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Onion Sets vs. Onion PlantsOnions are cool-season vegetables known for adding flavor to dishes. In areas with mild winters, onions can be grown as a winter crop; otherwise, they are planted in the spring. Onions form bulbs based on the length of daylight. You can start onions from either sets or plants, each having its benefits.Onion SetsOnion sets are small, dry bulbs that were grown the previous year. They are easy to plant and grow. Simply pus… Read more

The Best Spring Flowers: Geraniums!Geraniums are showy flowers that bring a lot of color to your garden from spring all the way into summer! They have special blooms and ruffly leaves that make them stand out. You can plant them on their own or mix them with other flowers, but they’re always a top pick for spring.Calliope and Caliente Geraniums are special types of geraniums that come from mixing two different varieties: zonal and ivy geraniums.… Read more

SUMMER: Time to Enjoy the Outdoors!Summer is the perfect time to get outside with family and friends and enjoy the sunshine and warm weather in your yard. However, forecasters predict that this warm-weather season in the US will see an increase in tick populations. This means ticks could be more numerous and active, potentially putting people at higher risk for tick-borne diseases. While some regions, like the Southeast, might not see more tick a… Read more

Bright Golden Yellow with Exceptional Heat Tolerance!Lemon Ball is a vibrant yellow and chartreuse Stonecrop Sedum with interesting, fleshy leaves that form a neat mat of brilliant color. This plant adds a splash of sunshine to rock gardens and sunny spots. It pairs beautifully with plants that have darker leaves, as well as with blues, purples, pinks, and even darker green foliage. Its mounding habit is tidy and fast-growing, and it produces clu… Read more

Super Blue LavenderSuperBlue is a compact and fragrant lavender plant that grows to about 12 inches tall. It’s perfect for edging walkways or planting in patio containers. This English lavender is tough, able to handle drought, and can overwinter well in all but the coldest regions. It produces rich, dense blooms with fewer gaps, giving you more vibrant color.Goodwin Creek LavenderGoodwin Creek is a French hybrid lavender with a dense mound of fi… Read more