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Whether raving or raging, gardeners are seldom shy about saying what works and what doesn't. In the sustainable garden, tools should be reliable and useful and plants must perform well with little or no intervention.
PICKS
Flower Seed Suggestions:
2012 Fleuroselect Winners
Agastache hybrida 'Astello Indigo'
Alcea rosea annua 'Spring Celebrities Crimson'
Echinacea hybrida 'Cheyenne Spirit'
Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Red'
Viola cornuta 'Sorbet XP Delft Blue'
From Burpee:
Geranium 'First Yellow'
Zinnia 'Pop Art Red and Yellow"
Petunia 'Phantom,' creamy yellow leaf centers edged with luscious purple/black.
Petunia 'Black Cat,' another dark beauty and a nice compliment to the above or played off hot colors or cool silver.
From Thompson & Morgan:
Godetia amoena 'Rembrandt'
Gallardia grandiflora 'Arizona Apricot' Similar to Gallardia 'Oranges and Lemons'
Alcea rosea 'Halo Mixed.' Glowing halos grace the centers of this hollyhock mix.
Lathyrus 'Spanish Dancer.' Tri-colored sweet pea with unusual veining in pink, rose and cream. Direct sow early in the season when soil temperatures are cool.
Nicotiana sanderae 'Perfume Deep Purple.' Tobacco plant with lush color and light fragrance.
Papaver laciniatum 'Pink Fizz.' Frilly, frizzy petals on a two-toned pink poppy with silver stems. Direct sow for best results.
Next month, vegetable selections.
PANS
So many mistakes and disappointments, so much money spent. The list could go on and on and on. . .
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