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Aster Lady in Black

Andrew Mitchell

Aster Lady in Black

Aster Lady in Black is Grimm's Gardens 2026 October Plant of the Month. I first came across this aster in 2018 after the Kansas Native Plant Society's Annual Wildflower Weekend in Cloud County, KS. I ...

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Oct 1, 2026

Hoary Skullcap

Andrew Mitchell

Hoary Skullcap

Hoary skullcap ( Scutellaria incana ) is our Plant of the Month for September 2026. This native perennial comes from the Upper Midwest Region, along the slopes of the Appalachian Mountains and west to...

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Aug 27, 2026

Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot)

Andrew Mitchell

Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot)

Our 2026 July Plant of the Month is bee balm , also known as wild bergamot and Oswego tea. This native perennial is a favorite for bumblebees and other pollinators throughout the country. Nearly every...

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Jul 2, 2026

The Chelsea Chop

Andrew Mitchell

The Chelsea Chop

When I first heard about this gardening technique, I was probably like many other gardeners, thinking "What is the Chelsea Chop?" This technique was called after the Chelsea Flower Show, which happens...

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Jun 11, 2026

Perennial Pollinator Plants

Andrew Mitchell

Perennial Pollinator Plants

Even though the springtime brings warmer temperatures, leaves on everything, and sunshine, the flowers really do not shine until June. But there are still many perennial pollinator plants for gardens,...

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May 21, 2026

Siberian Iris

Andrew Mitchell

Siberian Iris

Our 2026 May Plant of the Month is Siberian Iris. This perennial hails from Europe and Asia, being widely cultivated since the Middle Ages. There are records of of cultivation of it by Monks in Britai...

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Apr 30, 2026

Ephemerals for the Garden

Andrew Mitchell

Ephemerals for the Garden

With the onset of spring also comes flowers galore. But some flowers (and their plants) seem to leave far to soon, after staying for only a little while. These are ephemerals of course. What is an eph...

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Apr 9, 2026

9 Perennial Must-Haves for Pollinators

Andrew Mitchell

9 Perennial Must-Haves for Pollinators

If you are looking to add flowers to your garden for pollinators, I have 9 must-haves for you. These perennials attract more than just honeybees, they provide for many different kinds of pollinators. ...

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Mar 12, 2026

Perennials for Butterfly Habitats

Andrew Mitchell

Perennials for Butterfly Habitats

Perennials can be the backbone of anyone’s garden – they certainly are for mine . I choose perennials that bloom in succession, support native insect populations, are pretty, and attract lots of butte...

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Apr 16, 2020

Flowers for the Kitchen Garden

Andrew Mitchell

Flowers for the Kitchen Garden

Kitchen gardens are usually referred to as vegetable gardens. I prefer to call mine the potager garden. Potager is the French word for kitchen garden. This is where you would grow vegetables , fruits,...

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Mar 12, 2020