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Archive for August, 2010

It’s planting time again! This week at Linden Hill, we have been adding many plants to our Deer Resistant Garden. While planting, I noticed several striking combinations:     Kolkwitzia amabilis ‘Maradco’ or Dream Catcher (Beauty Bush) Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian sage) Asclepias curassavica (Scarlet Milkweed)     FIRE and ICE   Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks’ (Fountain Grass) [...]

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We have been growing an annual vine on the Farmers’ Market shed here at Linden Hill Gardens called Cardiospermum halicacabum. I hope that you do not already know or recognize the botanical name, as it will make the surprise even better. I consider this vine and seed to be a true marvel and curiosity of nature. [...]

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A Horticultural Road Trip

Jerry, Luke and I have just returned from an inspiring road trip and tour of gardens, nurseries and farms (LUCKY, I know!). Our trip began on Wednesday. Our first planned stop was to be Old Farm Nursery in Lakeville, Connecticut. However, while driving through Millbrook, NY, we made a frantic U-turn in order to visit [...]

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Sedum

8/9/10 This summer has been characterized by no rain, extreme farmer’s tans, and HEAT. I would like to describe a wonderful perennial that beats the heat and provides excellent flowers: SEDUM. Sedum benefits any garden by: Providing summer and fall flowers Acting as a groundcover Displaying fall color (Sedum ‘angelina’ turns a brilliant orange!) Showcasing interesting [...]

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What’s New at Linden Hill

8/9/10 This summer has been characterized by no rain, extreme farmer’s tans, and HEAT. I would like to describe a wonderful perennial that beats the heat and provides excellent flowers: SEDUM. Sedum benefits any garden by: Providing summer and fall flowers Acting as a groundcover Displaying fall color (Sedum ‘angelina’ turns a brilliant orange!) Showcasing interesting [...]

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