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Winning perennials for this year's gardens

The 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Blackhawks big bluestem, a cultivar of one of the dominant grasses of the North American tallgrass prairies.
Perennials with pests or diseases, or those you don't want to self-sow should be cut back in fall. Leaving perennials ...
For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive ...
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Dolly Parton likes to say, “If you see someone without a smile, give ’em one of yours.” For retired dentist Kit Sullivan, ...
Beat the winter blues by planting now — from snapdragons to foxgloves, these spring flowers started from seed will have ...
Taking stock of the entire garden and situation comes first for me when looking forward. In my case, age related factors are ...
Bird houses: Now is the time to clean out and clean-up your birdhouses. Replace rotted wood, re-paint as needed, and check ...
The turn of the new year has brought nothing but drama to the women’s college basketball landscape. As conference play hits ...
In your journey through life, enjoy the cooler conditions as winter continues its path through January. In the landscape, ...
Overall, my gardens did well last summer despite the lack of rain — largely because of all that sunshine. Most of us had a ...