{"title":"Donna's Picks","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eMy picks!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eI want to share my \u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"194\"\u003e20+ years of experience\u003c\/strong\u003e growing annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs by highlighting varieties that perform well and exciting new products I’m loving this season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eI look for hardiness, overall appeal, and performance. Sometimes I’ll also share plants I’ve grown in my own garden. As Alberta gardeners, we all know how short our season is, so I hope these picks help make your gardening season even more beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eLet’s ‘Grow Beauty Together’!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColeus - Skeletal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew for 2026!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA truly unique coleus with an eye-catching pattern that is growing very well so far. Another great sun-tolerant coleus for our region. Our website photo doesn’t do it justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHB - No Fuss 15\" Hanging Basket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Calgary Plants original design. Suitable for part shade to full sun, this beauty is already showing great performance. Best of all, it’s low maintenance — no deadheading needed, just easy, soothing appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContainer - Amazonas Breeze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA 13\" container with beautiful colour combinations. These containers are filling out nicely, and in just a few more weeks they will be stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial - Bugbane ‘Brunette’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis perennial has it all — fragrant dark chocolate-purple foliage that contrasts beautifully with its white flower spikes. It’s a Zone 4 variety and may benefit from a bit of shelter, but it’s absolutely stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHP - Impatiens Sanibel Mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA new hanging pouch variety that I’m very impressed with. Since it does well in part shade, it will also need less watering. The colour mix is beautiful, and as you can see, it’s already blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"actaea-brunette-bugbane","title":"Actaea Simp - Bugbane Brunette","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful chocolate-purple, fragrant foliage and long, airy upright spikes of white flowers; prefers moist, but well-drained soil; use this plant primarily for its wonderful contrasting leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL NAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actaea\u003cem\u003e simp 'Brunette'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER NAMES: \u003c\/strong\u003eBaneberry, Fairy Candle, Black Snakeroot, Black Cohosh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: \u003c\/strong\u003e150-180 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-75 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUN EXPOSURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to full shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWER COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOWERING TIME:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOLIAGE COLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green to purple black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLD HARDINESS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 \u003cem\u003e( Should survive up to -34.4° Celsius )\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER NEEDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER FEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive Foliage, \u003cspan\u003eBorder, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, \u003cspan\u003eFragrant, \u003c\/span\u003eRabbit Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VN 24","offers":[{"title":"5.5\"G","offer_id":22612259909,"sku":"B4 W-D","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0205\/4654\/products\/brunette_bugbane.jpg?v=1542564700"},{"product_id":"hanging-basket-no-fuss","title":"Hanging Basket - 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