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    October 6, 2020

    Preparing Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) for winter hibernation.

    I am very fond of most any flower that is currently in bloom, but if I had to live the…

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    August 13, 2020

    Horticulturist and Grower Dan Robarts on Gardens, Daylilies, and “Playing Bee”

    I grew up in a small town in New Hampshire and spent lots of time outside and amongst plants, learning…

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    Bees pollinate vibrant golden yellow flowers in a lush green background.

    August 6, 2020

    Fields of Gold: For the love of goldenrod.

    Before I begin waxing rhapsodic on goldenrod (Solidago spp.), let’s get one myth buried: goldenrod is not the culprit behind…

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    June 18, 2020

    No-Fear Flowers

    It’s flower season! (Obviously, this is our favorite season here at the Gardens.) Maybe you planted your own cutting garden,…

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    April 6, 2020

    Starting Your Own Cut Flower Garden – Flower Selection

    When starting your own cut flower garden, choosing from amongst the enormous variety of seeds out there can be a…

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