I know that most of you think I meant to write Pinocchio but my spelling is actually correct. Finocchio is the Italian name for Fennel; an herb native to the Mediterranean region of Europe....
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There is nothing quite like the smell of a beautiful flower! I find the whiff of a Gardenia to be heavenly and the aroma of Honeysuckle or Lilac on a spring evening to be just intoxicating. While I...
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Nothing can be more frustrating than an early frost in the fall or spring. Just when you think you haven’t anything to worry about Mother Nature throws you a curveball. Frost injures your...
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A cold frame is a useful tool that every gardener can benefit from. It can be used to jump-start your garden in the spring and to extend your harvest season in the fall. This enclosure helps to...
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I fear that many younger gardeners may not be familiar with what a pincushion actually is let alone the Pincushion Flower. For those readers who may not be familiar with a pincushion, it is a...
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As I write this we’re coming to the end of another 90 + degree day. Is there a better topic to write about than cool, refreshing water? It just feels cooler to write about it and I find...
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I have found Zucchini to be one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Unlike their cucumber cousins, they don’t spread like a vine but actually, form more of a bush. Although they have a...
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I’ve often found that visiting relatives in other areas of the country is a great way to discover and learn about new plants. The first time I came across Lantana was on a visit to my parents...
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