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Plant Guide: Thyme

March 15, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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      How to Get Started: Start as a seed, indoors in early Spring (now would be a great time!) As soon as the last frost passes, transplant your sprouts in the sunniest patch of your garden. This plant blooms twice yearly, once in spring, and once in fall. Spring buds should be trimmed, […]

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Plant Guide: Agave

March 13, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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    How to Get Started: Agave leaves have sharp points, so make sure this plant is in an area where no one will get hurt. For rapid growth, propagate your plant from a parent offset. This plant loves rocky or sandy soil, and actually thrives when neglected. Once established, some plants only need to […]

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Plant Guide: Trumpet Vine

March 8, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

    How to Get Started: Be warned that this vine can be considered invasive. You may end up with them all over your garden! This vine loves areas of full sun, and should be watered deeply after planting. During the summertime (and once established) Trumpet Vines need as little as an inch of water per […]

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Plant Guide: Yucca

March 6, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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      How to Get Started: Plant in well-draining soil in an area of tons of sunshine. Water once every ten days, or when the first few inches of soil are dry to the touch. The Yucca plant does have sharp leaves, so it’s not great lining a walkway; or someone could get cut! […]

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Plant Guide: Cyclamen

February 27, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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    How to Get Started: This plant has the opposite growth cycle as normal plants. It blooms in the winter and goes dormant in the summer. Cyclamen loves cool temperatures, but you should keep it away from windows when temperatures are below freezing. It likes sunlight, but the heat will make it go dormant. […]

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Plant of The Year: Allium

February 22, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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      How to Get Started: Alliums aren’t picky perennials, but they will need well-draining soil. They love areas of full sunlight, and tolerate dry soil rather well. Water irregularly, allowing rainfall to do so naturally, or water when the first few inches of soil are dry. When to Harvest: Don’t expect a harvest, […]

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Plant Guide: Dianthus

February 20, 2018 by Jenny 1 Comment

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  How to Get Started: Plant in areas of full sun (but partial sun will do) or somewhere that 6 hours of sunlight is common. Water plants whenever the first few inches of soil appear dry, and expect to water plants at least every 2-4 weeks. When to Harvest: You should not expect a harvest […]

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Plant Guide: Soapwort

February 15, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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      How to Get Started: It is best to sow seeds directly into garden during late Spring. Choose an area of full sun and make sure that the soil is well-draining. Because the size varies so greatly, place plants at least a foot apart. Expect to see plant sprouts in as little as […]

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Plant Guide: Crossandra

February 2, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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      How to Get Started: Bright but indirect sunlight is the place for these bad boys. If planting in a container, choose a rich, peat soil. Make sure that the soil used is well-draining, or you may have an issue with root rot. Bi-weekly, fertilize your plants with a weak soil (such as […]

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Plant Guide: Daylily

January 18, 2018 by Jenny Leave a Comment

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    How to Get Started: Plant in an area of full sun in well-drained soil. Make sure to use a mixture of peat moss or compost to the soil after planting, and give your new perennial a decent, deep watering. Gardeners should fertilize plants twice yearly; in spring, and then again come fall. When […]

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