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I May Cure Your Arachnophobia
Perennial of the Week: Tradescantia/Spiderwort
Hardy, perennial forms of Tradescantia are commonly known as Spiderwort. Some people say this common name was … Continue reading -
Try an Easygoing Perennial with All the Frills
Perennial of the Week: Geum/Avens
If you think everything that is worthwhile requires oodles of hard work, it’s time to get … Continue reading -
I Like Dark, Shady Places
Perennial of the Week: Heuchera – ‘Coral Bells’
Sure, your garden gets plenty of sun, but those darker, shadier places need … Continue reading -
Being in a Tight Spot Never Worries Me
Perennial of the Week: Phlox subulata – ‘Mountain Pinks’
Botanist John Bartram is credited with bringing Phlox subulata (commonly known as … Continue reading
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I Was Named for an Ambassador
The Aztecs were making medicines and dyes from the species of Euphorbia now known as the Poinsettia centuries before Joel … Continue reading
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I Am a Symbol of True Love
Holiday Plant of the Week: Cyclamen
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…a Cyclamen? If you … Continue reading -
I Am the No-Fuss Evergreen
Holiday Plant of the Week: Hellebores
Hellebores make wonderful holiday gifts. These no-fuss evergreen plants are drought tolerant and animal resistant. They … Continue reading -
We Know That Timing Is Everything
Bulb of the Week: Minor Bulbs
Gardeners everywhere strive for perfect timing so there is always something blooming during the growing … Continue reading -
I Started a Craze that Gripped the Netherlands
Bulb of the Week: Tulips
The bold, cheerful Tulip is a national symbol of the Netherlands that led to Tulipomania, a … Continue reading
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I Am the Flashy Member of a Common Family
Bulb of the Week: Allium
The group of plants that includes Onions, Garlic, Shallots, and other pungent species, also includes multiple … Continue reading