Echinacea profile. Echinacea or coneflower is an old fashioned prairie plant. Echinacea are hardy, adaptable and reliable repeat bloomers and are expecially popular with gardeners for good reason.
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010Pea Shoots and Tendrils
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010The tender, crispy shoots and tendrils of young pea plants make wonderful edible garnishes and snacks.
Nepeta in a Natural Garden
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Garden design is really all about combining plants in different ways. Here, one plant in the garden is used in 3 different ways.
Pot Bound Houseplants
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Sooner or later a healthy, growing houseplant is going to out grow its pot, causing multiple growing problems from the plants inability to hold water to the roots circling and restricting themselves.
Pruning Hydrangeas
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Hydrangeas will flower better if they are pruned properly. Not all hydrangeas need to be pruned at the same time.
Peas Please
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Peas are one of those vegetables that must be tasted fresh from the garden to truly be appreciated. Whether they are shelling, snap, snow or sugar pod peas, their moment of glory is rather brief in the garden. Learn how to make the most of the peas you grow.
Hostas for Sunny Spots
Monday, March 8th, 2010Hostas are called ’shade-tolerant’ plants, meaning they will grow in shade or partial shade. But some hostas need a period of full sun to look and perform their best. Although it is not recommended that any hosta be in full sun all the time, many Hostas are more vigorous and display their most vibrant colors if given at least some sun exposure. Here are some tips to help you pick the right hosta for your site.
Hostas for Sunny Spots
Monday, March 8th, 2010Hostas are called ’shade-tolerant’ plants, meaning they will grow in shade or partial shade. But some hostas need a period of full sun to look and perform their best. Although it is not recommended that any hosta be in full sun all the time, many Hostas are more vigorous and display their most vibrant colors if given at least some sun exposure. Here are some tips to help you pick the right hosta for your site.
Wildflower Gardening
Monday, March 8th, 2010Can a wildflower garden become established and continue to self-sow, without becoming too invasive? Will you be able to tell the wildflowers from the weeds? A little fine tuning can keep your wildflower meadow in top shape.
