Growing on the High Plains

Growing on the High Plains: Poppies—Part Two

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Today’s Growing on the High Plains will offer tips for growing poppies in our region, despite the strong winds we often endure.

Today’s Growing on the High Plains will offer tips for growing poppies in our region, despite the strong winds we often endure. Depending on which variety you plant, they can be particular about location. But these bright red ruffles tend to do well on the High Plains, so do some research about which might work best in your garden.

Growing on the High Plains

Skip Mancini

Years ago Skip Mancini left the rocky coast of Northern California to return to her roots in the heartland. Her San Francisco friends, concerned over her decision to live in a desolate flatland best known for a Hollywood tornado, were afraid she would wither and die on the vine. With pioneer spirit, Skip planted a garden. She began to learn about growing not only flowers and vegetables, but hearts and minds. If you agree that the prairie is a special place, we think you'll enjoy her weekly sojourns into Growing on the High Plains.

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