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What perennials do you have?  Couple of examples we have here.

4/30/2019

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        Here we go another day at Becky's Greenhouse.  I will feature today some of the perennials we have here for sale.  I do buy these in, and they look great.  We are here from 9-6 Monday thru Saturday, 11-4 on Sunday.  LOVE to have you stop.
 
Foxglove, Foxy Digitalis Plants
Digitalis purpurea
Digitalis 'Foxy' is a beautiful, showy bloom that will brighten up any garden! Commonly known as "foxglove" or "lady's glove," this attractive plant produces a mix of spotted colored flowers that grow in a tubular fashion. Supported by tall, upright stalks that are covered in velvety gray-green leaves, Digitalis prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade.
 
Traditionally grown for its medicinal powers over the heart, modern medicine has found a use for its natural toxins to manufacture pharmaceuticals that prevent heart failure. These highly toxic plants should never be ingested as dosages vary and can become fatal for humans and some animals. These toxic chemicals are found throughout the whole plant and during periods of heavy pollination, can contaminate other plants growing nearby. Be careful not to plant edibles near Digitalis, Foxglove for fear of this contamination. When measured in correct dosages, the Digitalis can help cardiopulmonary action by opening constricted veins and allowing more blood flow to the heart, strengthening its beat.
 
Foxglove Plants
Blooming from early to mid summer, this perennial is a major attraction to bees, butterflies and birds. A must for the Cottage Garden, try planting Digitalis in woodland gardens, as a border plant or cut-flowers. Leave some dead flower stalks to self sow for future flowers.
 
Please remember that all parts of Digitalis are poisonous if ingested!
 
Features
Zones: 4 - 8, Biennial
Size: 36"H 18"S
Light: Full to Part Sun
Bloom: Purple, Pink, Yellow, White, Early Summer
Uses: Digitalis 'Foxy' is a beautiful tubular flower with marbled spots that will really liven up your garden with its showy colors. Used medicinally, toxins in the plant are used to treat heart failure and extracts are used in some modern pharmaceuticals.
 
Tips: Never ingest the Digitalis plant! Highly toxic, it can be fatal to humans and some animals if taken internally in the wrong dosage.
 
taken from https://www.thegrowers-exchange.com/Digitalis_Foxy
 
Creeping baby's breath 'Filou White'
Genus
Gypsophila
Variety or Cultivar
'Filou White' _ 'Filou White' is a mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with linear, dark green leaves and loose panicles of small, fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers throughout summer.  https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
till next time, this is Becky Litterer, Becky's Greenhouse Dougherty Iowa beckmall@ netins.net

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What flowers can I grow to use in bouquets for my home?

4/29/2019

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We believe and all will be good.

4/28/2019

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First time ever to have a winter storm warning during our OPEN HOUSE....

4/27/2019

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   So this is a miserable day, rain early this morning, sleet and now it is snowing.  Starting to accumulate.  Great day for OPEN HOUSE...but nothing we can do about it and it will not last so that is the shining part of it.  I am working in the greenhouse as there is always stuff to do.  We had a great day yesterday so that really helped.  AND we are ready to be open so that is good.  Really don't want anyone to travel today, but if the weather and roads are ok tomorrow we will be open for another 3rd day of the OPEN HOUSE.  In the 30 years of growing plants, we have snow, sleet, tornados and good weather but don't think we have ever had a winter storm warning.  SO this is a first.  Be safe and spring will be back.  Till next time, this is Becky Litterer, Becky's Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa beckmall@netins.net  
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New for us this year GRAPE plants....

4/25/2019

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I need your help!!!!!!

4/25/2019

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How many tomatoes can I put in a large container?   Question asked this week.

4/24/2019

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We are getting ready for the OPEN House and the start of the gardening season.  Have to love it!!!!

4/23/2019

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We are now into spring, so time to do APRIL chores now in our Midwest.

4/22/2019

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I have a favor to ask.  Share this posting on your newsfeed.  Need to get the word out about the OPEN HOUSE next weekend.  THANK You....

4/20/2019

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