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JOE-PYE WEED Eutrochium

by karen blackerby logan

A member of the Asteraceae (Aster) family, Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) is a late-summer blooming native with vital ecological value. It serves as a primary late-season nectar source for pollinators,...

SEDUMS Late-Summer Stars of the Garden

When late summer arrives and other perennials begin to fade, sedums, commonly known as stonecrops, standout. Belonging to the family Crassulaceae, this diverse genus contains hundreds of species prized for their thick, succulent foliage and...

Scentsation Honeysuckle

AUTUMN CLIMBERSTHE LATE SEASON VERTICAL GARDEN

As summer annuals fade, late-season blooming vines step up to bring dramatic color, texture, and ecological value to the autumn landscape. Vertical gardening...

Agastache foeniculum will grow 2-3′ tall in full sun and well drained soil. Numerous species of bees and butterflies are attracted to it’s purple-blue flowers.

AGASTACHEfoeniculum

Anise Hyssop / Hummingbird Mint

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Cool-WeatherCrops for Fall

The peak days of summer are here, and for Martha’s Vineyard gardeners that marks the time to start a new round of cool weather crops. Because we’re surrounded by water, our island enjoys a uniquely extended growing season. While we often get a few light frosts ...