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Pink Pentas
March 19, 2022

Planting Pentas

Planting perennials is an economical way of introducing year-round color and texture in the landscape. Pentas are warm region tropical blooming plants, so called because of the five-pointed petals on the flowers. The plants come in a profusion of colors, so learn how to care for pentas and enjoy their rich jewel tones. When you […]
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Greek Oregano
March 17, 2022

Greek Oregano

Savory and earthy oregano. The perfect herb choice for tomato sauces, pizza and grilled meat. Characteristic dark green leaves with white flowers. Light Preference Sun/Part Shade Soil Requirements Grows best in well-drained, sandy soil. If grown in rich soils it may lose its pungent scent. Category Perennial Height 8-24″ Spacing 12″ Hardiness Zones Zones 4-9 […]
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Astilbe Delft Lace
March 13, 2022

Astilbe Delft Lace

Delft Lace Astilbe has deep red stems that perfectly accent the blue-green, waxy foliage covered with a silver-lacey overlay, much like the foliage of the ever-popular selection ‘Visions’. But what makes ‘Delft Lace’ standout from ‘Visons’ is the softer, more delicately textured, yet still powerful, bloom. These mighty blooms are strongly held high above the […]
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Black-Eyed Susans
March 13, 2022

Cheery Black-Eyed Susans

With their bright yellow petals and dark center disks, black-eyed Susans have become a garden staple. There is a great deal of variety within the Rudbeckia genus, and most species are true workhorses with very few problems. Fast-growing black-eyed Susan is easily the most commonly known Rudbeckia, with its daisy-like flowers with large seed heads. It […]
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Blue Butterfly Bush
March 7, 2022

Pugster® Butterfly Bush

Full sized flowers on a dwarf plant! Meet Pugster Blue® – it’s a whole new look for butterfly bush. This compact plant reaches just 2′ tall and wide but has the large, full flowers normally seen on a much larger plant. It blooms non-stop from early summer through frost with true-blue flowers, each with a […]
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Dianthus Frosty Fire
March 6, 2022

Dianthus Frosty Fire

‘Frosty Fire’ has narrow, blue-green foliage that forms a low, compact mat and frilly, double, 1 inch wide flowers that are bright red with some spots of white. It will bloom profusely from late spring to summer, with some reblooming to early fall if spent flowers are removed. The fragrant flowers will attract butterflies. ‘Frosty […]
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Garlic Plant Sprouts
March 1, 2022

Succession Planting in Your Garden

Succession planting, also known as successive planting, is a way to extend your harvest by staggering plantings of crops or planting varieties with staggered maturing dates. There are four methods of succession planting. Same Vegetable, Staggered Plantings Space out plantings of the same vegetable every two to four weeks. Many vegetables fade after producing their […]
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Landscaped Garden
February 20, 2022

Gardening Q&A

Question: What can I plant in my garden to help save the pollinators? Answer: Saving the pollinators by selecting the right plants for your garden will do more then just provide nectar for bees and butterflies, although without them we would be in serious trouble when it comes to putting food on the table. Planting for […]
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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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