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Growing Guide: How to Grow Monarda
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Monarda

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Monarda is a classic, cottage garden favorite that is adored by gardeners not only for its fantastic colors, but its evocative fragrance. Not only is is beloved by gardeners- planting...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astrantia
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astrantia

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Create a summer garden that is bright and luscious with Astrantia! Astrantia are one of the most stand-out flowers of all summer species and are excellent for cutting. They are...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Columbine (Aquilegia)
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Columbine (Aquilegia)

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 09, 2023

Aquilegia, also known as Columbine or Grannys Bonnet, are cottage garden favorites! They are easy to grow perennials and are nectar-rich, making them attractive to bumblebees. It blooms in a...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Ranunculus
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Ranunculus

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Jan 03, 2023

The joys of growing Ranunculus don't only consist of their reliable performance and attractive blooms, this cut-flower has an unbelievably long vase life too! Producing multiple blooms per plant, your garden...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Astilbe

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 23, 2022

Astilbe is a perennial plant that grows well in partial shade, and is great for adding color to shaded areas. It blooms flowers in various shades, from deep red to...

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Growing and Caring for your Magnificent Swamp Milkweed!
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Growing and Caring for your Magnificent Swamp Milkweed!

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 22, 2022

Offering understated beauty, near-effortless maintenance, and huge ecological benefits, the charming Swamp Milkweed is a must-grow perennial for wildflower enthusiasts, butterfly lovers, and novice gardeners alike!

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Café au Lait - The MOST adored Dahlia!
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Café au Lait - The MOST adored Dahlia!

Posted by Mae Georgiou on Dec 21, 2022

Café au Lait, ‘Coffee with milk’ and was given its name due to its decorative, wide ribbon flowers with soft-apricot, creamy-white, pink and beige hues. Café au Lait has been...

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Overwintering Dahlias
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Overwintering Dahlias

Posted by Aaron Walker on Dec 20, 2022

Just by gazing at the vibrant colors and exotic shapes of dahlia blooms you get the impression these flowers are no friends of the cold weather. This is the exact...

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Growing Guide: How to Grow Tuberoses
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Growing Guide: How to Grow Tuberoses

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 16, 2022

The Tuberose is a lovely, floral-scented blossom that is regarded as one of the most fragrant flowers. Gorgeous blooms on stalks that grow up to 4 inches tall, there is...

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Introducing: The Crazy, Colorful Coneflower ‘Green Twister’
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Introducing: The Crazy, Colorful Coneflower ‘Green Twister’

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 16, 2022

The Coneflower ‘Green Twister’ is a flamboyant flower that demands attention! Its sweet scent and spectacular colors are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and songbirds, whilst its low-maintenance, high-impact personality will...

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Picking a Color Scheme for the Summer Garden
Garden Design

Picking a Color Scheme for the Summer Garden

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 15, 2022

When planning a garden, there will be many decisions to be made. Where to plant? What to plant? How many flowers should I plant? There are many important factors to...

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How to Grow Hostas
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How to Grow Hostas

Posted by Louiza Lazarou on Dec 15, 2022

Hostas are shade-loving perennials that can transform any shaded garden into a greenscape that looks vibrant from spring to fall. Setting them apart from other perennials is the rich and...

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