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With the huge assortment of colorful and reasonably priced terra cotta, resin, iron, ceramic, bio-degradable and galvanized steel containers now available, both experienced and novice gardeners alike have become part of the huge container gardening moveme...
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Anemone (a.k.a. Wind Flower) are members of the family Ranunculaceae and like their cousins the Aconitum (which we explored last month) they are often considered to be indispensable to the late summer garden. The colors gold, russet and bronze predominate...
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Plants in the genus of Aconitum are invaluable for their ability to provide glorious color to the perennial garden in mid to late summer. A member of the Ranunculaceae family, Aconitum has about 250 species most of which are native to Europe and Asia wher...
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A favorite walk for many people is to trace a simple footpath through a mature forest. The lacy canopy of young, emerging foliage glows in the April sunlight and it seems as if every possible shade of green is represented - from emerald through to lime, j...
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A 2007 Perennials Marketing Contest 'Top Ten'Bowood Farms, of St. Louis Missouri is one of the Top Ten Winners of the 2007 Perennials Marketing Contest, sponsored by Plant Publicity Holland and the Perennial Plant Association.Formerly a premium perennial ...
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Hosta may just be the most well known perennial world wide. With 30 to 45 species, thousands of registered cultivars and probably just as many unregistered ones, there are selections available in a vast array of sizes, shapes, forms and colors.The taxonom...
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It's finally time to dust off the planters and fill them with something pretty. In the northern states and southern Canada there's no need to wait until May to start planting. By selecting plants that enjoy cool temperatures one can safely add instant col...
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Congratulations to Bartlett's Farm in Nantucket, Massachusetts for their Top Ten entry in the 2007 Perennials Marketing Contest sponsored by Plant Publicity Holland and the Perennial Plant Association.In the words of Lori Kunz and Hilary Newell of Bartlet...
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One of the best strategies for increasing perennial sales at retail garden centers is through the use of creative and innovative merchandising displays. Admittedly, they do take more effort than simply loading up sales benches with perennials organized in...
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The peony is a much loved classic plant for a full sun garden. The only genus in the family Paeoniaceae there are species native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America. Herbaceous peonies are divided into about 30 different species whereas the...
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Geraniums are one of the most versatile perennials that you can use in the landscape. They are members of the large Geraniaceae family and as such are adaptable to a variety of niche situations. With over 300 species there are cultivars available in an ar...
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CANADALE NURSERIES LTD. "Down the Inspirational Perennial Path" Our heartiest congratulations go out to Canadale Nurseries Ltd. of St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, winners of the North American-wide 2007 Perennials Marketing Contest sponsored by Plant Publici...
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A long time favourite of gardeners, Astilbe are easy to grow with showy, colorful flowers and interesting foliage. Members of the Saxifragaceae family, Astilbe are often referred to as False Spirea. They prefer a woodland-type site with a rich organic soi...
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Briggs Nursery, North Alteboro, Maryland Briggs Nursery in North Alteboro, Maryland is the final profile in our yearlong series about the Top Ten Winners of the 2006 Perennials Marketing Contest sponsored by Plant Publicity Holland, the Perennial Plant As...
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Belle Vernon, PennsylvaniaA round of applause goes out to Martins Flowers and Shrubs of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, one of the Top Ten winners of the 2006 Perennials Marketing Contest sponsored by Plant Publicity Holland, the Perennial Plant Association a...
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Tricyrtis, commonly known as toadlily, is a part of the Liliaceae family. Native to Asia, Tricyrtis is considered by many gardeners to be a must-have addition to the fall garden. Its intricate and spectacular orchid-like flowers are relatively small and a...
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Plant Publicity Holland was pleased to sponsor Paul Nihot as a speaker at the recent symposium of the International Plant Propagators Society (IPPS) Eastern region. A specialist in this technology from The Netherlands, Paul's presentation on "Tissue Cultu...
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Plantarium...the annual August trade show where the world of perennials, woody plants and trees meets.Skimmia japonica 'Magic Marlot'The winner of the Plantarium 2007 Press Award was Skimmia japonica 'Magic Marlot'. Praised for its variegated leaves and e...
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Rudbeckia fulgidaRudbeckia fulgida, a member of the Asteraceae family, is native to eastern North America. Featuring a black disk of florets surrounded by bright orange-yellow ray florets, this distinctive perennial is commonly known as either black-eyed ...
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According to recent European research:80% of consumers who want outdoor plants make impulse decisions about their purchases.70% of consumers do not know if a plant is a perennial or an annual.Only 2% of consumers know what they plan to buy when visiting a...
