Hydrangeas for Maine Gardens: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing, Pruning & Designing with Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas for Maine Gardens: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing, Pruning & Designing with Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are among the most beautiful and versatile flowering shrubs for Maine gardens, but choosing the right variety and understanding when to prune can make all the difference. Join Aric Odone, head gardener at 19 Birch Lane in Midcoast Maine, as he explores bigleaf, smooth, panicle, mountain, and climbing hydrangeas, along with winter protection, soil chemistry, flower color, and garden design.

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Epimedium: The Underrated Shade-Loving Perennial Every Gardener Should Know

Epimedium: The Underrated Shade-Loving Perennial Every Gardener Should Know

Looking for a beautiful perennial that thrives in shade? Epimedium, also known as barrenwort, is one of the most overlooked plants for woodland gardens. Join Aric Odone, head gardener at 19 Birch Lane in Mid Coast Maine, as he explores Epimedium varieties, growing conditions, pruning, propagation, and creative ways to combine this remarkable perennial with hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants.

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Irises in the Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Irises for Season-Long Color in Zone 6