While the words black and white are often invoked to highlight contrasting notions the truth is these colors can make ideal partners. Until recently the color black was almost unheard of in the...
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We get a lot of questions from followers about growing flowers from seed and many of them come from gardeners who are intimidated by this concept. Using seeds can be a cost effective gardening...
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We’ve arrived in December and it is difficult to believe that the end of 2016 is near. Throughout this year each month we’ve shared some special thoughts with you about the seasonal...
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Simply put, brown is a natural color and an important one at that. After all, the very soil that we gardeners gleefully toil in is generally a shade of brown and this earthy quality makes brown a...
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Snapdragons are a plant with a special place in my heart as they are the first flower that I ever grew from seeds. When I first expressed an interest in gardening my parents mentioned this to a...
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When someone mentions the month of October what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it Halloween and a carved Jack-O-Lantern or maybe the changing of the colors of the leaves? Perhaps it is...
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As the calendar turns to fall we thought we would share with you, our 5 favorite annuals for this year.  Some of these plants are long time favorites but others are fairly recent additions to...
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Black is an underrated but unique color in the garden and I have been amazed at just how popular the color black is with our customers. The demand for plants with black leaves and flowers has grown...
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