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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 Blog

Clematis for the Garden

Andrew Mitchell

Clematis for the Garden

Many gardeners have a love and hate relationship with clematis. They either love it because it blooms so well, or hate it because it will not bloom at all. What camp are you in? I have been blessed to...

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Apr 23, 2026 Blog

For the Love of Roses

Andrew Mitchell

For the Love of Roses

I will admit, I would not be the first person I would think of as someone who loves roses. And yet, they are growing on me. In the past, my disdain from roses came from the overuse of Knockout shrub r...

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Apr 16, 2026 Blog

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 Blog

Suckering Shrubs

Andrew Mitchell

Suckering Shrubs

Suckering shrubs are not what most homeowners are looking for in their tidy landscapes. But with trends in landscaping veering towards natives and providing more for wildlife, why not add in suc...

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Apr 2, 2026 Blog

Fothergilla

Andrew Mitchell

Fothergilla

Fothergilla is our 2026 April Plant of the Month. Also known as bottlebrush or witch-alder, Fothergilla is a wet-loving shrub native to the Southeastern US. There are 2 species. Fothergilla major is n...

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Mar 26, 2026 Blog

Cloud Dancer

Andrew Mitchell

Cloud Dancer

I am totally surprised by the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year - Cloud Dancer. With America's 250th birthday happening in July, I was expecting maybe a bright blue or sharp red. But white ? Cloud Dancer...

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Mar 19, 2026 Blog

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 Blog

Spring Cleanup!

Andrew Mitchell

Spring Cleanup!

Now is the time for spring cleanup. Winter is staring to fade away and I know you all want to get out in the garden. By the end of February, I am just itching to get the crews out the door and into th...

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Mar 5, 2026 Blog

Monarch Waystations

Andrew Mitchell

Monarch Waystations

Although it has been more than a decade since I first wrote about Monarch Waystations, they are just as important as before. Even as gardening trends more and more towards natives, pollinator protecti...

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Feb 26, 2026 Blog

Unseen Pollinators

Andrew Mitchell

Unseen Pollinators

Let's face it, if it is not big, bold, or beautiful, then it is an unseen pollinator. What I mean is that there is a class of pollinators which mostly go unnoticed by gardeners. These are unseen polli...

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Feb 19, 2026 Blog

Orchard Planning

Andrew Mitchell

Orchard Planning

Here in the Central Great Plains region, we have a long tradition of orchard plantings. Even though Kansas is no longer known for its fruit, it once was a hub for apples and other fruits. In the late ...

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Feb 12, 2026 Blog

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