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Oriental Poppy Royal Wedding bloom
Fall Planting Oriental Poppies

by David SalmanFew flowers can match the fabulous spring display provided by Oriental poppies (Papaver orientale). While not a long blooming perennial (the plants are in flower for about 10...

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Delosperma Fire Spinner (Ice Plant) blooms
Growing Cold Hardy Ice Plant

by David Salman, Founder of High Country Gardens I've been in the greenhouse business long enough to remember when Purple Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) was first introduced to the gardening...

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Lavender and Bee
How To Choose Lavender

High Country Gardens' exclusive and waterwise Lavender varieties are the perfect solution for your sustainable yard. It’s waterwise, it’s flowers are nectar rich for pollinators, and it’s wonderfully fragrant: Lavender...

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