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About me: I am a cut-flower grower in N. Illinois. I also createminiature "containerscapes" titled MuseMeants TM and FaeriescapesTM - each with a tale to tell. Always seeking out new information, unusual seed and plant sources, ideas to incorporate into both my personal and commercial garden spaces.

My zone is: z4B IL
GardenWeb Member: 2004-10-11
Commented: Favorite 'Grass' Seedhead for Bouquets? Teresa, I have grown most of the grasses that others have recommended here, but my hands-down favorite is the Northern Sea Oats! It will be an easy-care perennial for you. It is a winner in all of it...
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Commented: First JBs of the year spotted in WI I am wondering if anyone has used Garlic Barrier spray on roses to drive the Japanese Beetles away? Was it effective? Will it harm the sensitive rugosas? Same questions concerning Neem......Any experi...
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Commented: Zinnias Owl, Since you are having a problem with your FIRST picking of zinnias, I suspect that you are cutting them when they are not quite yet mature. Immature zinnias and their weak stems will droop and no...
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