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    One more hollyhock question

    I planted hollyhocks this year. First year, so no blooms. They are about knee high, and still fully green, not dying off. What do I do with them now? Expecting first killing frost anytime. Do they need to be cut back? Mulched? What and when do I do to help them make it through our bitter...
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    WTB Hollyhock seeds

    Preferably heirloom, but as long as a hollyhock comes up, I'm cool. Thought some of you might have some old specimens that've been growing forever that you could send me some seeds from? Let me know if you have any, and what you want for them.
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    "Creeping Charlie"

    Do you all know what this is?? If anyone does, how do I kill it ? Roundup works, but looking for a less expensive method. Weeding it does NOTHING, back in a couple of days.
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    Onion question

    For some reason, I didnt pick my onions last season, and they all came up this season. I intended to pick them, but I guess I must have waited too long. They are now like 3' tall and have round flowers on the top of them. Now what do I do with them??
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    Hollyhocks and mulch

    Well, this question really doesnt pertain to only hollyhocks, but any plants that reseed themselves. It it my understanding the hollyhocks are biannuals, and reproduce by reseeding, is that correct?? In other words, after a hollyhock blooms, it dies, right?? So, if you grow hollyhocks, how...
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    Lavender

    Ok, so I know lavender can be dried and added to sachets, and potpurri and stuff, but does anyone know how to tranfuse the lavender scent into a liquid form?? I make my own detergent and fabric softner, and would like to use my lavender to scent it. Any ideas??
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    Question about Irises

    I just bought some irises from a swap meet. The lady told me to plant them shallow, and that once I planted them I should cut off all the foliage. Is that the right information she gave me??
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    WTB Irises

    I'd like to buy some irises. Is it too late now to plant them? I dont care what colors, as long as they are reasonable. Anyone have any to sell?
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    Illinois

    Any other Illinoisians? I live in west central five miles from the Big Muddy.
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    Roses, when to Prune

    I live in west central IL and was wondering what month to prune in, and how much do I take off? Are all types of roses the same? I have a hybrid tea rose, and some sort of bushy looking rose (lol).
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