Tag Archives: annuals

Great Choices in Annuals

June 2, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

A few favorite annuals . . .

Using Annuals

June 2, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Here are three interesting uses for annuals.

A Plant that Deters Deer

May 23, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 33

This tip was offered by a guest at our Smart Gardening Workshop on “Deer-Resistant Gardening”. See what plant you might try as a way to ward off deer.

Heirloom Plants

April 25, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Try these heirloom varieties of vegetables and flowers.

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Window-Box Planting Plans

February 22, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 10

Mix different kinds of flowers and foliage plants for gorgeous window boxes.

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Window-Box Tips

February 22, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 2

Follow these tips when you’re planning and planting window boxes.

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‘Black Pearl’ Ornamental Pepper

January 3, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 1

‘Black Pearl’ is an easy-to-grow ornamental pepper with striking black foliage and long-lasting peppers.

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Starting Sweet Peas from Seed

January 3, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 9

Tips for starting sweet peas from seed indoors and transplanting sweet peas into the garden.

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Calendula ‘Radio’

December 19, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 1

‘Radio’ is a gorgeous heirloom pot marigold (Calendula officinalis) that’s easy to grow and very eye-catching.

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Jack Frost Nipping at your Rose…

October 3, 2010 | Amanda Thomsen | 2

I know it got cold last night and they called for frost- And instead of bringing any of my tenders or tropicals in, I decided to go a different route. I prayed.

Meghan’s Picks: American Garden Award

September 13, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 0

In the American Garden Award program, four new flower varieties are planted at participating botanic gardens across the US, and visitors vote on their favorites. Here are the 2010 American Garden Award winners.

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