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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- 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
Category Archives: Seasons
Summertime & Shasta Daisies
To me, daisies are the flowers that best represent summertime. Just as tulips speak of spring and chrysanthemums of fall, daisies speak to the lazy and hazy warm days of midyear. Shasta daisies are among my favorite of this family for … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Plants, Seasons
Tagged aphids, daisies, Daisy, dwarf and tall varieties, Flowers that bloom all summer, he loves me, he loves me not, perennials, shasta, Summer Flowers, white and yellow blooms, white flowers
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Vincas for All Areas
You may be surprised to learn that Vincas, or Periwinkles, come in a variety of types and tolerances. Whether you are looking for something to complement your containers or beds, in sun or shade, as an annual or perennial, there is a … Continue reading
Posted in Plants, Seasons
Tagged blooming groundcover, Blooming shade plant, container plant, evergreen perennial, filler plant, full sun flower, fungus, groundcover, hanging baskets, periwinkle, trailing plant, vinca
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It’s OK to Allow Plants to Bolt Sometimes
It’s OK to allow plants to go to bolt sometimes, such as when annuals are just past their prime season but not quite spent enough to pull. If you are unfamiliar with bolting, it is the phase in a plant … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons
Tagged bees, bolt, bolting, butterflies, cabbage, eastern tiger swallowtail, garlic, gone to bolt, lettuce, onion, radishes, spring, transition seasons, transitional seasons
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Oxalis – One of Many Shamrocks
As I was browsing the floral department of my local grocery store for fresh tulips, I saw the cutest display of potted “shamrocks” all dressed up for St. Patrick’s Day. I had to purchase one for my office of course … Continue reading
Posted in Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons
Tagged clover, houseplants, oxalis, perennial, plant of Ireland, purple leaves, Saint Patrick, shamrock, shamrocks, springtime plant, three-leaved plants, tri-leaved plants, types of clover
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Cast Iron Plant Lives Up to Its Name
A few weeks ago, I had occasion to take a peek at my neighbor’s gorgeous backyard. We were doing a one-day dog-sitting stint for their beautiful and very well-mannered golden retriever. I could go on and on about how wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape/Gardening Decor, Plants, Seasons
Tagged aspidistra, best houseplant, deep shade evergreen, deep shade plant, evergreen perennial, evergreen plant for difficult landscapes, filler plant, plant that endures neglect, tall groundcover
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Pansies and Ornamental Cabbages
If you reside in a warm temperate climate, such as the southern US, it is prime time to transition your outdoor landscapes and pots to their winter adornment. Among a very few other ornamentals, pansies and cabbages are the perfect … Continue reading
