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San Pedro Cactus
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jul 21st 2024
Weekly Plant Chat: San Pedro Cactus Hey Plant Friends! This week we are going to be talking about Echinopsis pachanoi more commonly known as San Pedro Cactus. This beautiful cactus is kn...
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Agastache
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 9th 2024
Agastache (Anise Hyssop) Exploding in a sea of purple-blue blooms buzzing with delighted pollinators all season long, Agastache foeniculum (ah-GAH-sta-kee fin-ICK-yoo-lum), commonly know...
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Lucky Bean
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jul 8th 2024
Weekly Plant Chat: Lucky Bean Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Castanospermum australe, more commonly known as Moreton Bay Chestnut or the Lucky Bean. If you love talki...
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Alocasia brancifolia
Posted by Hannah Brand on Jul 8th 2024
Weekly Plant Chat: Alocasia brancifolia Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Alocasia brancifolia. This plant is known for its philodendron-like appearance and its heavily...
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Coreopsis
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 7th 2024
Coreopsis (Tickseed) Coreopsis is a low maintenance, exceptionally hardy garden standout, perfect for adding lasting color to sunny summer landscapes. Coreopsis is a member of the Astera...
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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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