February 05, 2012

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2011 PERENNIAL PLANT of the YEAR Arkansas Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii sparkles in the autumn, going out with a bang in glorious shades of golden yellow. [Details] Tip of the Day When buying perennials, look for fresh, healthy-looking plants that appear vigorous and ready to grow. Avoid overgrown, floppy or leggy-looking plants, or any that are small and struggling to stay alive. Certain perennials (especially those with daisy-type flowers) are so vigorous they are... [Read the Tip] Ask an Expert Got questions? Get answers. Our plant doctors are on call. Question: I am looking for information on the planting of Caladium bulbs (when), and if they will grow in Calgary, Alberta (Zone 3)? When are the bulbs available in the greenhouses? [Read the answer] In the News SMOKE BUSH: a personal favourite [More News] Top Sellers Aster Dragon&trade... [Details] Aster novi-belgii ... [Details] Perennial News PERENNIAL GARDENING NEWS and other great resources - Look for these items at your local Garden Centre! TOAD-LILY: brown-thumb perennial of the month I've always admired Toad-lilies for providing late-season bloom, some types as late as October and into November, practically the last garden perennial to burst into flower during the cooler weather of autumn. I've come to realize they also happen to be dead easy to grow, which is why they are my pick for this month.The first one commonly offered to North American gardeners abo... Gardens, Wine and Wild Things! If you have ever had the thought of visiting Africa someday, check out a fabulous tour scheduled for October 2012. Beautiful gardens are a significant part of the tour but not the only focus. This trip will start and end with safari experiences that will truly be a trip of a lifetime. In between you will meet interesting locals, visit vineyards and wineries and learn some of th... Winter Mulching: Is it Necessary? Most gardeners are well familiar with the concept of mulching perennial borders with bark or other organic mulches as a way of cutting down on weeding as well as helping to conserve water. There was a time though when perennial gardening books strongly advocated applying a special mulch in late fall for protection from winter cold. Is this an essential task with perennials? Wel... [More News] Best Selling 4th Edition Now Available! Now only $15.95 USD $17.95 CDN More info More Site Features • Plant Tag Symbols • Handy Tables • Hardiness Zones • Free Downloads • Calculators • Live News Feed • Perennial of the Year • Newsletter Archive • Unsubscribe • Privacy

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