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  • … "Green" Roses Some gardeners are intimidated by growing roses, and the idea of incorporating ecofriendly techniques is just another thorn in their sides. Nothing could be further from the truth! Rose care requires work, but it is straightforward, the rewards are rich, and many "green" tips make the work easier, are less expensive than traditional techniques, and
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  • … This clump-forming perennial grows to a height of 8 inches with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has white and lavender blooms that attract butterflies from May through August. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This shrub grows to a height of about 7 feet with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. It has white blooms in May and June followed by red, pink, and purple fruit. It is attractive to birds. …
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  • … This mat-forming perennial needs full sun and dry soil conditions to reach a height of 8 inches. It produces yellow and orange blooms that attract butterflies in August and September. It is often confused with a related species, Sedum kamschaticum . …
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  • … This perennial grows to a height of 3 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions It has showy purple and rose blooms that attract butterflies from May through August and belongs in a border. It is native to the Midwest. …
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  • … This clump-forming perennial grows to a height of 18 inches with full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture conditions. Its white blooms attract butterflies in May and June. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This clumping perennial grows to a height of 2 feet with full sun and dry to medium moisture conditions. In July and August it produces green and purple flowers that attract birds. It is a specimen in a border or a ground cover. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant
  • … This mat-forming perennial grows to a height of 1 foot with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. It has mauve and lilac blooms that attract butterflies from July through October. It belongs in a border and is resistant to deer. …
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  • … —And Kind Neighbors How Nature Preschoolers Embrace Friends of All Abilities This past summer … was flying with her daughter Keira, age 5, when another young child at the airport got upset and started to shout. Other travelers stared as the child became increasingly distraught; Keira … “She had tools in her toolbox to be kind to other children.” For these preschoolers, the logic is simple: Different people need different things, and if you can help, you help.   Nature …
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  • … This tree grows to a height of 13 feet with full sun and moderate moisture conditions. Its white blooms from March through June are followed by pink and yellowish-green fruit. It is a specimen. …
    Type: Garden Guide Plant