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Nepeta(Post)
Nepeta (Catmint) As the heat of summer approaches, delicate periwinkle blue hues dot the landscape, dancing with an entourage of bumblebe ...
Campanula(Post)Campanula (Bellflower) Profusely blooming in hues of blues, purples, and pinks, Campanula (kam-PAN-yoo-luh), or bellflower, is a low-growing, salt tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant de ...
Monarda(Post)Monarda (Bee Balm/Wild Bergamot) As the intense heat of summer continues, mid-season bloomers are flourishing and late summer bloomers ar ...
Dicentra(Post)Dicentra (Bleeding Heart) As crisp spring air finally arrives here in Minnesota, groggy perennial beds are beginning to come to life for ...
Blackberries & Raspberries(Post)Blackberries & Raspberries Growing healthy, fresh fruit in gardens has been on trend for centuries. Recently this trend has taken off as many homeowners are choosing to add edible p ...
Aruncus(Post)Aruncus (Goatsbeard) Aruncus dioicus (ah-RUN-kus dye-oh-EE-kus), or goatsbeard, is an impactful perennial able to thrive in a wide array ...
Hardy Hibiscus(Post)Hardy Hibiscus Hibiscus, of the mallow family, Malvaceae, are some of the most impressive summer tropical plants, boasting massive colorful blooms and wonderful aromas perfect for sunny ...
Astilbe(Post)Astilbe (False Goatsbeard) Among the classic shady regulars, Astilbe (a-STIL-bee) stands out from the crowd, providing a dramatic show of ...
Carnivorous Plants 101(Post)Carnivorous Plants 101 There are more than 600 species of carnivorous plants, making it one of the most diverse groups in the plant kingdom. Carnivorous plants can be found on every cont ...
Scary Plants and Poems for Your Greenhouse Halloween Home(Post)Stenocactus multicostatusBrain CactusLet’s visit the primitive part of our brains, the amygdala, that part that makes us love the spooky holiday known as Halloween. Getting tricked gives us ...
Clematis(Post)Clematis Belonging to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, Clematis are unmatched in their versatility and beauty, offering a variety of well over 250 species, including the North Ameri ...
Eutrochium(Post)Eutrochium (Joe Pye Weed) Joe Pye weed is a prolific late season bloomer, offering large blooms and unmatched height and structure in the ...