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Hot Flowers Worth Growing

January is a good time to look back at other times in the garden, and today, with the winter cold and snow all around, I thought I’d take a look…
Collection
Hot-Colored Plants Are Perfect for Adding Warmth to Your Garden

If you are looking to add more interest and color to the garden, hot-colored plants are the way to go. In summertime, these plants help bring the sunshine in with…
Design
An Annual Worth Your Time: ‘Strawberry Fields’ Globe Amaranth

I enjoy the brightness and warmth of true red in sunny garden designs, although I prefer it in moderation. ‘Strawberry Fields’ globe amaranth (Gomphrena haageana ‘Strawberry Fields’, Zones 11–12) has…
Design
Designing With Red in the Midwest

Even the most intrepid gardeners might admit a fear of the color red, especially us easy-going and mild-mannered Midwesterners. Red’s energy carries connotations of warmth, passion, and even danger. In…
Design
Episode 25: Red Plants

Red. It’s a color oft debated in gardening. While some describe this hot hue as “bold” and “alluring”, others consider it “off-putting” and “difficult to work with.” In this latest…

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