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Perennials featuring Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
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The 2013 Prairie Garden will featurePERENNIALS
Jane Reksten has a BA from the University of Victoria in Microbiology and Environmental Studies as well as a Diploma in Horticulture from Olds College. She worked in the landscape maintenance and development industry for five years before joining the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens, first as the Schoolyard Naturalization Project leader, and then five years as Botanical Education Coordinator and Manager of Continuing Education. Jane is currently the Manager Botanic Gardens at Olds College. Jane is a regular writer and speaker on a variety of gardening topics and her love of learning and infectious enthusiasm for all aspects of horticulture is evident in all that she does.
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A perennial plant or simply perennial (Latin per, "through", annus, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter lived annuals and biennials.
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with guest editor Jane Reksten, Manager,