Signature cool-season color for the landscape or a planter. Here’s how to grow Cyclamen. Now is the best time to plant Cyclamen and other cool weather plants outside,because night temperatures are cool (60 degrees Fahrenheit or below). Cyclamens are pretty plants with pretty colors. They have interesting heart-shaped, variegated leaves and bloom in fall, winter and spring […]
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(Image above: Snapdragons – photo by K. Blackburn) Maximizing Success with Cool-Season Bedding Plants Plant List from Symposium talk by Dan Gill Fall is the perfect time to plant bedding plants. They get a chance to develop a good root system over winter and perform well into the next season. Replace warm season plants now,
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(Image above: Bougainvilla) The Beauty of Southern Vines 26 stunners you should know Summary of presentation by Glen Laborde, Master Gardener Types of Vines by support: Bines – twist their stems around a support. Vines – that use tendrils and suckers. Sprawlers – need help to connect Dan Gill’s rule of lacing shoots, that
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(Image above: Leucojum “snowflake”) Winter to Cool Season This month, continue to protect tender and tropical plants during freezing temperatures. Water plants especially if the soil is dry. Bring potted and hanging plants inside a garage, greenhouse or protect with plant coverings or plastic. Mulch in-ground plants with straw or leaves. Do not leave
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(Image above: Pineapple Sage) Cool Season Herb Gardening Now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs used to cook. These herbs establish well when planted during the mild weather we have this time of the year. Winter cold will not hurt hardy herbs, and they grow vigorously during mild weather. Fall-planted
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