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African Iris – Pretty in Bloom and Lovely when Not

Posted on March 16, 2019 by natureisnurture

My husband and I finally found a hardy plant for our large centerpiece terracotta pot that is both beautiful in bloom and also when not – African Iris. We live in Hardiness Zone 8a which means our temps can dip … Continue reading →

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Blooming Texas Sage – A Sign of Rain?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by natureisnurture

As I drove to work a couple of weeks ago, I noticed the Texas Sage shrubs in my neighborhood were ablaze with purple blooms. At first, I thought only a few were blooming along the right-of-way, but as I meandered … Continue reading →

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Gaura

Posted on September 8, 2015 by natureisnurture

I’m again posting a new article in the midst of transferring text from my former blog hosting site.  This might be the trend for a little while as I’m attempting to write about items that are timely to the seasons … Continue reading →

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