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Jatropha
Posted by Hannah Brand on Mar 6th 2023
November 9th, 2020 Jatropha This week’s plant features Jatropha Podagrica [JAT-roh-fuh pod-AG-ree-kuh] aka Buddha’s Belly...
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Stachys
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Stachys (Lambs' Ears/Betony) Stachys are a unique grouping of plants that, in addition to their blooms, shine in some les...
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Clematis 101
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Clematis 101 Clematis are unmatched in their versatility and beauty, offering a variety of well over 250 species, including the North Ameri...
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Geranium
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Geranium (Cranesbill) Not to be confused with the unrelated annual Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, hardy Geranium, of the Geranium famil...
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Dianthus
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Dianthus (Pinks) A longstanding favorite, Dianthus (dy-AN-thus), or pinks, are long-blooming, salt tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant per...
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Azalea/Rhododendron
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Azalea/Rhododendron As the snow finally melts away, fall-planted bulbs and spring ephemerals breathe new life into the outdoors, ushering...
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Asclepias
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Asclepias (Milkweed) Asclepias (as-KLE-pee-us), or milkweed, belong to the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, and are largely native to North America including Minnesota. Masters of evolutiona...
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Common Perennial Garden Pests
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Common Perennial Garden Pests In any garden, it is inevitable to have an unwanted visitor or two from time to time. While some insect feed...
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Common Perennial Garden Diseases
Posted by Aaron Barton on Mar 4th 2023
Common Perennial Garden Diseases Though perennials are tremendously hardy and beautiful plants, thriving once established with routine car...
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