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Your bird feeder may be sickening songbirds
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
In an undated article from MyMcClallumCounty.com, "Your backyard bird bath or feeder may be inadvertently sickening songbirds. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says there have been surging reports of sick or dead birds at backyard feeders in parts of western Washington."
Changes in minimum quantities and pricing.
Posted by John Marshall on
As of February 1, 2021, we will no longer offer plants in small numbers. The minimum purchase for plants in 3-1/2 inch pots will be no fewer than 25 per species. Plants in 2-1/2 inch pots will be sold in minimums of 54. Most bare root plants will be sold in bundles of 50. However, Astilbe, Campsis, Convallaria, bare root ferns, Hemerocallis (daylilies) and Iris will be sold in bundles of 25.
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Beware of Fungicide Resistance
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Pathogens can become resistant to chemical treatments. Repeated use of the same fungicide eventually results in a chemical resistant pathogen that becomes very difficult to treat.
AAS Announces Leucanthemum Sweet Daisy Birdy 2021 AAS Perennial Winner
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"Sweet Daisy™ Birdy Leucanthemum is a beautiful perennial with robust, long-lasting blooms and carefree longevity in gardens down to zone 3."
AAS Announces Echinacea Sombrero® Baja Burgundy 2020 AAS Herbaceous Perennial Winner
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All-America Selections says, "Sombrero® Baja Burgundy will add a bold accent to sunny gardens with its vibrant, deep violet-red blossoms."