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Gardening Inspiration to Cultivate Green Thumbs
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Sizzling Summer Perennial Pairings
Beat the summer heat with these dazzling perennial pairings! Find info on Phlox, Sedum, Delphinium, Penstemon, and more, plus tips for creating stunning garden combinations.
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Camellia's Secret: Multiple Teas from a Single Species
Discover the fascinating origins of your favourite teas! Learn how all teas — green, oolong, black, chai, and matcha — come from the versatile Camellia sinensis species. Explore its history,...
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Growing Your Own Tea
Grow your own herbal teas! Discover easy-to-grow annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that make perfect tea ingredients. From calming Chamomile to fragrant Jasmine, each plant offers unique flavours and benefits....
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Replanting the Deer Buffet
Have you inadvertently opened an all-you-can-eat deer buffet in your garden? Read Mike's article to discover signs of deer invasion in your garden and learn about deer-resistant shrubs and perennials...
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Planting for Drier Summers
Prepare your garden for a drier summer with our guide to drought-tolerant plants. We've got your water-saving garden covered!
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Self-Fertile Fruits & Berries
Unlock the secrets of fruit tree pollination! Discover self-fertile varieties for bountiful harvests and space-saving gardens. Learn about perfect flowers and cross-pollination benefits. Dive into our comprehensive guide today!
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Award-Winning Fragrant Roses
Discover a dozen fragrant rose cultivars to enhance your garden! From the timeless 'Fragrant Cloud' to the charming 'Scentimental,' these award-winning roses offer captivating scents and stunning blooms. Find your...
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Lesser-Known Shrubs Made Better
Looking for compact, resilient shrubs for your modern urban yard? Discover reinvented shrub varieties that boast extended bloom seasons and improved disease resistance for a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape in Mike's...
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10 Reasons to Grow Edible Mushrooms
Experience the joy of growing unique mushroom varieties indoors all year round. Choose from Pink Oyster, Black Oyster, Chestnut, Lion's Mane, and more. Organic, foolproof, and perfect for culinary delights....
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The Great Perennial Preview
Discover a curated collection of perennials designed to attract pollinators, resist deer and drought, and provide stunning flowers and foliage for vibrant contrast in Mike Lascelle's latest blog post.
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The Future of Gardening Is Hydrangeas
Navigate the garden roller coaster with resilient hydrangeas! Embrace the unpredictable weather with cold-hardy beauties and compact stunners. Explore reblooming marvels and showpieces with unique blooms. And discover compact hydrangeas...
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A Clematis for Every Garden
How do you select the right clematis for your garden? You start by asking yourself where do I want to plant it? Which is what this article is all...