Some gardeners sniff at annuals, but not Susan Iglehart.

The Glyndon, Md., gardener grows all sorts of new, different and hard-to-find annuals in her greenhouses, and sells them to anyone willing to make the trip to her gorgeous property in May to pick them up. (She doesn't ship!)

Susan's list of annuals, vegetables and herbs is available on line, and orders are due by Feb. 14, so she can start her seeds. And she starts THOUSANDS of seeds.

She grows giant zinnias, unique geraniums, a long list of dependable annuals that can handle Maryland heat, and lots of heirloom tomatoes and organic herbs.

Visit her website, check out her list of plants. You can order on-line, by mail or fax.

I have been a fan and customer of Susan's for years, and was thrilled when she gave me permission to share her with you here on Garden Variety.

Susan is the grower who will provide you with just what you need for your borders, containers and vegetable patch.

Photo courtesy of Susan Iglehart's Flowers

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Valentine's Day must be near -- FTD is one of the hotest topics on Google search right now. Not far behind searchs for information on the New York Jets' quarterback and his 17-year-old girlfriend.

Apparently, we love to send flowers in this country. But we also love a bargain.

Among the top FTD search results? Groupons, promo codes and discounts for FTD.

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I do just about as much gardening on my computer as I do outside.

I search for places to purchase plants that I like and I search for the best prices. I look up information about diseases and insects. And I read the advice of other gardeners.

If it is just too hot to work in the garden, travel to these websites.

Carrie Engel, in her blog for Valley View Farms, is talking about heucheras, or coral bells, and their delicious new foliage colors. They'd be a terrific addition to the garden for fall or in containers. And she has posted photos of the varieties that Valley View has on hand. 

Susan Harris, blogging for Homestead Gardens, relates Gene Sumi's expert advice for getting through this long hot summer.

Photo courtesy of Terra Nova

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