April 2015 - Page 2 of 5

  • Kitchen Gardening

    10 Fascinating Facts About Honey Bees

    Beyond the pollination, beyond the honey, is the amazing life of the bee colony.

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    Savory, Herb of the Year 2015

    The International Herb Association's latest book Savory, Herb of the Year 2015 is hot off the presses. It is time to be planting savory plants or sowing summer savory seed…

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    Inspiration from Carol’s garden in North Carolina

    Carol's been gearing up for 2015 by looking back at photos of her garden in 2014. So many great plant combos!

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    Biyuan’s garden in New Jersey

    Biyuan's garden is a riot of color, and it's only 6 years old!

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    ‘Black Magic’ elephant’s ear

    Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’ 

    Large striking, dusty purple-black foliage contrasts spectacularly with bright-colored plants. Spreads freely in rich, wet soils; more slowly in dry, clay soil. Adds bold color and tropical flair to any…

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    Calamar Squid Agave

    Agave bracteosa ‘Calamar’

    Rare, non-clumping form of Agave. Spineless blue-green leaves emerge vertically from a center rosette and arch gracefully to the outside of the plant. Rarely flowers. An interesting container or dry…

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    Chilean Prickly Rhubarb

    Gunnera tinctoria

    Enormous, puckered leaves of this tropical, prehistoric plant emerge in spring, reaching six feet across or more, creating a dramatic waterside or greenhouse specimen. In late spring, a robust stalk…

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    ‘Summer Snowflake’ viburnum

    Viburnum plicatum tomentosum ‘Summer Snowflake’ 

    This medium-size shrub has a broadly rounded form. Its tiered horizontal branches magnificently display the large, flat flower clusters. Red fruit in fall is very ornamental. Deciduous. Information provided by…

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    Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

    Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’

    A dramatic, drooping form makes this attractive conifer a special addition to any landscape. Use as a large specimen or accent. Pendant branchlets display icy-blue needles. Evergreen. Information provided by…

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    A Blank Canvas

    There is something exciting about starting from scratch. Join us in our journey!