Tag Archives: annuals

Special Situations

June 3, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Check out these annuals for special situations or easy maintenance.

Care and Propagation of Annuals

June 2, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 0

These articles outline some basic care and planting concerns for annuals, plus ways to propagate them.

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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