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Little Snow Pea Purple from Sakata - National Garden Bureau
Neon Burst Dogwood from First Editions - National Garden Bureau
EDIBLE Year of the Pea
SHRUB Year of the Dogwood
This protein-rich vegetable is native to the Mediterranean region. Peas give back to the planet by capturing nitrogen from the air and creating their fertilizer, cutting down on inputs and boosting plants around or after them. If you plant peas and reuse the soil, the next crop will have a boost in yield that can be up to 10 per cent. One little known, but important practice is controlled watering. After seeds are planted, peas benefit from light daily watering for up to two weeks until emergence. After roots are established, and a healthy plant has formed, they will only need half an inch per week or water every other day to avoid root rot issues. Different types of peas come in various sizes, colours and vine types. They can be used as a row crop or trellised in your garden with vines to create a beautiful cascade for harvest throughout the season.
With dozens of species across the world, dogwood has been a part of human history for centuries. And since the 1800s, this group of trees and shrubs has become a garden favourite. From stunning flowers to colourful stems and berries, these plants offer qualities that are right at home in gardens. Many dogwoods are native to North America, making them useful for local insects and wildlife. For many, their spring blooms are considered a symbol of rebirth and renewal, and a sign to plant crops. Dogwood are low-maintenance plants that don’t require much care once they’re established. Like other shrubs, dogwood requires regular watering to get established. After their first season, they should grow well with minimal watering. As dogwoods grow older, their stems begin to lose that distinct red or yellow colour. Pruning one-third of the oldest stems to the ground each year promotes younger stems with better colour. Ideally, pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before the plants start growing.
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