I first discovered the Clivias plant when I moved to Southern California.  I was drawn to their pretty brightly colored orange flowers that bloom in the early spring. With the drought, these...
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Lucky Green Bamboo is the plant you’ve seen growing in a glass container with just pebbles to keep the roots in place and some water. The plant is also known as ribbon plant or its true name,...
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Senecio are very interesting and diverse plants with over 1,000 species of this plant found all over the world. This group of plants is part of the daisy family and includes common perennials...
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If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for plants that will have a big impact in your garden.  Something that makes people stop and say “Wow”! One way to do is...
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There are people who are not fans of the marigold because of its pungent and strong scent but I think it is magical because of all of its great qualities. Marigolds are annual flowers and are easy...
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For many years I was familiar with white argyranthemum frutescens flowers but believed it to be another variety of daisy. At a recent trade show, I saw several new varieties and it caused me...
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If you think of succulents but don’t think of flowers, we are here to change your mind. You can grow flowering succulents to add some color to your home, on your patio or in difficult to grow...
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While Tulips and Daffodils remain the most popular spring flowering bulbs my personal favorite is the Grape Hyacinth.  Also known as Muscari this bulb originally came from Eurasia and got its...
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