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Autumn Joy Sedum
August 30, 2022

Autumn Joy Sedum

This sturdy perennial is as tough as they come. Clumping foliage displays large, plate-like flower clusters that start pink, then gracefully age to rosy russet-red in the fall. A fine addition to the rock garden or mixed border. Succulent foliage will die back to the ground in cold winter regions, but will re-emerge in early […]
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May 17, 2022

Growing Sedum

Sedum plants come in a wide variety of heights, colors and forms. Also known as stonecrop, most sedums are hardy, drought-tolerant succulents with thick, fleshy leaves that vary in shades. Plus, they typically have tiny, star-shaped flowers that bloom late in the growing season. In general, the large Sedum genus is divided into two categories: low-growing sedum […]
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Seeds for Planting
July 1, 2022

Seeds to Sow in Summer

For many, particularly northern Europeans, the summer solstice means midsummer celebrations: feasting on early harvests, gathering around bonfires, dancing, singing and games. It’s a beautiful time of year with flowers blooming everywhere, fireflies lighting up the night and cute speckled fawns hiding in the brush. And for gardeners in the northern hemisphere, indeed, there is […]
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Seed Starting in Egg Carton
February 16, 2022

Seed Starting: It’s Easy!

Starting seeds indoors is one of the best ways to get a jump on the growing season in the Hudson Valley. With late spring frosts and a shorter planting window, timing and proper setup make a big difference in how well your plants establish. Seed Starting Tips Start seeds indoors February or March so plants […]
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June 29, 2023

Planting for Shade

Shade gardening in the Hudson Valley can be just as vibrant as sunny landscapes when you choose the right plants. Got shade? Join Maureen Drury, Adams Middletown Houseplant and Nursery Manager, in her garden as she shows you some great shade garden options you can find right in our nurseries. There are even a few […]
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Shrubs in Nursery
August 18, 2022

Caring for Shrubs

When designing your outdoor space, consider adding shrubs. They make great additions around the foundations of a house or as privacy walls. Shrubs provide shade which can be helpful for lower-growing plants and can be used as backdrops to define garden beds. Shrubs are small to medium-sized woody plants, larger than flower, but smaller than […]
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August 15, 2023

Pruning Shrubs

Late summer is an important time for pruning shrubs in the Hudson Valley, helping plants stay healthy and encouraging continued growth into the fall. It’s time to give your shrubs a haircut. Join Maureen Drury, Middletown Houseplant and Nursery Department Manager, as she shows you how to clean up your garden and encourage late season […]
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Snapdragons
December 30, 2022

Growing Snapdragons

Snapdragons are very popular short-lived garden perennials that are usually grown as annuals. They are a mainstay of classic flower gardens, with infinite uses, from mixed border gardens to flower boxes to patio containers. The common name derives from the shape of the individual flower heads, which resemble the snout of a dragon, and which […]
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Testing Soil
June 3, 2022

Testing Your Soil

A soil test measures how acidic or alkaline your soil might be. If your soil has too much of either, plants won’t absorb the nutrients they need. Most plants grow best when the soil pH is in near-neutral, between 6.0 and 7.0, but there are exceptions. Blueberries and potatoes, for example, love acidic soil, so a […]
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