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Bat Flower(Post)
Weekly Plant Chat: Bat Flower Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Tacca chantrieri, more commonly known as the Bat Flower. This plant, as you can imagine, received its como
Neoregelia Pimiento(Post)Weekly Plant Chat: Neoregelia Pimiento Hey Plant Friends! This week we are talking about Neoregelia ‘Pimiento’. This stunning bromeliad is a cross between [((N. carolinae x N. concentric
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 reg
Geranium(Post)Geranium (Cranesbill) Not to be confused with the unrelated annual Geranium, Pelargonium x hortorum, hardy Geranium, of the Geranium famil
Common Perennial Garden Diseases(Post)Common Perennial Garden Diseases Though perennials are tremendously hardy and beautiful plants, thriving once established with routine car
Exploring Edible Perennials(Post)Exploring Edible Perennials When we think about edible plants, we often defer to the tasty tomatoes and peppers we plant in our gardens every year. However, edible perennials deserve equ
Nepeta(Post)Nepeta (Catmint) As the heat of summer approaches, delicate periwinkle blue hues dot the landscape, dancing with an entourage of bumblebee
Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Shade(Post)Perfect Perennial Pairings for Fall Color in the Shade As the days grow shorter and the air turns cooler, a shaded garden can become a peaceful retreat filled with rich colors and textur
Astilbe(Post)Astilbe (False Goatsbeard) Among the classic shady regulars, Astilbe (a-STIL-bee) stands out from the crowd, providing a dramatic show of
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
Perovskia(Post)Perovskia (Russian Sage) A breathtaking perennial classic, Russian Sage is a durable and carefree plant perfect for adding structure and l
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 plants