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Harvesting Native Southern Plains Fruits
The Southern Plains is home to several plant species with edible and delicious fruits. Some, such as plums and grapes, receive a lot of attention for their long history of…
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How-To
Care Tips for Drought-Deciduous Native Plants
As the rains end and June gloom rolls by, things start to dry up in the garden, and many of your favorite drought-deciduous native plants, such as ‘Bee’s Bliss’ salvia…
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Design
What’s the Big Deal About Native Plants?
A debate rages in the gardening world about the role of native plants. Purists say only American native plants are appropriate for our gardens and landscapes. Many gardeners prefer natives…
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How-To
7 Important Host Plants for Pollinators
While an array of plants provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, some pollinators require individual host plants to develop from their larval to adult stage. As few…
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Kitchen Gardening
Plant Some Runner Beans
"Scarlet ladies" are delightful to look at and delicious to eat.
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Kitchen Gardening
Regional Picks: Plants to Buy This Year—Southwest
1. ‘Ultra Violet’ salvia Name: Salvia ‘Ultra Violet’ USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Size: 18 to 24 inches tall and 24 to 32 inches wide Conditions: Full sun; well-drained, lean…
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Best Early Spring Flowering Plants to Attract Pollinators
After a long cold winter, pollinators are on the wing looking for food. Early spring nectar is particularly important for early-emerging queen bumble bees and other solitary bees, as well…
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Kitchen Gardening
Plant a Fall Lettuce Garden
Lettuce is a cool-weather lover that grows well in both spring and fall garden. In fact, when I plant lettuce in my fall garden, I can often take it all…
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Kitchen Gardening
Plant Some Parsley With A Purpose
I like to use parsley in my container designs. It provides a strong hit of green to my designs, and its mid-size bulk is necessary -- but often hard to…
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Kitchen Gardening
Plant Garlic as a Fall Crop
Fall is the time to plant garlic in most parts of the U.S. If you haven't done it yet, there is still time unless you are so far North that…