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Actaea
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Actaea (Bugbane/Black Cohosh) Often overlooked, the humble late summer shade garden provides some of the most beautiful late season color,...
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Achillea
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Achillea (Yarrow) Unlike any other plant in the garden, Achillea millefolium (a-KIL-lee-uh mill-ee-FOH-lee-um), or yarrow, of the Aster fa...
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Eutrochium
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Eutrochium (Joe Pye Weed) Joe Pye weed is a prolific late season bloomer, offering large blooms and unmatched height and structure in the l...
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Anemone
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Anemone (Windflower) Whether ushering in the early summer months or sprucing up any tired summer display with their refreshing late season...
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Podcast Episode 10: Talking Native Plants with Minnesota Native Landscapes
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 3rd 2023
Podcast Episode 10: Talking Native Plants with Minnesota Native Landscapes April 27, 2023 | 29 min...
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Podcast Episode 9: Perennial Garden Planning and Resources
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 3rd 2023
Podcast Episode 9: Perennial Garden Planning and Resources April 27, 2023 | 43 min...
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Podcast Episode 7: Bee Lawns, Planting for Pollinators, and Conservation Friendly Lawns
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 3rd 2023
Podcast Episode 7: Bee Lawns, Planting for Pollinators, and Conservation Friendly Lawns March 30, 2023 | 46 min...
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Chrysanthemum
Posted by Aaron Barton on Aug 29th 2022
Chrysanthemum (Hardy Mum/Dendranthema) Arguably the most iconic and beloved harbinger of fall, Chrysanthemums are exceptional fall bloomer...
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Aster
Posted by Aaron Barton on Aug 22nd 2022
Aster (Symphyotrichum) Mild weather, back-to-school shopping, and abundant garden harvests are here, leading the way into the beautiful fa...
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