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"Watch For Cottony Cushion Scales"

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"Watch For Cottony Cushion Scales"

NC State Extension has published a very helpful article about Cottony Cushion Scales" by Steven Frank.

"Cottony cushion scale is an exotic pest that has been in the US for over a century. 

Since many of the plants it feeds upon are popular ornamentals - perhaps even in your own garden - you'll definitely want to read more...

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2019 Year Of The Snapdragon

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2019 Year Of The Snapdragon
National Garden Bureau Announces 2019 - The Year Of The Snapdragon. This is what I've been waiting for. Snapdragon - an old-time favorite - is getting some well-deserved recognition.

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2019 Year of the Dahlia

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2019 Year of the Dahlia
The National Garden Bureau announces 2019 as Year of the Dahlia! Every flower has its following of fans, and the dahlia certainly has its share.

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2019 Winner - Nasturtium Baby Rose

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2019 Winner - Nasturtium Baby Rose

Here it is! Great news straight from All-America Selections.

Exciting news! The last nasturtium AAS Winner was back in the early days, in the 1930’s. Now it’s time to introduce a wonderful rose colored nasturtium perfect for today’s gardens. Baby Rose...

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2019 Year of Salvia nemorosa

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2019 Year of Salvia nemorosa
Salvia nemorosa is a hardy salvia that thrives in most gardens. Popular varieties you might have heard of include ‘Mainacht’ (MayNight), ‘Caradonna’ and ‘Ostfriesland’ (East Friesland). Those are all great selections, but new ones are now available. Look for ‘New Dimension’, ‘Bordeau’ ‘Salute’, ‘Swifty’, the Fashionista™ series and Salvia ‘Blue by You’.

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