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Mmmmm… What’s that smell? Wait, don’t tell me – it’s lavender, of course! Yes, it’s Lavandula, all right. Nothing else can match the calming, clean fragrance of this legendary herb. That marvelous fresh scent gave the genus its name. Lavender is from lavare, Latin for “to wash.” It’s been used for that purpose for millennia. Mediterranean lavenders have a multi-functional, timeless appeal, making them an essen

  Agastache, also known as "Mexican hyssop," is a delightful addition to any sunny garden border, infusing the air with an enchanting scent of sweet licorice. This robust North American native genus, often dubbed "hummingbird mint," is a favorite among gardeners not just for its aromatic charm but also for its remarkable ability to draw in a flurry of beneficial pollinators like butterflies, bees, and of course hummingbirds. And here’s the cherry on top:

Get ready to roll out the welcome mat for eager early spring gardeners. That first sunny weekend of spring is closer than you think.The Desert Eve™ series is one of the earliest blooming yarrow you can grow. These vibrant, sunset-hued Achillea are adaptable to various soils and thrive in full sun to part shade. Spicy fragrant, ferny foliage stays neat and compact.Cut flower growers and backyard gardeners find these varieties well-suited for fresh or dried arrangements. Bred for vigor, comp

Agastache, also known as "Mexican hyssop," is a delightful addition to any sunny garden border, infusing the air with an enchanting scent of sweet licorice. This robust North American native genus, often dubbed "hummingbird mint," is a favorite among gardeners not just for its aromatic charm but also for its remarkable ability to draw in a flurry of beneficial pollinators like butterflies, bees, and of course hummingbirds.And here’s the cherry on top: once it's settled in, Agastache thrives even

Those who live in actual deserts know, evening is that delightful time you wait for all day, biding time until the heat of day wanes and the colors of the sky grow beautifully deep and mellow.pictured above: Desert Eve™ 'Deep Rose'- Big umbels of deep rose-pink florets.The heat of day? Who can imagine such a thing in January? Well-prepared growers are stocking benches and orders now with early blooming perennials. These flower champions are ready to welcome eager gardeners who will assuredl