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Herbaceous Perennials

Spring Blooming Perennials with Blue Flowers for the Front of the Border

Karen February 9, 2017 0 Comments

Introduce an element of calmness and serenity by including plants with blue flowers. The color blue is known to lower the pulse rate and body temperature, reduce stress, and create…

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Name This Plant Game: Spring Ephemerals 1

Chuck April 16, 2010 0 Comments

This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica)

Karen March 25, 2010 2 Comments

A carpet of Virginia Bluebells in spring is a magnificent sight! These clump forming native plants colonize and naturalize readily providing beauty to a woodland garden for about 3 weeks…

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