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Gardening is not brain surgery or rocket science. There is so much more to our gardens thancompost and digging holes.
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Dr.A's Top Picks for the Garden: Strawflower (opens the original)
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Discover the Resilient Beauty of Granvia Strawflowers! Looking for a garden plant that brings bold color, unique texture, and serious resilience? Meet Granvia straw flowers! In this episode, Dr. Allan Armitage shares why straw flowers remain a timeless garden favorite—and what makes Granvia stand out. With large, vibrant blooms and impressive tolerance to heat and humidity, Granvia is a great choice for gardeners looking for beauty without a lot of fuss. Why add Granvia to your garden? Large, ey
Stories from the Garden: Culver's Root (opens the original)
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What Is a Culver? The Story Behind Culver’s RootDr. Allan Armitage shares the story behind the common name of Culver’s root, a native plant with a surprisingly rich medicinal history. This short episode explains how plant names often carry human stories, and why Veronicastrum virginicum ended up being associated with Dr. Culver rather than its appearance or habitat.
Stories from the Garden: Pokeweed (opens the original)
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Dr. Allan Armitage shares the story of pokeweed, a fast-growing plant with striking red stems and berries, a complicated place in Southern food history, and a reputation for being both beautiful and dangerous. He also connects the plant to folk knowledge, political misunderstanding, and the song “Poke Salad Annie.”
Dr. A's Top Picks for the Garden: Pot Mums (opens the original)
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Fall chrysanthemums get dismissed as “throwaway” plants, but Dr. Allan Armitage makes the case that pot mums are one of the easiest ways to get instant color on your deck, porch, or front door. If you want a plant that looks great fast, comes in a huge range of colors and container sizes, and basically performs the second you bring it home, this short episode is for you. Dr. A shares why he still buys pot mums, how he uses them in containers, and what to expect if you decide to keep them around
Dr. A's Top Picks for the Garden: Butterfly Bush (opens the original)
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Join Dr. Allan Armitage as he explores his favorite plant, the butterfly bush, highlighting its varieties, growth habits, care tips, and the impact on pollinators. Perfect for gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow, attractive plant for any landscape. Why butterfly bush is a gardener's favorite Varieties of butterfly bush: Cascade series, Pugster series, and dwarfer Buzz series Growing tips: pruning, hardiness zones, sunlight, and size management Benefits for pollinators, especially butterflies C
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