In November and December, retail shops from garden centers to grocery stores bring in Christmas plants...
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Leaving plants in the garden for the birds in winter
Much has been written over the years about winter interest perennials. However they can play a much...
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How to grow spotted bee balm from seed
I have various plant obsessions, but spotted bee balm is my latest. My local seed library introduced...
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When to cut back peonies: Time your pruning to help next year’s blooms
After the first spring bulbs appear, the flowers I look forward to with the most anticipation in the...
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Build a small lettuce table for a patio or porch
There’s something fun and challenging about trying to fit as many veggies and herbs into a small...
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When to cut back salvias: Prune in the fall or wait until spring?
To me salvias are dependable, hardy plants that have both nice foliage and flowers. I grow a few perennial...
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