Snapdragons are a plant with a special place in my heart as they are the first flower that I ever grew from seeds. When I first expressed an interest in gardening my parents mentioned this to a...
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When someone mentions the month of October what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it Halloween and a carved Jack-O-Lantern or maybe the changing of the colors of the leaves? Perhaps it is...
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As the calendar turns to fall we thought we would share with you, our 5 favorite annuals for this year.  Some of these plants are long time favorites but others are fairly recent additions to...
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Black is an underrated but unique color in the garden and I have been amazed at just how popular the color black is with our customers. The demand for plants with black leaves and flowers has grown...
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Although I am writing this article during a stretch of weather in the Nation’s Capital that hasn’t seen much sun you know that the warmth it generates isn’t far away.  Fast...
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If you are a fan of English cottage gardens than you probably know all about Hollyhocks. Despite it being considered “old-fashioned” by some gardeners the Hollyhock is still as revered...
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This month is all about the color pink. I don’t think I’ve seen a color yet that has so many adjectives attached to it. It’s associated with romance and beauty by many of us but...
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Here is Part 2 of on our visit to the California Spring Trials. 

Edibles – with the increase emphasis on healthy living, there were some breeders seeking to improve old...
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