Perennials just keep on blooming
June is Perennial and Rose Month
By Susan Nienow CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      You don't have to talk to them - perennials keep delivering year after year. No longer just for avid gardeners, perennials are widely available and commonly seen in local gardens. Breeders have come up with many repeat blooming perennials that are easy care.
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Roses made easy
The flower of lovers no longer thorny to grow
By Susan Nienow CONTRIBUTING WRITER
      With names like Sexy Rexy, Betty Boop, Hot Tamale and Play Girl, it is easy to see the love connection people have with roses. But buying long-stemmed roses and growing them are two different things. Local gardeners have mixed feelings about growing these plants that require so much attention.
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