5 Favorites: Hummingbird-Approved Plants
The humble hummingbird has always been a pollinator favorite among gardeners, but lately it’s been attracting more (and new) buzz. […]
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Gardening 101: Flowering Currant
Flowering currant is a classic example of a serviceable American plant that, when transported to different continents, takes on a
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Bitter Melon: Like a Cucumber With Attitude
Bitter melons may resemble cucumbers and may be called melons, but they are neither. Certainly, these long green fruits are
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Gardening 101: Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’
Mahonia eurybracteata ‘Soft Caress’ This year I promised myself that I would incorporate more plants that can multitask and require
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17 Favorites: Shrubs With White Flowers
It’s good to dream about flowers to come. Breathe in to a count of four, exhale to a count of
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Gardening 101: Lepechinia
Pitcher Sage, Lepechinia When I first learned about these plants, I thought they were simply unfamiliar salvias, and as a
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Gardening 101: Bluestar
Blue is a magical and rare color in nature. Yes, the sky is blue, and so are some seas (under
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