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Eight Easy-to-Grow Plants for Your First Garden.
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Peony – Paeonia.
Zones: 2-9 Bloom Time: Late spring and early summer Growing Conditions: Requires a bit of sun and will grow in most...
Russian Sage – Perovskia Atripl...
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Meadow Rue – Thalictrum Aquilegifolium.
posted on: Mar 28, 2011 | author: Tim Lundie
Zones: 3-9 Bloom Time: Late Spring Growing Conditions: Will grow in nearly any soil condition. Care: Meadow Rue pops up late in the season and seems...
New Product Lets Gardeners Grow Tomatoes Upsi...
posted on: Mar 25, 2011 | author: Tim Lundie
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Globe Thistle – Echinops Ritro.
posted on: Mar 21, 2011 | author: Tim Lundie
Zones: 3-9 Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall Growing Conditions: Does well in all soil types, even dry and poor soil. Care: Globe thistle is...
Hosta.
posted on: Mar 21, 2011 | author: Tim Lundie
Zones: 3-9 Bloom Time: Mid-summer Growing Conditions: Partial shade, though golden leaf varieties can also handle sun. Care: The foliage of hostas...
Blazing Star – Liatris Spicata.
posted on: Mar 21, 2011 | author: Tim Lundie
Zones: 3-9 Bloom Time: Mid-summer through fall Growing Conditions: Drought tolerant and capable of growing in most types of soil, despite being...
