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Submit Your Ask Annie Questions!
Posted by Annie Algren on Mar 2nd 2026
Have a perennial puzzle, mystery, or design dilemma? Ask Annie! Include your question, your name or initials, your USDA zone or location, and the plant’s name (or your best guess). It may ap...
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Ask Annie
Posted by Annie Algren on Feb 25th 2026
{ "__shgImageV3Elements": { "uuid": "s-14e2c3e8-42bf-4685-8e4c-1a31ecbcc2b8" } } Who is Annie? Introducing “Ask Annie”: your friendly perenni...
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Growing Herbs for Tea
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Feb 23rd 2026
Growing Herbs for Tea Herbs are easy to grow and care for in the garden - and indoors! While most often used in cooking and flavoring food, there is a growing trend towards planting herb...
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Ask Annie- April Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on Jan 19th 2026
{ "__shgImageV3Elements": { "uuid": "s-14e2c3e8-42bf-4685-8e4c-1a31ecbcc2b8" } } April Garden Checklist This week, we are going to start the 2026 growing...
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Lifting and Dividing Dahlias for Winter Storage
Posted by Amaya Fairbanks on Oct 5th 2025
Lifting and Dividing Dahlias Bulbs for Winter Storage Dahlias are easy to grow, and come in a full range of amazing colors, shapes, and sizes. Their showstopping blooms and endless var...
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 6th 2025
Jessie's Mother's Day Gift Guide Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if your mom loves the smell of soil, beams at blooming perennials, or can name every herb in her kitche...
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Fall Container Gardens
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 8th 2024
Fall Container Gardens We love Fall because it feels so good! Ahhhh. Cool, crisp mornings and that warm glowy sunshine in the afternoon. Glorious. And the colors - deep hues of orange, r...
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Fertilizing Outdoor Gardens and Containers
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on May 12th 2024
Fertilizing Annuals, Perennials, Veggie Gardens, Evergreens, Containers, and Hanging Baskets The best days of summer are still ahead, and the garden is primed to perform at its peak...
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Dinnerplate Dahlias
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 14th 2024
How to Grow and Plant Dinnerplate Dahlias Dahlias are having their moment in the garden right now! We can't help but stop and stare when we see those big, voluptuous blooms. Easy to gro...
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