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Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ (blue star)

Virtues: This compact version of Blue Star is a superb introduction for any spring garden. Blue Ice displays blue-violet, star-shaped blossoms and a thick mound of deer-resistant foliage that gives...

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Varieties of Thorn-Free Roses

Question: I am in love with roses, but not their thorns. I have seen thorn-free roses, but I don’t know their names. Can you suggest some good varieties? Fortunately, there are a number of roses that...

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Cheap Containers for Small Spaces

The following is an excerpt from Small-Space Container Gardens by Fern Richardson (Timber Press, 2012). The book walks you through beautifying a small space, such as a balcony, porch, patio or small...

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Granny’s Garden School | Loveland, Ohio

Roberta Paolo (aka Granny) harbors a love for gardening and believes that flowers are for picking. Many years ago, noticing her grand children’s fascination with the the plants in her garden, Roberta...

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Growing ‘Minnesota Midget’ Cantaloupe

‘Minnesota Midget’ cantaloupe is a backyard gardener’s dream. These super-sweet, softball-size muskmelons grow on unusual three- to four-foot vines. You can even grow ‘Minnesota Midget’ in a container...

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Summer Jewel Red (Salvia cocciena)

Virtues: We love Summer Jewel Red for its profuse brilliant-red blossoms that continuously bloom from spring through autumn. As the 2011 All America Selection Award Winner, the bright red flower spikes...

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Q &A | Early Onion Harvesting

Question: I’ve been told that if I knock over the tops of my onions, they will be ready to harvest earlier. Is this true?  Bending over or breaking the tops of onions will indeed result in an earlier...

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