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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Just because you don’t have a large backyard doesn’t mean you can’t have yummy fresh vegetables this summer. If you have a deck, balcony or patio than our urban gardening kit may...
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The Pineapple Lily of course! After all, he does live in a pineapple under the sea, doesn’t he? Please forgive my bad sense of humor but I needed a creative way to introduce a plant that many...
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As a result of vampire stories bats have earned a sinister reputation but the fact is they are a valuable asset to home gardeners. Not only do they play a role in pollinating plants they are...
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You’ve probably seen this plant before in your local garden center; it is hard to ignore a Fuchsia. Its bold colors and unusually shaped flowers are very distinctive and can make an exotic...
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One of the things that I truly love about gardening is that there is always some new plant to try and grow. Every year breeders introduce plants I’ve never heard of before or new variations...
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Do you have a favorite shrub that you would like to propagate but you’re unsure how to go about doing it? One of the easiest ways to reproduce a favorite shrub is through a process known as...
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Ornamental grasses deliver a significant return on your investment. They bring interesting textures to the garden, as well as movement and even sound as they dance in the breeze. You can find...
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