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Five Flower BulbsWhere annual flowers are slow to bloom, spring bulbs are ready to burst into life. Click here to read about my favorites.
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When To Plant English PeasThe first crops of the season make the biggest impact on me. And my favorite of them all is peas. Read on to learn more.
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Overwintering Coleus For Another Year Of GrowthBring your coleus indoors for the winter, or simply take cuttings to get new ones ready for spring.
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Tough As Clay
The soil where I live is clay, and as such, proves to be very challenging. Click here to find out how I manage to still make it work.
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Annuals Make A ComebackIt’s always a pleasant surprise to find plants in the garden that survive the winter and re-seed themselves.
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Random Planting Brings Many SurprisesI don’t keep meticulous track of my plantings, so I’m often happily surprised to see what comes up in the spring.
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A Years-Long Battle With Barren Peonies
My peonies proved to be hardy when I gave them the right growing conditions, and added a little patience. Read on for more.
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A Sign That Spring Has Arrived
The lovely fragrance of Geranium daffodils is one that, for me, signals the beginning of spring. Keep reading for more.
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My First PhilodendronWhat was my first plant I remember growing? Where did I grow it and what did I know at that time about growing it? Click here to find out.
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Passionate For PenstemonIt's hard for someone who loves plants to pick a favorite. There are just so many! But here's my best shot.
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My Favorite Gardening Book
Click here to find out what my favorite gardening book is, and why.
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Going Nature-al
I think home gardening and nature-al consciousness may be our best response to the current ills of the world.
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Cultivating the Future: A Sensory Therapeutic Garden For Special EducationMeet Mr. Steven Rude, a school psychologist in the LA school district, and get to know his extraordinary garden.
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Roses Are Red, Violets Are…
Many flowers are named after a color, and many colors are named after flowers. Even lilacs.
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Not Pruning Is A MistakeI try to be unafraid of pruning a thinning or leggy plant or bush, since pruning makes for a healthier, fuller plant.
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Ebony BloomsI love black flowers and was happy that my black tulip bulbs survived a move to a different climate zone. Click to read more.
