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Cuphea Vermillionaire-new
May 12, 2022

Cuphea Vermillionaire: The Firecracker Plant

Cuphea Vermillionaire has deep green foliage with long, tubular orange/yellow/red flowers. Hummingbirds love this plant and will seek it out in a garden. Since it blooms from spring until frost in the fall, you have beautiful color in your garden for a long time. This plant loves heat and direct sun. Once the plant is […]
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Coral Bell
May 10, 2022

Caring for Coral Bells

Coral bells is a traditional perennial foliage plant with hundreds of varieties available, and new introductions offered every year. Native to North America, the plants form round mounds with a woody rootstock or crown at their base and small bell-shaped flowers that appear in spring or early summer on the tall stems. Rich in nectar, the flowers attract hummingbirds […]
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Dappled Willow
May 7, 2022

Planting Dappled Willow

The dappled willow is an excellent choice, if you are looking for an accent plant for your landscape. As the name suggests, the dappled willow has mottled leaves that display a combination of colors, like white, pink and light green. Apart from the colorful foliage, even the stems of the plant turn red during winters, […]
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Dried Herbs
May 6, 2022

Drying Herbs

Using a Dehydrator This method is fast and protects against possible mold. Wash herbs lightly in cold running water. Drain thoroughly on absorbent towels or hang plants upside down until the water evaporates. Place the branches or leaves in a single layer on the racks that come with the unit. Follow directions for your dehydrator. […]
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Pots with rosemary on table
May 6, 2022

Rosemary: Info & Care

How to Grow Rosemary Transplant into the garden after danger of frost or in a container in full sun (6-8 hours of full sunlight). Good drainage and air circulation are important. Fertilize at the time of planting and occasionally during the growing season. Water: Thoroughly water rosemary plants when the soil is dry to the touch […]
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Butterfly Milkweed
May 6, 2022

Butterfly Milkweed

Common Name: Butterfly Milkweed Hardiness Zone 3-8 Height 18-30 Inches Spread 12-24 Inches Characteristics Essential for attracting Monarch butterflies Drought tolerant Umbels of small orange flowers mid-July to August Caterpillar food source and nectar source Attracts birds
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Russian Sage
May 6, 2022

Caring For Russian Sage

Russian sage is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant shrub, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. Its long blooming period is valued by those who seek a flower bed that remains in bloom throughout the growing season. This bush produces panicles of small, bluish-lavender flowers throughout the summer. Not to be outdone by its flowers, the plant’s […]
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Walkers Low Catmint
May 6, 2022

Junior Walker Catmint

This selection of catmint is a sterile dwarf of Walker’s Low and only reaches approximately 16 inches tall. It features blue-green leaves that are highly aromatic when crushed or bruised, so it’s  an excellent addition planted along a garden path. Small pale lavender flowers are densely clustered and bloom from May to September. Shear back […]
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Pretty Flower Garden
May 6, 2022

May Garden Checklist

It’s May and all the trees are greening up. Cherry blossom petals scatter on the wind, just as crabapples and dogwoods begin to flower. With the trees and bushes filled with bird song, the grass growing lush and dotted with cheerful dandelions, it’s easy to see why this is a time worth celebrating. And, for […]
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