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June 29, 2026

Denim ‘n Lace Russian Sage

Built for heat and drought, this upright grower delivers lacy sky-blue flowers perched on deep amethyst calyxes. A color combination that holds strong through the season without fading. Optimal Growing Conditions Hardiness Zone Zones 4-9 Water Needs Average Sun Needs Full Sun Soil Needs Moist, well-drained soil Appearance and Characteristics Category Herbaceous Perennial Flower Color […]
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June 18, 2026

Dutchess County Fair Amateur Cut Flower Competition

The Amateur Cut Flower Competition at the Dutchess County Fair is Back! Add a Ribbon or Two to Your Prized Flowers. Thanks to volunteers Judy and Mike Derario, the Dutchess County Fair Amateur Cut Flower Competition will be taking place this August. Entering is easy, and competing with other flower enthusiasts is fun! And you […]
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Happy Returns Daylily
June 10, 2026

Happy Returns Daylily

‘Happy Returns’ is one summer guest you’ll be glad to see over and over. Its clear yellow blooms are among the first daylilies to open each season, and as one of the best rebloomers around, it keeps sending up fresh flowers on and off all summer. A light fragrance is a bonus you don’t get […]
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Sue's July Garden
June 1, 2026

Keep Your Garden Growing in July

I love July – my containers are gorgeous, and the “Big Garden” is a delightful display of colorful zinnias, celosia, sunflowers, salvia, angelonia, statice and African marigolds. Friends join me at the pool, but on their way “ooh & aah” as they pass the annual flower bed.  Thirty-two containers have been planted with 2027 flower […]
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Salvia 'Midnight Model'
May 20, 2026

Salvia ‘Midnight Model’

Salvia ‘Midnight Model’ brings bold color and energy to the garden with large, electrifying blue flower spikes rising above a dense mound of lush, deep green foliage. Its vibrant violet-blue, two-lipped flowers bloom from late spring into early summer on short upright spikes, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds along the way. Compact and drought tolerant once established, […]
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Jamesbrittenia Safari Dusk
April 27, 2026

Jamesbrittenia Care & Info

Meet a favorite filler & spiller for containers – Jamesbrittenia. Commonly called South African Phlox, Jamesbrittenia is related to bacopa. But unlike bacopa that experiences “bloom shyness” when it gets hot, Jamesbrittenia keeps on flowering, from spring until frost. Planting & Care Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, letting the soil dry in between […]
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Dropmore Purple Catmint
April 27, 2026

Dropmore Purple Catmint

This clump-forming perennial features toothed, gray-green foliage and produces larger blooms than typical hybrids. It flowers abundantly over a long period, especially when lightly-sheared, creating a dense display of small blue-purple blossoms. The foliage is also pleasantly aromatic. Optimal Growing Conditions Hardiness Zone Zones 2-9 Water Needs Average Sun Needs Full Sun to Part Shade […]
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Million Bells Superbells Magic Double Grapefruit
March 23, 2026

2026 New Plant Survey Q&A

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the online survey and for the many comments that are helpful to not only us at Mark Adams Greenhouses, but also the companies who send me sample plants.  And believe it or not, next week 2027 new introductions will be arriving, and you’ll see a few […]
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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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