Saffron, the most popular of fall flowering crocus, also carries the distinction of bearing the world’s most expensive spice. Known as the quintessential spice in paella, and a component of...
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Gladiolus gets its name from the Latin word for sword. This plant is often referred to as the flower of gladiators. Legend claims that ancient warriors wore the corms around their necks to help...
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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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Planting bulbs in containers is a solution for gardeners who lack space for a full garden.  You can do this project on your patio or terrace.  Growing spring blooming bulbs in decorative...
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What bulbs best attract bees and pollinators to a garden? The answer is simple once one understands how a bee uses sight. Like humans, bees are trichromatic. Whereas humans base their color...
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Amaryllis flowers can help bring some added color to your home during the holidays and winter. Amaryllis bulbs produce some of the largest, brilliant flowers in lots of showy combinations. Planting...
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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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Autumn is here, and temperatures are starting to cool down which means it is time to start planting spring flowering bulbs. Flower bulbs are so easy to plant and are the first thing to bloom in the...
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