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Chaste Tree ( Vitex ) One of the highlights of the year is when the Chaste Tree blooms. It pains me that I don't know the name of it, but I suspect it is 'Shoal Creek' . I failed to record it, and I also do not remember where it came from. We sell a newer variety at Yard N' Garden called 'Flip Side ', which has stunning leaves of olive-green with a purple reverse.  A friend has the pale pink variety, but I don't think it is as pretty as the blue-colored flowers. This little tree is constantly covered with bees.  Catalpa bignoinoides   'Aurea' A large limb died over the winter, leaving a gaping hole. However, it is looking better after Michael raised some of the remaining limbs. It has bloomed profusely this year. Like the vitex, our best view of it is from the windows, where you get an elevated view. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Fire Twister' This perennial is doing much better after I moved it to a better location. I saw it last week in an ope...

Shoals Beautification Alliance Plant Sale today and tomorrow!

I will be working the sale from 3pm - 6pm today. Stop by for great plants and great deals! - Phillip

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SHOALS BEAUTIFICATION ALLIANCE
Shoals Master Gardeners, Shoals Wildflower Society & Men’s Garden Club of the Shoals

PLANT SALE

FRIDAY, APRIL 29-- 8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 -- 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
LAUDERDALE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET
Corner of Cox Creek Parkway and Chisholm Road


SHRUBS---TREES PERENNIALS—ANNUALS
DAYLILIES—IRIS - HERBS---VEGETABLES
HOSTA---VINES
- GROUND COVERS -NATURE RELATED
HOUSEPLANTS - WILDFLOWERS - FERNS


Master Gardeners will be available to answer your gardening questions!

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Phillip
    So many wonderful plant sales at this time of year.
    I've just returned from working at a local sale/festival!

    My thoughts are with you: do hope you and your loved ones are all o.k as the nation mourns the deaths caused by the tornadoes.

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