If you are in the process of planning your garden for the spring or looking for something new to grow indoors, why not consider growing a tea garden. I am a tea lover who likes to experiment with...
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The Poinsettia, well known for its bright red flowers with green foliage, is available in other colors including burgundy, orange, pink, white, and patterned bi-colors (marbled and speckled). There...
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When people think of Sunflowers, they think of tall, bright, bold, yellow flowers.  These flowers bring to mind a cheerful summer day.  Sunflowers can’t help but make you happy...
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The bold, beautiful flowers of summer always put me in a happy mood.  Whether it is a beautiful flower bed, window box, container or hanging basket I just can’t get enough.  ...
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We’ve mentioned our fondness for Zinnias in our blog and content many times over the years. We enjoy this pretty flower so much we thought a full-blown article was long overdue. Zinnias are...
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For years we have read and heard about how important bees are to the environment. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), bees of all kinds pollinate approximately 75...
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As we look for more ways to extend the color and interest in our gardens, try adding hardy annuals as they do well in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall.  These plants get their name...
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Dianthus is a large family of plants that include Carnations, Sweet William, and Pinks.  Dianthus is the scientific name for the plant.  Greek botanist, Theopharastus, named this plant...
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