As I work to get rid of my lawn in favor of growing more perennials and edible crops, meadow grasses...
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Perennials
Choosing winter interest plants for unique features, like stems, berries, and seed heads
As flowers go to seed and all the vibrant shades of green fade to browns and greys in the late fall...
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Native white aster plants for the garden
As most most perennials start to fade and tree leaves transform into their brilliant fall coats, white...
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Perennial basil and other perennials you may or may not realize are in the mint family
When I hear the word “mint,” my mind immediately thinks flavor. But when we’re talking plants,...
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The unique stages of the prairie smoke flower: How to grow this native plant
A “Native Plant of the Month” club introduced me to the various unique stages of the prairie smoke...
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Perennial sunflowers: The best varieties for your garden
Most gardeners are familiar with sunflowers (Helianthus annuus). They are common annuals...
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