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Mums in a garden

Garden Classics: Hardy Mums

August 16, 2009  |  fall

A staple in the fall garden, mums bring big bursts of autumn color just when we need it most. The plants begin growing in early spring, and with minimal maintenance are ready to flower just as many of our summer

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Pink hibiscus

Hypnotic Hibiscus

July 20, 2009  |  perennials

If you don't have a Hardy Hibiscus in your yard, you are really missing out! These large, bushy plants are full of gigantic blooms by mid-summer: you can see them from across the yard. In rich, juicy, shades of pink,

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late potato blight
Photo from Cornell University

Late Potato/Tomato Blight

July 7, 2009  |  insects, insects and diseases, vegetables

In the past week, there has been a lot of media coverage of the Late Potato Blight, which also affects tomatoes. We do not feel that is a threat to home gardeners in our area in most circumstances. The disease has been

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Blue hydrangeas

Having The Blues Can Be Fun

June 11, 2009  |  trees and shrubs

In the garden, having the blues can mean an Endless Summer of color! Hydrangeas are the sure way to make an eye-catching statement, and spread a few smiles, too. From the creators of the re-blooming Endless Summer and

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Echinacea 'Panther Pink' coneflowers

Two New Echinacea

June 10, 2009  |  perennials

There are two new kids in town: Echinacea 'Panther Pink' and 'Purple Fantasy'! Coneflowers are steadily gaining in popularity, and with all the new colors and forms, why not? They attract butterflies like crazy, are

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