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A few notes before we begin...

We have had several calls from gardeners unable to find Orthene.  Apparently some of the chain stores have dropped the product and are telling customers that the product is no longer being manufactured. Orthene is still being manufactured and is available if you ask for it in real garden center.

We have in stock now the very hard to find “Spigelia marilandica” (Indian Pink). This plant is native to Maryland.  It has red flowers tipped in yellow and will grow in partial shade.  We have the best crop we have ever had of these rare plants. They are in 1 gallon pots and are $9.85 each.

We also have Caryopteris Longwood Blue back in stock.
 

Little Rascal Holly

Phlox David

Gardenview Scarlet

At this time of the year our thoughts turn to a patriotic theme and the colors of the flag: red, white and blue.  A red, white and blue annual garden is relatively easy to create.

A perennial combination blooming for the 4th of July in pure white, bright red and deep blue is a little more difficult. For full sun, the best combination is one that will bloom starting in July into the summer. Use a red monarda such as Gardenview Scarlet; for the purest white I suggest the Phlox David; and for a deep flag blue I suggest Veronica Sunny Border Blue.  A planting with 3-5 plants of each perennial makes a very nice display.  I suggest placing the monarda and phlox towards the rear and the veronica in the foreground. These plants usually bloom together, but seasons change and there are no guarantees.

If you would like a patriotic garden to bloom earlier in May and to be lower growing consider Dianthus Gold Dust for the red, Veronica Crater Lake Blue and for pure white, use Iberis (candy tuft) Little Gem.

For more information or to place an order for one of these perennials click the links below:

The Garden Club Radio Show

Every Saturday morning from 7:00 am to 9:00 am you can listen to the highly acclaimed Garden Club Radio Show online through WCBM's website.  Click here for more information about the radio show, including how to listen online.

If you live in or will be traveling in the Maryland or Washington DC area, you can also listen to the show by tuning your radio to 680 AM.  Any local listeners that may be traveling out of the area can still tune in to the show online, as mentioned above.  Feel free to call in with your questions at 410-922-6680 or toll-free 1-800-922-6680.

We will be open on the 4th of July. Our hours will be 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. From all of us at Carroll Gardens, please have a safe and happy holiday. 

Happy Gardening,

Alan Summers