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A simple calendar for Limelight, Bobo and their garden friends.
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15 Easy Perennials to Plant in October That Come Back Every Year
Plant them once in the cool of autumn and they return stronger every spring, with little watering, no replanting and blooms from May to frost.
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12 Shade Perennials That Thrive in Zone 6
Color and texture for the corners of the yard the sun forgets.
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What to do nowYour October
Your October
Garden To-Do List
Six calm jobs for this month, each with a short guide. Timing fits most of the U.S.; check your zone.
Full October calendarA series
Forgotten & Rare
Plants Our Grandmothers Grew
Old-fashioned and heirloom plants that quietly disappeared from garden centers, and why they deserve a comeback.
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