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Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
Posted August 2011 I’ve got a few interesting blog posts I’m holding on the back burner for now, but I thought I’d keep them there until the heat wave subsides and instead write about something more timely. Actually, as hot … 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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Early March in North Texas – A Pictorial
March 6, 2020 My last blog post was so very long that this time I decided to give everyone a break and simply post a pictorial of some of the beautiful items in my yard that are showing promising signs … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Birds, Plants, Seasons
Tagged abelia, Azalea, bluebonnets, Bridal Wreath Spirea, Clematis, Ducks, Elm, Fringe Flower, Heuchera, Indian Hawthorne, japanese maple, Mallard, spring
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Overwintering Tropicals
You can successfully grow and maintain tropicals in temperate zones if you follow a few tips when overwintering them indoors. Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Seasons, Weather
Tagged asparagus fern, Crown of Thorns, environmental leaf drop, lantana, lime tree, mealy bugs, overwatering, overwintering plants, overwintering tropicals, plant caddies, plants blooming indoors, plants in garage, plumeria, root rot, scale, sun room, sunshine, tecomaria, tips for protecting tender plants, wheeled plant caddies, winter blooms
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Winter Solstice – A Time of Hope
The Winter Solstice represents a time of increasing hope. Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Seasons
Tagged ancient rituals of winter, Christmas Cactus, history of winter holidays, holidays, hope, newgrange, photoperiodic plants, plants affected by daylight, Poinsettias, rites of passage, stonehenge, winter holidays, Winter Solstice, winter traditions
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