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Easily grown in average, medium� moisture, well-drained soils in�full sun to part shade. Best in full� sun. Good soil drainage is essential.�Plants will perform poorly and may� not survive winter in hard clay soils� that retain moisture. Plants tolerate heat and some dry soils once� established. Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional bloom.� Agastache hybrids are typically winter hardy to at least USDA�Zone 6. Where winter survival is a potential problem, plants should�be sited in protected locations (e.g., southern exposures) with leaf and�flower stems being left in place over winter for additional protection.�Sandy/gravelly mulches will protect plants and help to avoid onset�of rot.�

Several unique hybrid forms of Anise-Hyssop are now available.�

This outstanding selection is superb for growing in tubs or pots, or�

in the warm sunny border. It forms an upright bush of medium-�

green leaves, bearing long spikes of magenta-pink flowers from�

mid to late summer. Flowers are useful for cutting, and attract�

both butterflies and hummingbirds. Choose a well-drained site�

since this resents having wet feet through the winter.�

Worth growing as an annual in colder regions.�

POLICIES WRITTEN�

This variety is a mounding groundcover ideal for sandy, well-�drained soils. It has a compact form with deep, lilac-pink and�white flowers. The blooms appear in late May and early June.� It is known for its 'fluffy' green foliage.� SIZE: 3 feett in height within a couple of years with an equal�spread.� LOCATION: full sun is best for flower production. Best situated� in a slightly sheltered areas to prevent heavy winter kill. Likes� well drained soils. Add peat moss to help with drainage and�work to loosen any compacted soil at time of planting to allow�for proper drainage and airation.�

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9�

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9�

Allgold Broom will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a�spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore�doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for�planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under� ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.�

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with�very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant,�and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is particular� about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for clay, alkaline soils, and is able to handle�environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city�Environments.� Allgold Broom is clothed in stunning lightly-scented yellow pea-like flowers with white overtones� along the branches from mid to late spring. It has grayish green foliage throughout the season.�The small compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. The fruit is not ornamentally� significant. The smooth bark and lime green branches add an interesting dimension to the�Landscape.�Allgold Broom is an open multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a shapely form and gracefully�arching branches. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less�refined foliage.�A high quality flowering shrub for difficult places with dry, infertile soil, excellent for use in massing;� bright yellow and white flowers in spring in a densely branched, twiggy mound; best used in specific�landscape situations.�

Height: 24-36 in�

Spread: 12-24 in�

Zone: 5-8�

Get ready to ignite your landscape with this member of the Ignite™ series of Hypericum that will�

give you outstanding color from early summer through fall. Ignite™ Scarlet Red is a short growing,�

dense, upright plant with strong stems that feature deep green foliage tightly held to form a�

mounding pillar of green. The foliage serves as the perfect backing for loads of yellow, almost star-�

like flowers that begin blooming in mid-June and continue until frost. The flowers are plentiful�

and the color outstanding but it is not all the color displayed by this plant. As flowers go by, fruit�

develops that turns a dark orange-red and adds to the color show right on through the fall. Perfect�

for sun and small spaces, this selection is a color machine in the ground or in a mixed container�

and it even tolerates sandy soil and drought once established along with being deer resistant.�

Only dried up branches have to be cut back to the ground, and if planted in a container, the plant�

can be stored in a dark cool garage or shed over winter.�

Hypericum androsaemum�

'Ignite Red' foliage�

•Mass Planting�

•General Garden Use�

•Container Planting�

•Groundcover�

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Ingredients�8 cups Ranch flavored tortilla chips�(I used Cool Ranch Doritos)�4 cups cooked chicken shredded�1 1/2 cups Frank's Buffalo Wing sauce�(or your favorite)�water�3 cups shredded cheddar cheese�4 ounces blue cheese crumbles�1 cup chopped celery�

Instructions�

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Spread tortilla chips on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow dish.�

2. Bring wing sauce and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Add shredded cooked chicken; heat through.�

Strain the chicken (reserving the sauce) and spread over ranch-flavored tortilla chips. Top with�

shredded cheddar.�

3. Bake in the upper third portion of the oven until cheese is melted for about 5-7 minutes. After�

nachos are baked top with blue cheese, chopped celery and the reserved wing sauce.�

Note: All these measurements are approximate. As with any nachos, adjust ingredients to your�

personal preference.�

Prep Time: 5 minutes�

1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream�

1 cup milk�

1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pure Peppermint�

Extract�

1/4 teaspoon McCormick Green Food Color�

Whipped cream and green sprinkles�

(optional)�

1. Place ice cream, milk, peppermint extract�

and green food color in blender; cover.�

Blend on high speed until smooth.�

2. Pour into glasses. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately.�

Makes 3 servings.�

Green beer:�

Can't be easier!!!�

All you need to do is adding McCormick�

green food color in your favorite beer.�

5-6 drops of green food color for�

12 oz beer�

Berri-Magic Kids' holly combination: If you crave red berries�

, consider this marriage of berry-producing Ilex x meserveae�

'Blue Girl' with pollinating I. x m. 'Blue Boy' in one container�

. Plant this 6- to 8-foot-tall and 3- to 6-foot-wide evergreen�

pairing in sun or part shade away from paths or patios to�

avoid a prickly encounter. Plant the easy-to-grow, winter-blooming 'Mediterranean White' heath�

(Erica x darleyensis 'Mediterranean White') underneath for a berry and flower show.�

Plant Description�

A standout because of its brilliant mint green foliage displayed on a beautiful arching form.�

A constant performer in all climates in shrub borders, mass plantings or on the fringe of�

natural areas. An excellent choice as a topiary specimen at entryways or in formal gardens.�

