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Super Plants!

March 28, 2017 Editor Perennials

Endless-blooming perennials. Jurrasic-sized ferns. Built-in deer and rabbit resistance. Welcome to the world of Super Plants, where today’s hybridizers are creating amazing plants that defy what many horticulturists thought was possible. By Abby Lapides Elliott (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener April 2015 issue) Endless-blooming perennials. Jurrasic-sized ferns. Built-in deer and rabbit resistance. Welcome to the world

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Top 10 Fall Beauties

August 30, 2016 Editor Perennials

A photo of Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower), photo courtesy Walter's Gardens

As the days shorten and leaves on trees turn from verdant greens to brilliant yellows, oranges and reds, it can be easy to just look up. Here are 10 perennial plants that will keep your eyes glued down. By Abby Elliott (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener September 2015 issue.) As the days shorten and leaves on

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