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Ask Annie- Designing a Perennial Garden Bed
Posted by Annie Algren on May 18th 2026
How Can I Design a Perennial Garden Bed from Scratch Without Feeling Overwhelmed? -Carly in zone 4b Hey Carly, congrats on starting a new garden! Starting from scratch can feel equal parts exc...
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May Perennial Planting Guide
Posted by Annie Algren on May 11th 2026
May Perennial Planting Guide May is when the garden really starts to stir and come back to life. The soil has finally shaken off its chill, the days linger a little longer, and everythin...
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Ask Annie- May Perennial Garden Checklist
Posted by Annie Algren on May 4th 2026
Welcome to May, the official start of the growing season! It’s time to stop apologizing for winter and start making promises to the plants that knew better than to give up. Keep an eye on t...
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10 Tips for Pollinator Planting
Posted by Aaron Barton on May 4th 2026
10 Tips for Pollinator Planting Pollination is a vital ecological process that involves the transfer of pollen between flowers. Pollinators are insects or animals that aid in pollen tran...
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Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials in 2026
Posted by Annie Algren on Apr 19th 2026
Fresh Picks: Exciting New Perennials for 2026 As the seasons shift and we gear up for another growing year, there’s a buzz of excitement in the greenhouse as we welcome new additio...
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Apr 12th 2026
Mother's Day Gift Guide Mother’s Day is just around the corner! If the maternal figure in your life loves the smell of soil, beams at blooming perennials, or can name every herb in...
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Ask Annie- Assessing Winter Plant Damage
Posted by Annie Algren on Apr 12th 2026
How do I tell the difference between winter damage and plants that just haven’t woken up yet? -Ethan in zone 4a Hey Ethan- If some of your perennials look dead in April, you’re not al...
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June Perennial Planting Guide
Posted by Annie Algren on Apr 5th 2026
June Perennial Planting Guide- A Garden that Feeds the Buzz June is when the garden comes into full swing — full of color, movement, and life. With many blooms at their peak, it&rs...
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Ask Annie- Why Aren't My Hydrangeas Blooming
Posted by Annie Algren on Apr 5th 2026
Why aren't my Hydrangeas blooming - When they are supposed to? -Emily in zone 4b Hi Emily- Sounds like you are experiencing a conundrum that has stumped many gardeners alike, especially here i...
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