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I Love Geum triflorum aka Prairie Smoke

Name:   Geum triflorum aka Prairie Smoke Type of Plant:   A native North American perennial that has interesting spring flowers that turn into fine seedheads. This plant is hardy in zones 3 to 7, and likes sunny areas. Why I Love this Plant:  I value the early spring...

I Love Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ aka Sensation Lilac

Name:   Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ aka Sensation Lilac Type of Plant:  This shrub is the old fashioned, large growing lilac, with big blooms and a delightful fragrance. Why I Love this Plant: ‘Sensation’ is different from other lilacs in that the flowers are a...

I Love Phlebodium aureum aka Living Lace® Davana aka Blue Star Fern

Name:  Phlebodium aureum aka Living Lace® Davana aka Blue Star Fern Type of Plant:  Houseplant for most people, although it might live outdoors in warm places such as Florida and Puerto Rico. Why I Love this Plant:  A fern with ruffled edges and a bluish foliage...
Welcome to Perennials!

Welcome to Perennials!

This week on The Garden Lady my guest is Kathy Tracey, plant lover and co-owner of Avant Gardens. Here are 8 tips for planting a perennial garden. Plant in groups of three or five. Unless a plant will spread quickly,...

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Chard: Many Reasons to Love

Chard: Many Reasons to Love

Imagine:  “Spinach doesn’t grow well for me,” he said. “No matter,” she responded, “there’s a better vegetable we can grow." “Yes?” he asked,...

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DIY Wedding Flowers

DIY Wedding Flowers

I had a conversation with someone today who needed options for a DIY wedding. I told her about my book on the topic of garden weddings, of course,...

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I Love California Poppies

I Love California Poppies

Imagine: She said, “The gravel driveway and path are fine, but couldn’t there be something green and growing here? Why can’t there also be flowers?”...

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