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Austrian Pine as Living Christmas Tree

Austrian Pine as Living Christmas Tree

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Austrian Pine as a Living Christmas Tree http://youtu.be/CB--XsO0Qzc A very resilient Pine for the poor soils or alkaline conditions in the Midwest and far...

Austrian Pine as Living Christmas Tree

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Austrian Pine as a Living Christmas Tree http://youtu.be/CB--XsO0Qzc A very resilient Pine for the poor soils or alkaline conditions in the Midwest and far...

Most Christmas Trees go up this Weekend

Most Christmas Trees go up this Weekend

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The four main types of fresh-cut trees being sold in the central highlands this season are all firs: the Noble, Douglas, Grand, and Nordman. If you are worried about your...

Most Christmas Trees go up this Weekend

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

The four main types of fresh-cut trees being sold in the central highlands this season are all firs: the Noble, Douglas, Grand, and Nordman. If you are worried about your...

Santas Delight English Holly

Santas Delight English Holly

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Santas Delight English Holly http://youtu.be/Khfd7jvoHHU Deep blue-green leaves are bordered by a wide creamy-white border which changes to pink in fall. Bright red berries...

Santas Delight English Holly

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Santas Delight English Holly http://youtu.be/Khfd7jvoHHU Deep blue-green leaves are bordered by a wide creamy-white border which changes to pink in fall. Bright red berries...

Emerald Arborvitae as Living Christmas Tree

Emerald Arborvitae as Living Christmas Tree

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Emerald Arborvitae as a Living Christmas Tree http://youtu.be/QE7W_zE7EdM The rich green of its foliage and handsome, narrow form make this conifer an excellent choice...

Emerald Arborvitae as Living Christmas Tree

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Emerald Arborvitae as a Living Christmas Tree http://youtu.be/QE7W_zE7EdM The rich green of its foliage and handsome, narrow form make this conifer an excellent choice...

Goshiki Holly through winter

Goshiki Holly through winter

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Goshiki Holly through winter http://youtu.be/RFuqxEUKDw4 Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. The green leaves...

Goshiki Holly through winter

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Goshiki Holly through winter http://youtu.be/RFuqxEUKDw4 Goshiki translates from Japanese as "five colors". Its new leaves emerge red and quickly turn green. The green leaves...

Vanderwolf Pine

Vanderwolf Pine as a Living Christmas Tree

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Vanderwolf Pine as a Living Christmas Tree http://youtu.be/oYr7Se1reJY This Pine produces fluffy foliage that resembles a Cedar from a distance. It is remarkably resilient...

Vanderwolf Pine as a Living Christmas Tree

Ken Lain, mountain gardener

Plant tip of the day - Vanderwolf Pine as a Living Christmas Tree http://youtu.be/oYr7Se1reJY This Pine produces fluffy foliage that resembles a Cedar from a distance. It is remarkably resilient...