First Garden

Tim Lundie on March 31st, 2011

Whether you are first-timer starting your first garden or an expert starting a new garden, you might decide that you would like to start new plants from seed. Or, you may harvest seeds from your perennial plants and decide to grow new plants from your seeds. In either case, there are a few things you [...]

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Tim Lundie on March 28th, 2011

Zones: 2-9 Bloom Time: Late spring and early summer Growing Conditions: Requires a bit of sun and will grow in most soil conditions. Care: Peonies come in reds, pinks, whites, and yellows and is an oldfashioned garden favorite. It prefers to be left alone once established and does not adjust very quickly when divided. Peony [...]

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Tim Lundie on March 28th, 2011

Zones: 3-9 Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall Growing Conditions: Russian Sage prefers well drained soil and full sun. Care: These blue flowers continue to get brighter as their blossoms open throughout the season. They get woody stems, which may die back to the ground if planted in a colder climate. In early spring, they should [...]

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