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Sunny Days for Golden Hemlock

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Until now, the golden hemlock was relegated to the shade. Thankfully, Monrovia has introduced a new variety, Golden Duke, that is at home in the sun or shade. A sport from Golden Duchess, this superb new conifer glows with golden-yellow …

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We Love Meteor Shower Verbena

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Meteor Shower Horticulture

Upright verbena has always been a favorite of gardeners. They bloom continuously, are extremely low maintenance and attract birds, butterflies and bees. The one downside to the plant is it readily reseeds. This is great if you want to expand …

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Edible Spotlight: Sweet Baby Radish

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The All-America Selections judges were impressed with the exterior and interior color of Sweet Baby as well as its consistent shape and size. This is a quick-growing radish that reaches maturity in 40 to 45 days. Foliage: green Fruit: exterior …

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We Love Bounce Pink Flame Impatiens

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We love that this impatiens is completely resistant to downy mildew! Bounce Pink Flame is a vigorous annual with countless pink bi-color blossoms on a sturdy, mounding plant. This impatiens is not restricted to the shade; it does well in …

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Edible Spotlight: Cleopatra Oregano

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cleopatra Horticulture

  Add a winner to your herb garden: Cleopatra is a 2015 All-America Winner. Unlike Greek and Italian oreganos, ‘Cleopatra’ has a mild, spicy flavor with a hint of peppermint. Many cooks prefer adding ‘Cleopatra’ to their roasted vegetables and …

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Plants We Love: Heuchera Grape Soda

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Heuchera 'Grape Soda' Horticulture

  Coral bells have been a mainstay of the garden for generations. In grandma’s garden or newly installed contemporary gardens, trust Heucheras to provide a variety of colors, leaf variations and textures. Planted in large groupings it lends itself well …

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