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‘Cat’s Pajamas’ Catmint: The Space-Saving Pollinator Magnet That Defies Pests
How a humble perennial solves three major gardening dilemmas while transforming your outdoor space Every gardener knows the struggle: you want vibrant color that lasts, plants that don’t become deer buffet, and flowers that actually benefit your local ecosystem. Most resort to chemical sprays, constant replanting, or surrendering entire sections of their garden to wildlife. The ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ Catmint (Nepeta) shatters these compromises with its […]
Therese Bugnet: The Winter-Hardy Rose That Blooms Against All Odds
How a century-old Rugosa variety became the holy grail for northern gardeners Every gardener north of Zone 5 knows the heartbreak: you fall in love with a rose’s perfume and delicate petals, only to watch it succumb to winter’s wrath. Conventional wisdom says roses require coddling – endless spraying, elaborate winter protection, and crossed fingers. But what if there existed a rose that laughed at […]
Belarina® ‘Nectarine’ Primrose: The Shade Garden’s Winter Jewel
How a humble perennial solves the most frustrating problem of shade gardening The Shade Gardener’s Secret Weapon Every shade gardener knows the struggle: that barren period between winter’s end and spring’s arrival when most plants refuse to bloom. You’ve tried forcing bulbs (only to watch them wilt), planted early annuals (that got frostbite), or worse—resigned yourself to months of bare earth. The Belarina® ‘Nectarine’ Primrose […]