We selected Love in a Mist as February 2021’s flower of the month for good reason: you’ll easily fall in love with it! With its wispy, lace-like foliage, this wildflower helps give Nigella damascena its romantic name – Love in a Mist. The name was earned because the lovely blooms …
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Dahlias are easy to grow and produce the most amazing blooms, but as with all living things, they can be affected by various pests and diseases. We’ve gathered a list of the most common problems accompanied by their control measures. Remember to consider hygiene and to start with healthy starting …
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If you want to add a touch of homegrown heat to your summertime recipes, here’s a list of our favorite peppers to grow in a home garden. For best results, peppers should be started indoors, about eight to ten weeks prior to last frost. However, most types of peppers are …
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After a year of staying home, it’s time to start planning some post-Covid trips! Some of us travel to visit exotic beaches, while others traverse the globe to experience historical sites or sporting events. In most major cities around the world, as well as some hidden gems off the beaten …
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If there is one group of people known for their ability to stretch their dollars and let nothing go to waste it’s gardeners! Not only does it leave more money for fun and new heirloom seeds to try, it’s good practice to make the most of what we have. Isn’t …
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Growing an edible flower garden may sound a tad intimidating, mostly because people first think of flowers for beautification. Yes, they add lovely color to your landscape and home decor, but they can also (very easily) add a splash of color and taste to your favorite dishes. Some of the …
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Plant a habitat in your back yard. Worldwide, approximately 1,000 plants grown for food, beverages, fibers, spices and medicines need to be pollinated by animals in order to produce the goods on which we depend. By planting gardens designed to attract and sustain pollinators, you’re supporting a healthy ecosystem. Pollinators …
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After a long season of planting, watering, weeding, mulching, pest control, harvesting and more—the last thing you want is any of your harvest to go to waste. After all, you worked hard to get the greatest yield possible and wasted veggies is no way to end a growing season. So, …
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I have a friend who has a fantastic perennial border, and I get so many emails about how to build one, I asked if I could borrow some pictures of hers, and discuss it with her. Her top piece of advice is this: Make sure the soil and sun are …
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As fall slowly spreads its cool weather across the country, countless home gardens begin to lose their vibrant colors of spring and summer, and take on a more dreary shade of brown as plants and flowers begin to die or go dormant. With the advent of hybridizing certain species of …
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