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    • Great plants for Fall and Winter

      Posted by Jessyca Frederick on December 17, 2017

      Mountain States Wholesale Nursery sends out a monthly newsletter. They’ve given us permission to share their articles and featured plants here. Enjoy some of their Thanksgiving selections! Important! Muhlenbergia…


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    • Plant of the Month: Purple Heart

      Posted by Troy Bankord on July 9, 2017

      Setcreasea purpurea (Purple Heart) is a trailing, tender perennial with purple stems and violet-purple leaves that produces pink flowers in summer. This plant is mainly grown for its foliage (leaves can reach 7 inches…


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    Formed in the summer of 2005, the Desert Horticultural Society of Coachella Valley (DHSCV), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a group of local professionals and residents from a variety of backgrounds, united in our interest to encourage and promote what many call desert landscaping in the Coachella Valley. More about us

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