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Flowers and butterflies

Flying Flowers 2011

June 15, 2011  |  annuals, perennials

  Some bugs are creepy and destructive, but some, like the butterfly capture our fancy and delight us. Likewise, hummingbirds are lovely and amusing in a way that the common crow will never be. Observing the

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Pail of flowers and a garden tool

Start A Garden Bucket List

June 2, 2011  |  seminars

  So as I was beginning a new-to-me garden project this past weekend (planting some miniature conifers in a concrete bowl to create a miniature landscape), I began thinking of all the other things I have not (yet)

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Hostas

Hosta-bilities

May 19, 2011  |  perennials

Hostas are the most well-known and well-loved perennials for the shade garden. With over 3000 registered hostas, and probably as many un-named and un-registered, there is a hosta to suit every taste. Be warned, hosta

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dwarf conifer

It's A Small World

May 18, 2011  |  trees and shrubs

Miniature and dwarf conifers allow your creativity to shine... they are the perfect size to accent a fairy or gnome garden, the weather well in trough planters, can be used for bonsai, and are ideal in rock garden

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Magenta flowers

Prime Time Specials

May 12, 2011

Perennial Sunny Collectionpage  Three favorite varieties: Dianthus 'Firewitch' Daisy 'Becky' Daylily 'Stella de Oro' 3 for $20 gallon size, reg. $12.99 and up Cypress Collection Four varieties of interesting,

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Raspberry Sundae Peonies

Lush and Elegant Peonies

April 28, 2011  |  perennials

Giant puffs of pink, white, yellow, and coral...peonies have been prized since the 600's in the Imperial gardens of China. It's no wonder they have endured and spread around the globe... the graceful elegance, "ice

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