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Dealing with Japanese Beetles
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 4th 2024
Dealing with Japanese Beetles Japanese beetles were introduced in the early 1900's and are an invasive insect in the United States. These beetles feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruit o...
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Gray Ghost Organ Pipe Cactus
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 30th 2024
Weekly Plant Chat: Gray Ghost Organ Pipe Cactus Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Steocereus pruinosus, commonly known as the Gray Ghost Organ Cactus. This cactus is kno...
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Wisteria
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 30th 2024
Wisteria (American Wisteria) Providing aesthetic charm, supporting pollinators, and adding sweet fragrance to outdoor spaces, Wisteria is a breathtaking flowering vine that’s...
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Eight Great Evergreens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 26th 2024
Eight Great Evergreens to Plant Now One of the most challenging pursuits of perennial gardening is ensuring that there is always something to provide interest throughout the year. Evergr...
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A Rainbow of Color in the Perennial Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 26th 2024
A Rainbow of Color in the Perennial Garden To celebrate pride month we have a rainbow of perennial color waiting for you! Right now the garden is moving into its peak and you gotta be re...
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Gaillardia
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 24th 2024
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) Attracting butterflies, bees, and birds, Gaillardia, commonly referred to as Blanket Flower, blooms with large daisy-like flowers in brilliant shades of...
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Hoya Shooting Star
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jun 23rd 2024
Weekly Plant Chat: Hoya Shooting Star Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hoya multiflora ‘Shooting Star’. Hoya are known for their waxy foliage and extra-terr...
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Rain Gardens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 18th 2024
Rain Gardens A rain garden is a perennial garden that collects rainwater from runoff, usually from a non-permeable surface such as a driveway, roof, patio, sidewalk, or street. Rain garde...
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What's the Scoop on Soils & Amendements
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jun 16th 2024
What's the Scoop on Soils and Amendments? What is soil? The foundation of any healthy plant starts with one thing – the soil. Soil contains everything plants need including m...
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