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January Updates
blog at perrysperennials.wordpress.com, updated links, 2012 research, published article on perennial freezing studies, SK Richards thesis abstract, new videos, updated photos, news articles, new trivia game (Arcade), garden of the month, plant of the month, quote
December Updates
blog at perrysperennials.wordpress.com, updated general links, news articles, new trivia game (Arcade), garden of the month, plant of the month, quote
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Who? A brief welcome by, and information on, Dr. Perry including audio and video clips and other media effects, with some java (lite version for slow computers). Presentations for groups. |
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on perennials, grouped by general topic category. (also in Ukranian) |
| Perennial
Arcade How well do you know your perennials? Try these fun quizzes, games and crosswords. |
For
the Home Gardener Herbaceous Garden Plants Online course, Slide shows, articles, leaflets, common name lists by language, VT events, radio and video programs, blog. |
| For
the Industry Professional Leaflets, dates and references for the grower or marketer of perennials. |
Sustainable
Perennials Research Current research, with links to more details on specific projects, from the Green Mountain State of Vermont. |
| Gardens
of the Month Photos of gardens from around the world, from small to large, public to private |
Perennial
of the Month Each month a specific perennial, usually a choice cultivar, is featured with photo, characteristics and culture. |
| Photos
and Files An A-Z database of perennials and photos, together with Perennial Panoramas (wallpaper backgrounds), Screen Savers, |
Perennial
Publications A listing by author and by title of some publications and references on perennials I find useful |
| Other
Perennial Sites Many links to other sites relating to all aspects of perennials, including sources, organized by topic; also sites on hops, home fruit growing. |
Credits, Awards credits; accolades and what others say about these pages. |
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The Importance of Flowers
Seniors Can Reduce Stress with Gardening. A study in the UK of 100 persons over 50 years old found that those who gardened showed less stress than those merely exercising indoors. The anti-stress benefits of gardening may be due to "engagement with nature" which results in "cognitive recognition", getting away from daily routines. (HortTechnology, Oct. 2011, 21(5):577-585).
Quote of the Month: "A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."
--Greek proverb
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