One of the most common questions I get from passersby each spring is “why are your Lilacs so full of flowers and mine aren’t”? This question typically has a very simple answer...
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While we find that Tulips are more popular and get the most attention in the catalogs I receive each year I am partial to Daffodils myself. Why do I prefer Daffodils, well there are many reasons,...
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Perhaps the biggest challenges facing gardeners who have a lot of shade is how to bring color to your landscape. Shade gardens are dominated by the color green and adding some plants with different...
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Peas may be the oldest cultivated vegetable. There is evidence they have been used as a food source going back as far back as ancient Egyptian times. Although it is technically a fruit the Pea is...
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Every passionate gardener would consider their garden to be a special place. That’s way sharing it with your children or grandchildren makes it extra special! Many of us were introduced to...
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An exotic plant that I’ve always wanted to try to grow is a Pineapple. I just can’t believe that cutting the top off of a pineapple and planting it can actually lead to a plant, but my...
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I’ve had plenty of gardening triumphs over the years but I have always struggled when it comes to growing African Violets. I have visited plenty of friends and family who have beautiful...
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Would you like to add a few hanging pots to your home but their beauty and the cost of what you see in garden centers, home improvement stores, and supermarkets intimidates you? Then Why Not Make...
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