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Wow, what a rain – we needed it oh so much. I can see our gardens greening up already with a sigh of relief.  Happy first week of fall! This is my favorite time of year with cool evenings and crisp sunlight during the day. Our bulbs have arrived here at the farm, I hope [...]

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What a great weekend at the Garden Writers Annual Symposium! Not only was it an honor to receive an award for our first book, Lessons from Linden Hill, but it was also wonderful to be with passionate plant people from across the country. Who knew that we also share an interest in karaoke?!  I’ve returned [...]

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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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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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