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for September 19, 2015

This Week's Gardening Ideas:

A Method of Cleaning Sempervivum and Jovibarba Seeds

By parttimegardener
September 19, 2015
A Method of Cleaning Sempervivum and Jovibarba Seeds

I did quite a few crosses this year and, when it came to cleaning up the seeds, I found this method quite helpful in saving some time and avoiding the loss of too many seeds blown away with the debris. (614 words - Read the full article)

Salvias Celebration Wrapup

By dave
September 18, 2015
Salvias Celebration Wrapup

We're nearing the end of our Celebrating Salvias Week, and it was a great one! Let's have a look at the highlights from the week. (206 words - Read the full article)

Salvias and Agastaches: Gardener's Delight

By Catmint20906
September 17, 2015
Salvias and Agastaches: Gardener's Delight

Salvias and Agastaches are favorites in my garden. They are not only ornamental, but also highly beneficial. Here are three reasons, aside from their stunning and abundant beauty, to grow Salvias and Agastaches in your garden. (561 words - Read the full article)

ATP Podcast #96: Storing Seeds

By dave
September 16, 2015
ATP Podcast #96: Storing Seeds

In this episode Trish shares her best tips on how to properly store and organize your seeds.

Sensational Salvias: Much More Than Those Fantastic Flowers!

By HamiltonSquare
September 15, 2015
Sensational Salvias: Much More Than Those Fantastic Flowers!

Hamilton Square Perennial Garden is one of three large gardens thriving in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. It is an all-volunteer labor of love. The concept of a garden cemetery may strike some as unusual, but it is now a much lovelier place to rest in peace or to just visit than in its past incarnation as a derelict and vandalized city-owned property. Hamilton Square has upwards of 50 Salvias. Here are a few with qualities that bring as much joy as their flowers. (782 words - Read the full article)

Scent & Sight - Agastaches Have It All!

By Skiekitty
September 14, 2015
Scent & Sight - Agastaches Have It All!

Long lasting flowers that bring hummers and bees in droves, soft colors or wild bright colors, not to mention the scent! Agastaches will win you over, no matter where you live!

Salvia greggii: Blazing Autumn Color

By FBTS
September 13, 2015
Salvia greggii: Blazing Autumn Color

Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) is an enthusiastic bloomer and an excellent choice for robust fall color when annuals fade. Despite its name, this mint family (Lamiaceae) species flowers in many seasons. (288 words - Read the full article)

The most popular images last week from our plant database:

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Noteworthy acorn tips given this week:

7 people gave for a photo of Sage (Salvia nemorosa MarcusĀ®) by dirtdorphins

3 people gave for the idea "Scent & Sight - Agastaches Have It All!" by Skiekitty

3 people gave for the idea "Sensational Salvias: Much More Than Those Fantastic Flowers!" by HamiltonSquare

3 people gave for the Multi-Plant Photo #3677 by dirtdorphins

3 people gave for post #950113 in "Beefriends(tm) and other Garden Guests - threeeeeeeee!!" by flaflwrgrl

2 people gave for the idea "Salvias and Agastaches: Gardener's Delight" by Catmint20906

2 people gave for a photo of Salvia (Salvia coerulea 'Blue Ensign') by Sheridragonfly

2 people gave for post #951306 in "Do you agree with what and how Schools teach?" by tarev

2 people gave for a local report by ssgardener

2 people gave for post #952278 in "Banner for September 17, 2015 by Skiekitty" by Skiekitty

The most active threads this week:

Subject OP Area Replies
daylilies...it is an addiction!lottabeds13Daylilies forum43
California - please check in!LestvIrises forum35
Over on Cubits.org PNW leftoveririsloverdeeIrises forum33
DL auctionlottabeds13Daylilies forum30
Which were your first iris? A trip down memory lane......Paul2032Irises forum30
Anyone know what plant this nasty sticker is from?woofiePlant ID forum25
Need IDvalleylynnPlant ID forum24
Overwintering Ginger - Zone 5BDavidLMOTropicals forum24
I am lucky and blessedCintaAll Things Gardening forum23

Some new reviews from the ATP Green Pages:

Kielenani recommended Ken Ramsey (drdawg) and wrote:

Tropical Plants & More (drdawg) has my vote as a top-notch producer and seller! I purchased 2 Fiddle Leaf plants (1 medium-sized, 1 seedling) and I'm very happy with the outcome! The plants were meticulously wrapped and arrived without any damage. It is evident that he takes great care and pride in growing his plants as they are healthy and the leaves are lush green. I also enjoyed reading the insert he provides. He shares a personal story about how he raised the plant and the best options to ensure its survival. Customer service at its best! I have already made another purchase! -Kielenani

LysmachiaMoon recommended Hostas Direct and wrote:

Received my hosta (Empress Wu) today; beautiful plant, much bigger than I expected and very healthy. Well packaged, in good condition. I'd definitely recommend them. Prices are very good, especially if you want to buy larger numbers and are willing to get slightly smaller plants (not that much smaller than the ones I see in big box stores!)

Natalie recommended Plant Me Green and wrote:

I was very lucky to win a crepe myrtle from this company during the August Not A Raffle Raffle. I knew that the plant would be good, from the other winners posting pictures of theirs before mine arrived. Still, I couldn't believe how totally fantastic my plant was, in person! It was very tall and healthy, and in a huge pot! It was packed safely for shipping, and customer service was also excellent! This is my very first crepe myrtle, and I know I'll be buying more from this company in the future!

We keep growing, because ATP is where all the excitement is these days! Check out these numbers from last week: