Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Spring- and summer-blooming perennials, like peonies, Oriental poppies, and Shasta daisies, are good candidates for fall planting.

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To plant or not to plant: The fall garden question
September 26, 2026 1:05 a.m.

To plant or not to plant: The fall garden question

For many perennials, trees, and shrubs, fall is an ideal planting time — but “fall” isn't a single set of growing conditions, especially in our short-season climate.