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Skippy Proof Plant of the Month: May
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Skippy Proof Plant of the Month: May

ByVanessa Palencia

Phygelius Hardy, unpalatable to wildlife & pollinator friendly. Throw anything at this fast-growing evergreen perennial, wallabies included, and it won’t blink an eye. Phygelius flowers in summer through to autumn. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Phygelius will tolerate moderate frosts. If you don’t get frosts, prune hard after flowering in…

May Jobs
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May Jobs

ByVanessa Palencia

Composting, pickling, and what to plant now. It’s time to say goodbye to summer produce and clean up garden beds. If you haven’t already, it’s time bid farewell to your withering summer crops. Compost zucchini, pumpkin and cucumber leaves. If you still have green tomatoes on the vine, pull them out (roots and all) and…