Evergreen.�

Rare among intersectional� hybrids, magnificent flowers�appear orange when they first�open, fading to a beautiful peachy� yellow. Fully opened flowers� can reach up to eight inches�across, and have a wonderful�mild fragrance. Large contrasting�dark-red central flares are� extremely prominent. This new�cultivar has a vigorous growth� habit with deep green, finely-�cut foliage that is disease resistant.�Hybridized by Don Smith, a� leading Itoh Peony breeder.�

Large flowers up to six inches across provide an�

unusual and exquisite ever-changing blend of colors.�

When opening, blooms appear mostly pink, but are�

actually light yellow heavily flushed with deep�

lavender pink. As flowers mature, the pink and�

yellow fades to pale white, with a large dark�

burgundy flare in the center. Blooms appear early May through end of June. Finely cut dark green�

foliage and a rounded form make this an excellent landscape plant. Hybridized by Don Smith, a�

leading Itoh Peony breeder.�

Exceptionally large blooms measure seven to eight inches across, held on�

strong stems above a compact mound of dark green, trouble-free foliage�

that lasts well into autumn. The masses of clear yellow petals have a�

nearly translucent quality, forming a perfectly formal double flower with�

a light and very pleasant fragrance. Ideal for cutting. Hybridized by Don�

Smith, a leading Itoh Peony breeder.�

Weeping Willow tree signifies profundity, visions and a reflective nature. You think far ahead in�

any situation. You are a profound thinker and would like to analyse a situation before you act on�

it. You also reflect on your actions and how other people react to you. This makes you a good�

reader of people and also keeps you in good stead.�

There are more than 400 species of weeping willow�

trees, with most found in the Northern Hemisphere.�

Weeping willows cross with one another so easily that�

new varieties constantly spring up, both in nature and�

in cultivation.�

Willows can be either trees or shrubs, depending upon the plant. In arctic and alpine areas, willows�

grow so low to the ground they are called creeping shrubs, but most willows grow to be 40 or more�

feet tall.�

Weeping willow trees are fast growing. They easily grow ten�

feet per year, and dominate the landscape. Their rounded,�

drooping branches give the tree a distinctive shape. Willows�

like standing water, and will clear up troublesome spots in the�

landscape prone to pools, puddles and floods. They also like to�

grow near ponds, streams and lakes.Weeping willows aren't fussy about their soil type, and they're�

very adaptive. While they prefer moist, cool conditions, they can tolerate some drought. They're a�

great choice to create an oasis of shade, if you have space to grow these gentle giants.�

Most willows have pretty, green foliage and long, thin leaves. In the fall, the color ranges from a�

light yellow-green shade to a pretty blue color, depending upon the type. Trees lose their leaves in�

the fall, and are ideal to create summertime shade.�

Blue Birds�

The bluebird is a longtime symbol of� happiness, good health and hope in North� America. Native Americans displayed the�bird in their art and told tales of its beauty and humility in their folklore. They hung hollowed�gourds over their refuse piles and meat drying areas to house the bluebirds, which would eat pesky� bugs attracted to such places.�

The first settlers were mesmerized by the birds’ brilliant color and sent back its feathers and skin�to their royalty as a gift and representation of the wonders of the new world. Early American farmers� built and hung boxes around the farm to encourage the presence of the bird that kept down insect�populations harmful to crops.�

In modern culture, the bluebird has made an appearance in “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” the Disney Song�and in the Wizard of Oz in “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The bird has inspired many, including�Henry David Thoreau and Robert Frost. Given the bluebird’s place in our art and culture, it is hard�to believe that it was once a threatened species.�

The Eastern Bluebird has the scientific name of Sialia sialis, sialis being the Greek word for “kind�of bird” as it was one of the first birds named by Carl Linnaeus (the father of our taxonomical�naming system) in the mid-1700s. The bluebird is a songbird in the Turdidae or Thrush family,� along with the American Robin, Wood Thrush and Veery. Thrushes are round, cup-nesting�insectivores. The bluebird diet consists of 70% insects (grasshoppers, crickets, katydids, beetles),�and 30% invertebrates (worms, sowbugs, snails) and berries (pokeberries, juniper, hackberries,�blackberries). They are platform feeders, meaning they only eat on flat surfaces, not from traditional�birdfeeders. Bluebirds are migratory birds; their range extends all the way to Canada in the warmer�months and south to Central America in the colder months. In Virginia, they can be seen year-round� and will overwinter in thickets.�

From a conservation standpoint, one of the more interesting things about the bluebird is the fact�that it is a secondary cavity nester. This means that it creates its nests in cavities, but is not strong� enough to peck out its own holes and is therefore dependent on woodpeckers and other natural�cavity creators.�

Vibrant lilac blooms! Bred for sun-fast, long-lasting blooms,�

compact size and drought tolerance, this shrubby hybrid Salvia�

deserves a prominent location in the garden. Kept lightly clipped,�

use as a low informal hedge, or feature as a specimen in a perennial�

border or container garden.�

Perfect for water-wise gardens! This carefree, shrubby perennial blooms�

all summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies with vibrant color�

and aromatic foliage. Produces a massed display of salmon pink large�

flowers shown off against green foliage.�

Simply thrives in heat and drought when established. A fantastic�

selection for borders, mass plantings or large patio tubs.�

Shimmery, cream colored blooms show from spring until frost;�

flowering nearly year-round in mild climates! Easy to grow shrub�

with compact, rounded habit and good drought tolerance, perfect�

for waterwise gardens, perennial borders and patio containers.�

Kept lightly clipped, makes an attractive, low informal hedge.