Nothing beats having a garden full of beautiful flowers. If you still have room in your containers, window boxes, or flower beds here are some flowers that can be grown from seeds planted now and...
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For 2020, Classic Blue is the Pantone Color of the Year. We thought we would take a look at different blue plants you can grow that would also attract pollinators.  Pollinators are crucial to...
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While edible flowers have grown in popularity the last few years, they have been around for centuries.  In a previous blog post, we noted how they were used in cooking in different geographies...
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We often think of annuals as container plants or flowers whose purpose is to fill a space in the garden with a quick burst of color, but there are many annual flowers that are tall and rather...
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For many years, I used to grow impatiens in my garden and in containers.  These annual plants were so easy to grow and care for and I loved the bright, cheerful colors.  Then I could no...
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Using foliage plants is a creative way to enhance your garden.  Adding foliage is a great way to add impact to your flower beds and containers.  In the last few years, there have been...
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As we head into a new decade, the Pantone Color Institute has selected Classic Blue as the color of the year. This blue is reminiscent of the sky at dusk.  I was very excited about this choice...
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In the spring, we were lucky enough to attend the annual California Spring Trials.  As we mentioned, it is like attending fashion week for the horticultural industry. We get to see new...
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