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What’s in a Name: Sweet Peet!
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For the most part, I am a plant person. Peonies, Poppies, and Oxalis are exciting stuff! Fertilizers and mulch, not so much; but there are always exceptions to every rule. […]
Common Veggie Garden Problems (And how to fix them)
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Eat your veggies! They are so good for you. It is nice to get them from your local grocery store but even better to pick them out of your own […]
Fingers Crossed
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Things seem to be looking up for Hydrangeas 2016 proved to be such a disappointing year for Hydrangeas but I think things are looking up. Fingers crossed! I suppose I […]
Lilacs
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When people think of Lilacs the first thing to come to mind is the wonderfully fragrant flowers. There are four basic requirements that lilacs need to ensure they are the […]
How to care for your Yoder Hibiscus
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When springtime rolls around there’s nothing like the excitement we all feel here at Van Wilgens when our first tropical truck arrives from Florida. The tropical that gives us the […]
Creating A Cozy Retreat
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Small-scale gardening is a hot topic! Many great books have been written on the subject and growers are developing more and more dwarf trees and compact shrubs to fit those […]
Peonies are Garden Classics!
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Peonies are garden classics! They’ve earned their classic status with their easy care and their incredible longevity. To get them to be spectacular and long-lived, follow a few easy steps. […]
When will my Hydrangea and Butterfly Bush wake up?
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One of the most asked questions in the nursery yard in recent days is, “When will my hydrangea and butterfly bush wake up? Did they overwinter okay?” The answer to […]