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  • Episode 136: Plants with Presence
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    Episode 136: Plants with Presence

    We all love plants that have some personality. These are the ones that stand out and make us take notice, and when we see them at a nursery, public garden,…

  • Episode 135: Spring Flowering Dwarf Shrubs
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    Episode 135: Spring-Flowering Dwarf Shrubs

    If you’re looking to add some heft to the spring garden but don’t want to overwhelm genteel bulbs or ephemeral perennials, then spring-flowering dwarf shrubs are the answer. These little powerhouses…

  • Episode 134: Hole Fillers
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    Episode 134: Hole Fillers

    Every garden has gaps that need to be filled from time to time. Whether you are looking for a short-term stand-in while a bed is being reworked or a quick…

  • Episode 133: Spring Combos
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    Episode 133: Spring Combos

    To gardeners, spring is the signal of something big to come. It kicks off our season. For the next several months we will primp and preen our beds to maximize…

  • Episode 132: A Tribute to Tulips
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    Episode 132: A Tribute to Tulips

    Tulips are a lavish spring gift that all gardeners can give to themselves and to their neighborhoods with just a little advance planning. Whether you order your tulip bulbs as…

  • Episode 131: Green Plants
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    Episode 131: Green Plants

    Green plants? Well, of course! What else would our topic be for a St. Patrick’s Day episode? Today we’re talking about plants that are stunners despite being “just green.” Turns…

  • Episode 128: Our Loved Ones’ Favorite Plants
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    Episode 128: Our Loved Ones’ Favorite Plants

    For many gardeners, sharing a love of plants with family and friends adds another layer of enjoyment to a very fulfilling pastime. In this episode, Danielle, Carol, and expert guest…

  • Episode 127: Plants for Winter’s Worst
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    Episode 127: Plants for Winter’s Worst

    Much like the United States Postal Service, these plants will not let rain, nor sleet, nor driving snow stop them from pulling through the worst winter weather imaginable. It can…

  • Episode 126: Winter Stunners
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    Episode 126: Winter Stunners

    The winter blues have certainly set in around here. But thankfully we have a few plants outside that seem to have saved their best for last. Today Carol and Danielle…

  • Episode 125: Sensational Seed Heads
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    Episode 125: Sensational Seed Heads

    Flowers and foliage get most of the fanfare, but a plant with eye-catching seed heads will add interest for weeks or even months after its bloom time is over. The…