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Heptacodium

While walking through the nursery today, I noticed the Heptacodium was in bloom. It has always been one of my favorite shrubs, for a number of reasons. Heptacodium miconioides common name is “Seven son...

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Beautyberry

In my last blog I told you about one of my favorite underused shrubs, Hepticodium. Today I want to tell you about another underused shrub that has been in my landscape for the last 5 years. Officially...

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Limelight Hydrangea

As plants go, the Limelight Hydrangea is not a new plant nor is a plant that your Mother grew up with. In my estimation, this Paniculata type hydrangea from Proven Winners, is a shrub that belongs in...

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Happenings at Viola Nursery and Greenhouse

I’ve been asked by a number of my blog readers and regular customers to use the blog to keep everyone up to date on happenings at the Nursery. So I will start today, and try to keep a weekly update on...

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‘Autumn Revolution’ Bittersweet

Bittersweet is a native plant that grows freely here in the upper Midwest. A woody vine that is often found growing on trees, these plants grow 15 to 25 feet in length. Bittersweet has thin green leave...

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Making scents of gardening

Plants can transport you to a place and time that evoke pleasant memories.The post Making scents of gardening appeared first on Viola Nursery and Greenhouse Blog.

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Don’t be afraid of growing roses

Often when I suggest roses as part of a customers landscape, I get that look. You know the one….the face scrunches up and a slight scowl comes on! Many peoples first reaction to roses are “fussy, high...

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Locally Grown Means more than Vegetables

Buying locally is buying smarter.The post Locally Grown Means more than Vegetables appeared first on Viola Nursery and Greenhouse Blog.

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