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Heuchera - Coral Bells(Post)
Heuchera - Coral Bells Perennial gardening in the heat of summer is a breeze for the brightest of prairie gardens and the driest of rock gardens, the hot summer sun providing an ideal env
Goldenrod Goodness(Post)Goldenrod Goodness Goldenrod is a highly misunderstood, Autumn treasure. Often unfairly blamed for seasonal allergies, it instead serves as a bright swath of color through the Fall that p
Liatris(Post)Liatris (Blazing Star/Gayfeather) Blazing temperatures, bustling pollinators, and emerging summer blooms are sure signs that the hot month
Epimedium(Post)Epimedium (Barrenwort) A standout shady perennial in both its utility and its beauty, Epimedium (ep-i-MEE-di-um), or barrenwort, of the barberry family, Berberidaceae (though unproblemat
Mock Orange(Post)Philadelphus spp. (Mock Orange) Aromatic, abundant blooms engulf the senses as the Philadelphus spp., commonly known as Mock Orange, opens its blossoms in June. A member of the Philadel
Streptocarpus(Post)April 5th, 2021 Streptocarpus Hey plant friends! This week we are talking about Streptocarpus. Belonging to the Gesneriaceae plant f
Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden(Post)Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden The joy of cut flowers harvested from your very own garden is hard to beat. Planting perennials for cut flowers is the secret to filling your garde
Helleborus(Post)Helleborus (Lenten Rose) Casting colorful blooms in early spring, Helleborus x , commonly called Lenten Rose or Hellebore, heralding spring with their 3-4”, rose-like, cupped, nodding flo
What's the Scoop on Soils & Amendements(Post)What's the Scoop on Soils and Amendments? What is soil? The foundation of any healthy plant starts with one thing – the soil. Soil contains everything plants need including micro a
Raven ZZ(Post)Raven ZZ Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’, more commonly known as Raven ZZ. ZZ plants are aroids and belong to the Araceae plant family alo
Texture and Color in the Shade Garden(Post)Big trees are a gorgeous feature in the landscape. They can create a challenge for gardeners who wish to plant in those lower light conditions, though. Shade gardening may seem daunting, at first, b
Sempervivum(Post)Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks) Colorful striking rosettes, easy to grow, and offering interesting texture, Sempervivum tectorum, commonly referred to as Hens and Chicks, is an attention-