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Geum(Post)
Geum (Avens/Prairie Smoke) One of the first perennials to emerge in the spring, Geum (JEE-um), commonly known as avens, is a distinctly c ...
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 unproblema ...
Pet Friendly Plants(Post)Pet Friendly Plants Bringing plants into your home or garden should be a joy for you and your furry friends! We know that dogs, cats, and other pets love to sniff, nibble, and explore; ...
An Indoor Plant Soils and Amendments Primer(Post)Choosing the right potting soil for your plants is super simple. Knowing all about the ingredients and what they do is a bit more complicated. A really great potting soil sets you up for plant pare ...
How to Grow Tomatoes(Post)How to Grow Tomatoes Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even black, everyone is sure to find one ...
Tomatoes Deep Dive(Post)Tomatoes Deep Dive Did you know there are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes? With all colors of the rainbow - purple, yellow, orange, red, and even green, you are sure to find one that s ...
Fall & Winter Garden Prep(Post)Fall & Winter Garden Prep As the sun sets earlier and earlier in the sky each week and casts a distinctly autumnal light on the cooler days ahead, it's time to start thinking about ...
Rose 101(Post)Rose 101 Roses are an iconic perennial garden staple that provide wonderful color and structure throughout the entire gardening season. T ...
Native Plants for Landscaping(Post)A garden is not complete without incorporating the plants of our native landscape. According to the Wikipedia, a native plant is indigenous to a given region or ecosystem if its presence in that re ...
Big Plants, Big Impact(Post)Floor Plants for Your Home Plants are an essential fixture in every room in the home both for their beauty and architectural interest. For many, plants are an essential part of their hom ...
Deer and Rabbit Resistant Plants(Post)There is never a shortage of big, bad garden varmints such as deer, rabbits, and other nuisance (albeit cute and fuzzy) creatures whose sole ambition (so it seems) is to find your favorite plants and ...
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Living Mulch in the Sun & Shade(Post)Perfect Perennial Pairings for Living Mulch in the Sun & Shade The practice of adding wood mulch to our garden beds is deeply integrated into the culture of gardening and landscapin ...