By dave March 21, 2015 | The March 2015 Not-A-Raffle-Raffle! This is it! After a 5 month break, we are finally back in the raffle saddle! You've been anticipating this raffle for a long time, and your wait is now richly rewarded. Dig out your acorn purse and pony up for tickets because this is a raffle you will definitely want to participate in! 8 companies provide huge prizes so come on in and take a look, and get your tickets while they're available. (977 words - Read the full article) |
By dave March 20, 2015 | The Best Sempervivum Photos from this Week We had around 350 images posted to our database of Sempervivum this week! Let's finish off our Celebrating Sempervivum week with a look at some of the most thumbed pictures. (146 words - Read the full article) |
By CDsSister March 19, 2015 | Sempervivum and Sedum- the Perfect Container Plants in Any Zone Growing in Colorado can be a challenge, but using containers, I can grow some of my favorite plants. (387 words - Read the full article) |
By pardalinum March 18, 2015 | Refurbishing a Sedum Chair Garden projects incorporating sedum and sempervivum need occasional maintenance to continue looking good. (450 words - Read the full article) |
By goldfinch4 March 17, 2015 | Tiny Beauties I think it’s safe to say that most of us collect sempervivums for the diversity of the rosettes, but it would be a shame to ignore the beauty of their tiny flowers. (482 words - Read the full article) |
By valleylynn March 16, 2015 | Sempervivum and Sedum Oddities There are many oddities to be found within the Sempervivum and Sedum genera, such as crested plants and sports. Here we will look at just a few of them. (910 words - Read the full article) |
By pardalinum March 15, 2015 | A Low-Water-Use Sedum Accent Garden If you live in an area where water costs are high, you might consider making an "accent" garden using various sedums. (775 words - Read the full article) |
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What did you do in the Iris garden today? | Paul2032 | Irises forum | 89 |
How to protect plants from weed killer??? | klc | Ask a Question forum | 55 |
The Best Sempervivum Photos from this Week | valleylynn | The Best Sempervivum Photos from this Week | 39 |
Goners ! | crowrita1 | Irises forum | 29 |
Iris hitrioides: anyone growing them? | gemini_sage | Irises forum | 23 |
Bearded iris in Canada | marioncastleton | Irises forum | 23 |
Banner for March 20, 2015 by valleylynn | valleylynn | Site Banners forum | 22 |
New House - Mystery Plant 3 | Xeramtheum | Plant ID forum | 20 |
worries on my sweet potato plants :( | muffin | Ask a Question forum | 17 |
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