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City of Lakewood adopts Mojave Sage

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Pat Hayward

Big news from the City of Lakewood came in this week: the city council adopted a Plant Select® recommended perennial, Mojave Sage (Salvia pachyphylla) to be their official “city plant.” According to the community’s horticulturist (and Plant Select® champion!), Greg Foreman, Mojave … Continue reading →

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Late summer splendor in Jefferson County

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Pat Hayward

Cooler temperatures and some well-timed rains have created a late summer paradise for many gardeners. There’s still time to move, add, change, delete plants from your  gardens, or, if you’re tired of gardening, liberate yourself and get out and see … Continue reading →

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Shocking Salvias!

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Pat Hayward

Yesterday I visited 9 of our demonstration gardens in the Denver Metro area and WOW! the plants were lucious, the colors were stunning, and what a variety of settings and garden styles I enjoyed at these gardens. What shocked me … Continue reading →

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Fall – a time of renewal in the garden

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Pat Hayward

It used to be that fall meant the end of summer; now it means a return to reasonable gardening weather again! Trays of plants that sat in the driveway all summer are being disbursed throughout my gardens. The hummingbirds are … Continue reading →

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