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6 Fabulous Corn Varieties for the Home Gardener

August 6, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

It’s amazing how many varieties of corn there are these days, both heirloom and hybrid.

Do These Perennials Need Sun or Shade

July 29, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Sometimes I read that heuchera needs part shade to shade, and sometimes I read it needs full to part sun. Same with brunnera. Which is correct?

Determining When Vegetables Are Ready to Harvest

July 22, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

Many vegetables will let you know when it’s time to bring them in by giving you clues. All you need to know is what they are:

What Is Eating My Coneflower’s Petals?

July 16, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Something seems to be eating my coneflower petals. Any idea what it could be?

What’s Up With Volunteer Plants?

July 8, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

Any plant that the gardener didn’t put in, and is not a weed, is known by the term volunteer. In most cases gardeners consider these plants more than welcome, though they may need to be relocated or even shared. (Who …

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‘Blackberry Ice’ Coral Bells Is a Humidity-Tolerant Heuchera

July 2, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love Heuchera ‘Blackberry Ice’ for its stunning, rounded bundle of silverish purple foliage with deep black veins. These leaves enchant onlookers all season long. Beautiful flower wands with clusters of tiny white flowers bloom in midsummer on top …

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Can I Prune a Squash Vine

June 25, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

I have a squash vine growing larger than I thought it would. Can, or should, I prune squash?

‘Sun Gold’ Cherry Tomatoes Burst With Flavor

June 17, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love ‘Sun Gold’ tomatoes for their tiny, cherry-sized bright orange to golden fruits that burst with juicy and deliciously sweet flavor. These delectable tomatoes are perfect for a satisfying, healthy snack picked fresh off the vine or as …

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Veronica Hocus Pocus Is a Heavily Flowering Speedwell

June 11, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love Veronica ‘Hocus Pocus’ for its stunning, long violet-blue flower wands that radiate color throughout early- to midsummer; with long-lasting blooms that make up more than half of the plant’s height, these butterfly-loving perennials are sure to enhance …

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You Can Grow Watermelons: Debunking 4 Myths

June 3, 2013 | Gardening Jones | 0

Many the home gardener will pass up growing watermelon for one or more of the following reasons:

‘Blue Chip’ Buddleja Is a Small Non-spreading Butterfly Bush

May 28, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We Love Lo & Behold buddleia ‘Blue Chip’ for its small size and its eye-catching dark green foliage that contrasts beautifully against the spikes of stunning, tiny blue to lavender fragrant blooms perfect for attracting butterflies. This dwarf butterfly …

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