Perennials

How to grow wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

Written by Tara Nolan • Published on August 19, 2026

There comes a point mid-summer where the edges of my local bike paths and rail trails are awash in...
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Written by Tara Nolan • Published on February 23, 2026

Have you ever thought of adding a lavender hedge or border to your garden, or a mini lavender “field”...
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Written by Tara Nolan • Published on February 13, 2026

I was walking by my deck one day to turn on the hose when I saw a little flash of color among the...
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Written by Jessica Walliser • Published on February 8, 2026

For gardeners seeking color from late spring right through to the first frost, perennials that bloom...
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Written by Tara Nolan • Published on January 7, 2026

One of my neighborhood strolls takes me past a small wild area. There are no homes around it and yet...
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Written by Tara Nolan • Published on November 28, 2025

Much has been written over the years about winter interest perennials. However they can play a much...
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