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If you have further questions, please write to Bruce at Crawford@njaes.rutgers.edu

September 2025 Plant of the Month – Kirengeshoma palmata

September 1, 2025 By Bruce Crawford

Kirengeshoma palmataAn Herbaceous ‘Maple’ for the Shade Garden

When I first started to study horticulture, I would routinely visit various public gardens to glean whatever knowledge possible about plants. Longwood Gardens was a frequent destination and I became intrigued by a short shrubby Maple growing adjacent to a sprawling clump of Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora). To my surprise, it was not a Maple, nor was it even a woody plant! It was an herbaceous plant…

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Gardening Notes for September 2025

September 1, 2025 By Bruce Crawford

September marks the start of getting the garden – and the gardener – ready for a long winters rest. I know it seems much too early to think of winter, but it is time to start planning for winter and the year to follow. To this end, consider how best to overwinter and to make room for your favorite non-hardy plants indoors. We still have a good month remaining to plan, so there is no rush!…..

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August 2025 Plant of the Month – Lobelia Cardinalis

August 1, 2025 By Bruce Crawford

Lobelia cardinalis plant of the monthAttracting Garden Motion and Wonder

Watching Butterflies gently move from flower to flower or a Hummingbird hover before a flower are but a few of the wonders and rewards gardeners get to enjoy. Fortunately, there are numerous plants with a magnetic appeal for these charismatic pollinators, ensuring the garden is filled with more than just color and texture…..
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Gardening Notes for August 2025

August 1, 2025 By Bruce Crawford

Gardening Notes August 2025To me, August is the month that best epitomizes summer. The days remain long, with the daytime chant of the Cicadas and the evening chorus of Crickets and Katydids. Rainfall in July was ample. Coupled with the warm temperatures, most plants have flourished, although the rains of June did set some plants back a bit…..

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Gardening Notes for July 2025

July 15, 2025 By Bruce Crawford

gardening notes for July 2025 Finally, the hazy, lazy days of summer have arrived – something many of us longed for during those chilly days last winter and even in May! The temperatures are warm, the days are long and hopefully the rain is ample! The heat and humidity have certainly returned too, so try to garden during the cooler temperatures of the early mornings and evenings….

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