Plants & Bulbs
Feature Writer: Angela England
With ever-changing plant material, annuals for containers, colorful foliage plants, flowering perennials and bulbs, ornamental and shade trees, heirloom plants and shrubs of all sizes, we'll make it easy to put together a garden design that works by offering ideas for companion plants and trouble shooting problem areas.
Look for monthly plant profiles and learning series to increase your gardening knowledge. I look forward to some wonderful discussions with all of you. Feel free to email me anytime!
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Angela England
Oct 9, 2008
Plant Profile Goldenrod (Solidago)
In: Perennial Plants
Goldenrod is often thought to provoke allergies, but the goldenrod pollen does not bother allergies at all. All solidago species are attractive to native butterflies.
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Oct 6, 2008
Sweet Autumn Clematis Vine
In: Perennial Plants
Sweet autumn clematis is a deciduous perennial vine that takes center stage in the garden every fall with showers of white fragrant flowers.
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Sep 27, 2008
Arkansas and Michigan State Flower - Apples
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
Apple blooms are the state flowers for both Michigan and Arkansas states. Michigan and Arkansas states were known for apple production early in their statehood.
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Sep 18, 2008
Logee's Tropical Garden and Container Plants
In: Garden Catalogues/Nurseries
Logee's Tropical Plants Company specializes in ornamental tropical plants for growing indoors, or outside, in containers. Add exotic charm to your garden, inside or out!
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Sep 15, 2008
Plant Profile Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
In: Shade-loving Plants
A popular and charming cottage garden plant that adds grace to partly shaded gardens, the bleeding heart is a long-time beloved plant in heirloom gardens.
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Sep 6, 2008
The Flowers of the Astrological Zodiac
In: Plants & Bulbs (general)
Most people know their horoscope sign; there are garden plants associated with each zodiac sign as well. Perhaps we should ask "What is your bloom?" when we meet someone.
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Aug 31, 2008
Monarda Plant Profile Growing Guide
In: Perennial Plants
Monarda didyma is highly attractive to hummingbirds, honeybees and butterflies, as well as providing weeks of colorful blooms each summer and early fall. Learn more!
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Aug 23, 2008
Yellow Spring-Planted Bulbs
In: Bulbs
The bulb growing season can be extended by using tender bulbs or other summer flowering, perennial bulbs in the yellow themed garden.
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