Peonies and butterflies
On heavily budded peonies without ring supports, remove the two smaller buds on either side of the largest flower buds at the top of each stem.
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Heat-proof lobelias
A second generation of breeding has produced heat-proof lobelias. Lobelias have intensely blue cascading flowers for hanging baskets or as an upright form.
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Off schedule: Italian honeysuckle
Italian honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium, Zone 6, possibly Zone 5 with protection) is finally in flower, and is quite late this year.
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The ‘Red Dragon’ fleece flower caught my eye
‘Red Dragon’ fleece flower (Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’, Zone 7) is a tender perennial used as an annual in cold regions.
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Harvest times for vegetables
August is prime time for harvesting homegrown vegetables. Here are some tips on how to know when to harvest vegetables at the peak of their flavour.
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Grafted tomatoes promise hardier plants
Grafted tomato plants will be available to home gardeners, who can then grow tomatoes with the vigour of specific rootstock and the taste of specific fruit.
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