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Get the Gardens Ready for Winter
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 22nd 2024
Get the Gardens Ready for Winter As the sun sets earlier and earlier in the sky each week, residing at a lower angle and casting a distinctly autumnal light on the cooler days ahead, it'...
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Fall is for Planting
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Sep 5th 2024
Fall is for Planting Perennials The cool, crisp air of fall gives us and the garden a welcome relief at the end of the summer. Now is the time for planting! Our glorious fall weather off...
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Hosta
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 18th 2024
Hosta (Plantain Lily) A longstanding and familiar favorite, Hosta (HOSS-tuh), or plantain lily, of the Asparagus family, Asaparagaceae, offer an unrivaled variety of appearances fit for...
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Echinacea
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Aug 4th 2024
Echinacea (Coneflower) There’s nothing quite like the commanding presence of summer perennial blooms, especially the familiar rainbow of blooms of the numerous cultivars of purple...
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Lobelia
Posted by Aaron Barton on Jul 28th 2024
Lobelia (Cardinal Flower/Great Blue) Charming gardeners and pollinators alike, Lobelia, of the Lobeliaceae plant family, is a colorful group of over 1,000 species. Their gorgeous fan-sha...
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Hypericum
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Jul 22nd 2024
Hypericum (St. John's Wort) Easy to grow, drought tolerant, and charming flowers are just a few reasons to love Hypericum. Commonly known as St. John’s Wort, Hypericum is a m...
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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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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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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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