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  April 15 Perennial of the Week: Penstemons   Previous Perennials:
   

Penstemons are commonly called "Beardstongue" and thrive on low irrigation and poor soil. They are considered a challenge in other parts of the country but are native to western America. I have had varieties survive (neglected them too) as perennials for years in CPN, faithfully blooming, attracting hummingbirds, never had a bug problem with them either.

They are hardy, drought-tolerant — and beautiful.

There is a Penstemon website. My favorite is "Prairie Jewel".

   Penstemons
           
  April 15 Tool of the Week: Japanese Knife   Previous Tool of the Week:
     

This tool is a cross between a knife and a trowel and is excellent for planting, transplanting, grubbing, removing roots and weeds, dividing perennials. The blade is dished and has a serrated edge on one side and a sharpened edge on the other. Does well in our crappy soil.

I got my Japanese Farmer's Knife at www.leevalley.com for $17.50 in the Gardening section, under Trowels. It comes with a sheath.

   Japanese Garden Knife
           
  April 15 Shrub of the Week: Spicewood   Previous Shrubs:
     

This member of the Viburnum family (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is hard to find but so worth it. It has the best scented white-clustered flowers in spring. The scent lasts weeks and is among the most fragrant of all bushes. It is memorable.

Mine is in a very dry, NE shaded location (gets only 2-3hrs/light/day). It is partly evergreen. Grows square shaped (tall as is broad) to 6'. Zone 4.

   Spicewood - Viburnum
           
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  Green Thumb Picks for the Week of April 30
Perennial of the Week: Monarda
 

Monarda, or Bee Balm,
   
Tool of the Week: The Golf Bag
 

Seriously, a golf bag attached to a pull-behind cart makes the best tool caddy for working in the yard. It doesn't easily tip, rolls over everything and you can stow a rake and other long handled things in the club slots with enough additional pockets for pruners, trowels and what-not.

Pick up a used bag at a yard sale, commandeer your spouse's spare, watch the golf outlets' sales and grab a cart. It works great.
   
Shrub of the Week: Dwarf Lilac
 

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