Living on the East Coast I know that spring has arrived when the robins return to our neighborhood. I also enjoy hearing the song of the cardinal, the state bird of Virginia, permeating through the...
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Paperwhites are part of the narcissus family which makes them relatives of the daffodil. They are indigenous to the Mediterranean region and actually are a perennial flower there. As you might...
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While purchasing new plants for your garden is always fun it can be equally enjoyable to increase some of your favorite existing plants as well. Daylilies are often a staple of most gardens...
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Have you noticed that your Iris blooms weren’t as plentiful this year as in years past? Do the iris rhizomes, the tuber-like root of the iris, seem to be crowded or there are dead spots in...
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