There are people who are not fans of the marigold because of its pungent and strong scent but I think it is magical because of all of its great qualities. Marigolds are annual flowers and are easy...
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If you think of succulents but don’t think of flowers, we are here to change your mind. You can grow flowering succulents to add some color to your home, on your patio or in difficult to grow...
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You may be hearing a lot about native plants these days but do you really know what it’s all about? Going native involves using plants that have adapted to and flourish in the growing...
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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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Many gardeners when they hear the word sunflower think of children. After all sunflower seeds are easy for small hands to work with and sunflowers germinate and grow quickly which appeals to the...
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Nasturtiums have a well-deserved reputation as an easy flower to grow. They are the perfect plant to grow with your children as the seed, which is about the size of a pea, is easily handled by...
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Did you know that there are over 20,000 species of orchid? To put this in perspective there are more species of orchid on the planet than there are species of birds and mammals combined! As you...
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Pansies, asters and chrysanthemums all deserve the attention they get in fall flower gardens and containers, but if you’ve never grown calendulas before you’ve been missing out on a...
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