Fall is fully here and that means there are plenty of bargains to be had if you know what plants to stock up on. (Annuals are a bad idea; winter-hardy perennials are good idea.) With that in mind, I decided to point out some of the noteworthy perennials that I have in my yard so you can easily snap them up if you see a decent looking specimen at a plant sale near you before winter is in full swing. The following are all new garden additions that show great promise. Read More
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Carnivorous Plant Soil – How to Make Your Own
Anyone who regularly reads my gardening articles will be perfectly aware of just how much I love carnivorous plants. These useful plants eat pesky garden bugs, lurk menacingly in brightly lit corners of the yard, and are just as eye catching as geraniums. Some even sing, dance, and eat the neighbors. Or maybe that’s just Audrey II. Skipping over the fact that I’ve clearly listened to the Little Shop of Horrors soundtrack one too many times, let’s get to the meat of today’s subject. Read More
