Cindy Pierce
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- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
- Collecting Seed
- Poinsettias
- Ranunculus – Persian Buttercup
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The Great White Buffalo
Originally posted 2011. For the past month or so I have been seeing an unusual, brownish-rust colored bird at my feeder. I’d only been able to view it from a distance or through my window screen, but determined its size … Continue reading
Collecting Seed
To easily find seeds on a plant, look to where its flowers were blooming. Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons
Tagged collecting seed, how to find seeds on a plant, pods, seeds
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Poinsettias
When we see Poinsettias most of us naturally think of the Christmas holidays. A single potted Poinsettia has the ability to make any room festive – from a messy college dorm to an austere auto body reception area. Multiple pots … Continue reading
Posted in Houseplants, Plants, Seasons
Tagged Christmas plants, Christmas Tree Decor, coleus, Ficus, Gerbera Daisy, Poinsettias, red flowers
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Ranunculus – Persian Buttercup
A very good friend of mine, Stella, surprised me with a gift of a brilliant yellow potted Ranunculus at work one day recently. She knows I very much enjoy flowers and had seen this plant at the local home improvement … Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Uncategorized
Tagged Cool weather plants, early spring plants, paperflowers, persian buttercup, ranunculus, tubers
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Elephant Ears
Elephant ears can provide your landscape a tropical feel and grow wonderfully in part shade!
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Posted in Plants, Uncategorized
Tagged bulb, coleus, corm, damp soil, elephant ears, part shade plant, perennial, plants for damp soil, shade plant, taro, tropical plants
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Electrifying Lobelia
Lobelia – the brightest blue you can add to your garden! Continue reading