Blog Posts
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Scabiosa: A must for Every Garden!
I was aimlessly leafing through an old plant catalog last evening when something caught my eye… something bright and blue, and very beautiful- an incredible shot of Scabiosa flowers! We...
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Growing Flowering Ferns
Flowering ferns are perennial plants of immense ornamental worth. They aren’t true ferns, but they’re equally as appealing. The flowers have a characteristic trumpet like form and generally bloom in...
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Sage Advice for Deterring Pests
If your garden is frequently harassed by deer or rabbits—or even worse, by both—you should consider planting Russian sage. Although no plant is totally immune if either of these animals...
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January Checklist
It’s that time of year again; the time when you look longingly out your window and envision your spring garden, though it might be currently frozen under inches (or possibly...
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Ground Cover Plants
A bunch of daffodils in bloom, swaying in gentle breeze upon a stretch of bare earth… In a world sans Ground Cover plants, every garden would offer a similar, sorry sight!...
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The Rose- A Brief History
Rose, the world’s most loved flower, has a long and eventful past. Of the about 150 known species of rose, most are considered native to Asia. Carbon dating carried out...
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Hello Willow! Intriguing facts about the Willow Tree
It’s elegant and endearing, but can be downright depressing too… A Willow tree, my friends, is a strange creature! The sight of raindrops trailing down the thin, drooping branches of...
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Killing these Insects is Bad for Your Garden!
We often consider bugs to be little more than pests, but believe it or not they can be incredibly useful! Strange as this may sound, insects do serve some important...
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Jazz Up Your Shade Garden With These Three Must Haves
When you think about shade gardens, what comes to mind? Green, green, and more green? Well think again! It’s time to think outside the box and turn your plain ol’...
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GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY…IN THE GARDEN!
Now that school is out, are your kids already bored? Sometimes it seems as though they’ll spend the entire summer just lounging on the couch! Can you win the battle...
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Fireflies: Nature's Twinkle Lights
Who doesn’t love summer’s sparkling garden visitors? Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs and glowworms, are a delightful part of summer evenings; it’s no wonder we all clamor to attract...
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Garden Cardio—Feel the Burn!
We all know that gardening is great for the body and soul. Working outside in the fresh air while soaking in the sun’s vitamin D is a great way to...
