 Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
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It's Time for the 2023 Photo Contest!
The highly anticipated annual photo contest is now underway! This is a fun contest involving everyone, and is for amateurs and professionals alike. In the past, many "cell phone pictures" have won, so don't by shy! Submit your favorite photos from your collection, and the Garden.org members will then vote for their favorites. The winning photos from each category will be pitted against each other in one final, epic vote to determine the ultimate Best of Show winners. |  |
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Fragrant Roses: Two Gardeners Weigh In
Everyone can agree that fragrance is an important characteristic in a rose. Although this trait has sometimes been diminished in the pursuit of breeding larger or various colored roses, some gardeners prize this trait highly, and won't do without it. |  |
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How to Grow and Care for Oleanders
An attractive evergreen shrub for warm climates, oleanders produce heavily scented, colorful flowers all summer and fall. However, all parts of the plant are poisonous to humans and animals if ingested. |  |
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Putting the Garden to Bed
If you've harvested the last of your vegetables, it's time to get the garden ready for the winter. It might be tempting to deal with the garden next spring, but a little work now will result in a healthy, productive garden next year. |  |
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Growing and Caring for Jostaberry
Jostaberry takes the looks of a gooseberry, removes the thorns, and makes it sweeter. It's an easy-to-grow bush fruit that tastes great eaten fresh or in jams and pies. |  |
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Caladiums
Caladiums are tropical tubers are grown for their dramatic foliage. They're ideal as companions with ferns or coleus, in pots to accent shady spots, or indoors as knock-your-socks-off houseplants. |  |
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Hardy Plants with Fun Names
It's easy to see how lamb's ears or balloon flower got their names, but what about pigsqueak, foxglove, or leopard's bane? Here are some hardy perennials that have fascinating stories behind their common names. |  |
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Native Evergreens
Evergreens are essential in the garden for providing structure and "architecture" as well as for providing fall, winter, and early spring interest. With native plants becoming more and more popular there are a host of ornamental broadleaved evergreens to consider for the garden. |  |
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Windowsill Herb Gardens
You needn't wait until next summer for the taste and smell of fresh basil, thyme, or sage. These and many other common herbs adapt quite nicely to growing indoors. |  |
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Together with Jung Seed 35% Off Bulb Sale
We have a surplus of tulip, daffodil, crocus and other fall-planted bulbs that need a home. Plan your spring flower garden now and save 35% on your bulb purchase. There's still time to plant!
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Mum (Chrysanthemum 'Nell Gwynn')
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Plant Height: 12 - 15 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 15 inches
Leaves: Fragrant, Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies, Bees, Other Beneficial Insects
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Angel's Tears (Billbergia 'Windii')
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink, Bi-Color
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Suitable for hanging baskets
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
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Trumpet Bush (Tecoma 'Sparklette')
Plant Habit: Shrub
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic, Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
Fruiting Time: Year Round
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow, Orange
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Year Round
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Birds, Hummingbirds, Bees
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Bees, Birds, Wasps, Hoverflies
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Devil Tree (Alstonia scholaris)
Plant Habit: Shrub, Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 130 feet (40 m)
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Fall
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Uses: Shade Tree, Flowering Tree, Medicinal Herb, Will Naturalize, Useful for timber production
Pollinators: Various insects, Bees, Birds, Moths and Butterflies
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)
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Osage Orange (Maclura pomifera)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 35 to 50 feet
Plant Spread: 35 to 50 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Showy
Fruiting Time: Late summer or early fall, Fall
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Other, Green
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge, Dye production
Resistances: Salt tolerant, Drought tolerant, Pollution
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"Lithops localis 'Speckled Gold'"
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"La Maison Papineau"
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"Full flower."
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Together with Bluestone Perennials Get Spring Color At A Great Price
Are you ready to transform your garden into a vibrant spring paradise? Our end-of-season bulb sale is here, and trust us, you won't want to miss it! We're offering 50% off all spring-blooming bulbs - a perfect opportunity to stock up on Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinths, and more. Plant now, and you'll be rewarded with a breathtaking burst of color come spring. But don't wait – these incredible deals are for a limited time only. Shop now!
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