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Sun and temperature gauge graphic

Heat Advisory Hours

July 5, 2010  |  about the blog

With temperatures heat index forecast up to and over 100 degrees through the weekend, temperatures in our store will be even higher. For the health and comfort of our customers and staff, we will be closing at 3 p.m.

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Rotten tomatoes

What Is Happening To My......

June 8, 2010  |  insects, insects and diseases, vegetables

Sorry about the picture: like most gardeners, we prefer the beautiful parts of gardening. But this is nature, and nature ain't always pretty! This is an example of Blossom End Rot. It is a calcium deficiency most common

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Here Comes The Sun: Perennial Picks

June 1, 2010  |  perennials

The sun is finally out (some days!), so we thought we'd share some of our favorite sun-loving perennials with you: Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'  Soft, lemon-colored blooms cover this large perennial from August through

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Trophytaker Daylilies

A Trophy for Your Garden

May 11, 2010  |  perennials

First of all, Trophytaker Daylilies are here(!) and that is worth celebrating. From the thousands and thousands of cultivars of daylilies, this collection is selected using an extensive criteria to ensure they are the

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Round hummingbird feeders

Happy Hummingbirds

May 3, 2010  |  birds

The hummingbirds are coming, and may already be here! They are in the process of migrating northwards for the summer, so get your feeders ready for those passing through to Northern climes, and they will be ready for

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Red rose

Free Seminar: Romancing the Rose

April 5, 2010  |  seminars

From Romance to Long-Term Relationship: Getting It Right With Roses Saturday, April 10 10:00 am Love at first sight is wonderful, but it takes a few careful steps to build it into a lasting and fulfilling relationship.

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