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for October 11, 2014

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By dave October 11, 2014

The October 2014 Hardy Cacti, Succulents, Natives and Wildflowers Not-A-Raffle-Raffle! This is it! The final raffle of the year, and it's another great one, loading down with huge prizes from some of our favorite companies. (480 words - Read the full article)

By Cinta October 10, 2014

Hardy Cactus Opuntia If you live with snow a few months a year and yearn to have a desert garden but think it is not possible, think again: It is possible. There are many cacti that are cold hardy down to -30 degrees, but I will discuss mainly Opuntia cactus planting, designs, and companion plants that will give the appearance of a desert garden. There are numerous hardy Opuntia cacti that are hardy to -30 degrees and will survive under a foot of snow. When spring arrives for us northern gardeners, the opuntias usually are lying flat and may look dead, but they will plump up and reward you with 4" - 6" peony-form flowers in colors of yellow, pink, peach, and red in June-July. (590 words - Read the full article)

By webesemps October 9, 2014

Where To Look for Sempervivum Color at ATP Sempervivums are available in a great variety of vibrant colors, but within a year's worth of growing time Sempervivums can undergo several color changes. (481 words - Read the full article)

By perennialobsessions October 8, 2014

Sempervivum: My Favorite A plant genus that has minimal needs, thrives in some of the coldest climates and least hospitable conditions, yet provides interest throughout the year. Yet they do well in the rainy old Northwest. What more could you ask? (450 words - Read the full article)

By valleylynn October 7, 2014

Peter Dieckmann Biography At times there are special people that come into our lives. For me, Peter Dieckmann was one of those very special people and I wish that all of you also could have had the privilege of knowing him. (602 words - Read the full article)

By Gleni October 6, 2014

Sedum acre and the Mother Pot: the Making of Glowing Groundcovers Glowing yellow, stunningly good on the eye, and beloved of bees, this sedum is one I had tried to use before as a groundcover. It was a big fail. The cuttings usually did not take. One day I accidentally discovered the secret of the mother pot. (480 words - Read the full article)

By ofm October 5, 2014

Easy Propagation of Sedums Got a bunch of empty pots and some sedum? Looking for something to do with both? (847 words - Read the full article)

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Noteworthy acorn tips given this week:

7 people gave for the idea "Peter Dieckmann Biography" by valleylynn

4 people gave for post #711992 in "Banner for October 5, 2014 by Paul2032" by Paul2032

4 people gave for the idea "Easy Propagation of Sedums" by ofm

4 people gave for post #711390 in "Banner for October 4, 2014 by rocklady" by rocklady

3 people gave for the idea "Where To Look for Sempervivum Color at ATP" by webesemps

3 people gave for post #714237 in "What's Blooming- - 2014 - - Photo's please!" by foraygardengirl

3 people gave for the idea "Hardy Cactus Opuntia" by Cinta

3 people gave for post #715045 in "Banner for October 11, 2014 by plantladylin" by plantladylin

2 people gave for a photo of Lily (Lilium 'Summer Palace') by pardalinum

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