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A Midwest Backyard Flower Trial
For the past four years, industry consultant Vaughn Fletcher has been providing insight into new variety introductions and evaluating various plant tr... more »
Vaughn’s Midwest Sampler Container Trial
Since 2017 I have focused on the performance of new annual and perennial introductions in regional trials. This month, I will highlight specific plant... more »
A “Living Catalog” in Michigan
As 2019 comes to an end, you have likely already begun prepping for the 2020 season. What varieties will you offer? Have you added any new 2020 introd... more »
Some Like It Hot
The Dallas Arboretum is a world-class facility consisting of 70 acres of assorted plant collections, including hardy ferns, holly, palms, Japanese map... more »
Distinctive Performers at University of Georgia
It's that time of year again. Trial gardens are at their summer peak, and every plant is being analyzed for its strength and overall aesthetics before... more »
Propagating and Finishing Seven Common Vegetative Annuals
There are several factors to consider when propagating vegetative annual cuttings. These include media selection, sanitation, unboxing and sticking gu... more »