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How to grow dahlias:British flowers are all the rage as the carbon footprint becomes a growing concern
Dahlias are the showgirls of the flower garden , emerging in midsummer and taking their final bow well into the depths of autumn . From huge, spiky confections to tight pompoms, they come in all shapes and sizes, are never knowingly understated and make an unbeatable...
Terra Nova receives honors at UGA trial
At UGA’s trial gardens from April to June 2019, Terra Nova trialed select varieties of agastache, heuchera, artemisia and other genera. The global breeder’s Agastache ‘Poquito Butter Yellow’ and Artemisia ‘Makana Silver’ varieties respectively received the “Industry...
Mum’s the word come fall in Ashtabula County
Every autumn, mum’s the word in Ashtabula County. Bob Mramor, owner of Kelly’s Gardens in Saybrook Township, planted more than 3,000 mums in a multitude of colors for his customers to buy and enjoy. These days, mum’s the word as thousands of chrysanthemums...
More flowers, more revenue
Photos courtesy of Bailey Nursery When a plant brand lives up to its promises, it means a run of successful seasons for the grower and the entire supply chain. David Tankard Jr., co-owner of David’s Nursery, chose to grow Endless Summer hydrangeas for their remontant...
Bloom Collective offers fresh bouquets locally grown in Southold
Vanessa Rebentisch at the Bloom Collective flower farm in Southold. (Credit: Erika Peters) Three women and two acres of farmland are the driving force behind the locally grown flowers at Bloom Collective North Fork, located at the Agricultural Center at Charnews Farm...Latest News
