Shrubs 101(Post)

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    Dendrobium Orchids(Post)

    March 30, 2022 Dendrobium Orchids Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Dendrobium Orchids. This flowering plant belon

    Hoya obovata (Post)

    June 21, 2022 Hoya obovata Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Hoya obovata, one of our all-time favorite indoor plants

    Veronica(Post)

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    Bird of Paradise(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Bird of Paradise Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Strelitzia nicolai, more commonly known as Bird of Paradise. Named for Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Stre

    Monarda(Post)

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    Evergreens(Post)

    Evergreens One of the most challenging pursuits of perennial gardening is ensuring that there is always something to provide interest throughout the year. With our brutal Minnesota winte

    dealing with japanese beetles and slugs (Post)

    Japanese BeetlesThese bugs are just plain gross. They are destructive and excel at making gardeners miserable. Their favorite foods include roses, raspberries, grape vines, and linden trees. They’ve

    Using Indoor Plants in Outdoor Containers(Post)

    Yep! We made it. It’s finally warm enough to get out and garden with greenhouse grown annuals and tropical plants. Just so you know, you have our permission to use indoor plants outdoors as a focal

    Pointers for Poinsettias(Post)

    Poinsettia Care Can the holidays really start until poinsettias are here? This festive classic is synonymous with the season of giving, and we're here to give you the low-down on how to

    Stachys(Post)

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    Summer Survivors: Drought-Tolerant Perennials(Post)

    Summer Survivors: Drought-Tolerant Perennials When summer turns up the heat and rain becomes scarce, many plants in the garden are put to the test. Leaves droop, blooms fade, and keeping