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    Ask Annie- Choosing the Right Clematis for Your Garden(Post)

    What type of clematis is good for some sun but mostly shade? -Maryellen, Zone 5a Hey Maryellen, Thanks for giving me an excuse to talk about one of my all-time favorite perennial vines! Clematis

    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

    Gray Ghost Organ Pipe Cactus(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Gray Ghost Organ Pipe Cactus Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Steocereus pruinosus, commonly known as the Gray Ghost Organ Cactus. This cactus is kno

    Euphorbia trigona(Post)

    Weekly Plant Chat: Euphorbia trigona Hey Plant Friends! This week we are going to be talking about Euphorbia trigona, more commonly known as the African Milk Tree. This plant’s common na

    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

    Ficus Ruby(Post)

    July 17th, 2021 Ficus Ruby 🌿Hey plant friends! 🌿 This week we are talking about Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’, commonly known as the rubbe

    Shrubs 101(Post)

    May 18, 2022 Shrub-A-Shrub-A-Woo-Woo Shrubs are the backbone of any well planned garden adding structure and interest all season long

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Spring Color in the Shade(Post)

    Perfect Perennial Pairings for Spring Color in the Shade As the chill of winter fades and the promise of spring begins to bloom, shaded areas of your garden can come alive with fresh col

    Jade(Post)

    October 8th, 2021 Jade Plants Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Crassula ovata, commonly known as Jade plants. Jade a

    Hosta(Post)

    Hosta (Plantain Lily) A longstanding and familiar favorite, Hosta (HOSS-tuh), or plantain lily, of the Asparagus family, Asaparagaceae, offer an unrivaled variety of appearances fit for

    Pumpkins and Squash and Gourds, Oh My!(Post)

    Pumpkin spice season wouldn’t even exist without the delicious, sweet cucurbits that grow throughout summer and are just hitting their prime right now. This produce is perfect for hearty soups and o

    Grasses(Post)

    Perennial Grasses Grasses, all belonging to the grasses family, Poaceae, are a fantastic way to provide relief and variation in the landsc