The calendar may say February but now is the time to start seeds of some of your favorite perennial flowers. This idea first appeared on Wintersown (www.wintersown.org) and is a good way to get a...
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Rhubarb is a classic springtime vegetable finding its way into everything from pies to jam. It is a good source of vitamin c and calcium and can also be a colorful addition to dishes with other...
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Early in my personal gardening odyssey, I accidently came across a distinctive method of growing trees and shrubs. I found a forsythia seedling that had rooted itself at the base of a fence in our...
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The first time I was introduced to artichokes was while watching an episode of The Little Rascals. I know I am showing my age! During the episode the characters are served artichokes and one of...
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I’ve always believed that the best way to know where you’re going is to understand where you’ve come from. As we prepare to turn the page on another year we wait with anticipation...
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Mistletoe, along with other evergreens such as holly, boxwood, and the Christmas tree is a plant associated with the Christmas season and a symbol of the rebirth that will come in the spring. More...
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The Christmas Cactus was discovered growing in Brazil by European explorers in the early part of the 19th century. While a member of the cactus family this plant is unique as unlike its brethren...
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Iresine is also commonly referred to as blood leaf and you’ll have no “bad blood” with your neighbors if you grow this beauty! This plant is native to Brazil where it can grow up...
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