The gardens that lined the lengths of my the backyard at my first home weren’t straight. They were...
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Ornamentals
Growing marigolds from seed: Tips for indoor and direct sowing
Marigolds were one of the first flowers I could identify as a kid. Growing up, my mom would plant...
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Growing elephant ears in pots: Tips and advice for success
Elephant ear plants make a bold statement in the garden, but this bulb is also a wonderful addition...
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Japanese anemone: How to grow this bloom-filled, late-summer perennial
As the late-summer garden starts to reveal some of the last blooms of the season, my Japanese anemone...
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Mother of thousands plant: A complete growing guide
It’s hard not to be fascinated when you first see a mother of thousands plant. Not only is this...
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Butterfly host plants: How to provide food for young caterpillars
If I see a butterfly flitting about my yard, I’ll stop everything I’m doing to watch it. I feel...
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