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Fall in the Garden
September 3, 2025

September in the Garden

We’re so lucky to live in the beautiful Hudson Valley where we can enjoy biking and hiking and the vibrant fall colors of the leaves as they turn to red and yellow. I may be sad to see summer end, but the cooler weather and gorgeous scenery makes being outside such a joy. Now may […]
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Man Planting Garlic
September 1, 2025

Fall Gardening Tips

Putting the Garden to Bed This is mostly a matter of cleaning and covering up. As the temperatures drop, those plants that aren’t killed outright by frost prepare for dormancy. Clear out the spent stems and foliage of annual flowers and vegetables to prevent the possibility of their harboring disease pathogens and insect eggs over […]
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Miss Violet Buddleia Butterfly Bush
July 28, 2025

August in the Garden

August is awesome in the flower garden which is exploding in color with 17 different kinds of zinnias, including my favorite queeny series, a new feathery type celosia called “Shimmer,” sunflowers, cleome, cosmos, statice, marigolds, a butterfly favorite, tithonia, and new flowers for ’26 agastache “Maestro,” Lantana Bandolista “Pink Lemonberry,” and salvia “Visional.” I planted […]
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Plum Pudding Coral Bells
July 28, 2025

Plum Pudding Coral Bells

With its compact, mounding shape and glowing plum-purple foliage accented by shimmering silver veining, this plant is a true showstopper in the garden. In mid-June, delicate white and pink blooms rise on airy stems, adding even more charm. Ideal for edging beds and borders, it also brings a splash of color to rock gardens. It’s […]
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Liatris spicata Kobold Original
July 22, 2025

Kobold Original Liatris Spicata

Liatris ‘Kobold Original’ is a native American beauty that thrives when planted in drifts, bringing a sense of wild elegance to borders, meadows and naturalized gardens. Its strong vertical presence begins in July, as stiff flower spikes emerge from clumps of dark green, grassy foliage. Each spike is lined with vivid magenta-purple blooms, creating a […]
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Black Eyed Susan Deamii-b
July 19, 2025

Black-Eyed Susan ‘Deamii’

This native Black-Eyed Susan stands out for its vibrant beauty and resilient nature. It features slightly larger orange-yellow blooms than typical varieties and attracts pollinators while resisting pests, including deer, and common plant diseases. Low-maintenance and easy to grow, this garden gem is a perfect choice for brightening up beds, borders, or fresh-cut arrangements. Optimal […]
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Sue's July Garden
July 1, 2025

Keep Your Garden Growing

I love July – my containers are gorgeous, and the “Big Garden” is a delightful display of colorful zinnias, celosia, sunflowers, cleome, cosmos and tithonia. Friends join me at the pool, but on their way “ooh & aah” as they pass the annual flower bed.  Thirty containers have been planted with 2026 flower introductions and […]
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Coreopsis Golden Sphere
June 30, 2025

Coreopsis Golden Sphere

A compact yet striking burst of color, perfect for sunny borders or containers. These robust, fully double, golden-yellow blooms stand tall on sturdy, short stems just above neat mounds of lush green foliage. They flower continuously through the summer months, even in hot, humid conditions. Trouble-free, hardy, drought-tolerant, and a resilient herbaceous perennial. Coreopsis Golden […]
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orange passion coneflower
June 17, 2025

Orange Passion Coneflower

Looking to add a fiery burst of color to your garden or patio this season? The Orange Passion Coneflower (Echinacea ‘Orange Passion’) is a striking perennial that brings heat and heart to any landscape with its vibrant blooms, robust growth habit, and pollinator appeal. What makes this coneflower so eye-catching is its dynamic color palette. […]
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