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    20 Great Perennials to Start From Seed

    Perennials are the workhorses of most gardens. They reliably return, year after year, and bulk up relatively fast. Perennials can be pricey, though, especially when compared to many annual plants,…

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    Wild but Wonderful

    Today's photos come from Deb Skup. I have submitted photos before of my garden in the woods near Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. When I was starting my gardens 25 years ago,…

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    First Year of a New Garden

    Welcome to Amy Derhalli’s garden! I live in Camas, Washington, on the Columbia River, Zone 8, at about 500 ft. elevation. This is the garden’s first year. It’s big because…