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Monstera
November 3, 2022

Growing Monstera Indoors

Monstera are species of evergreen tropical vines and shrubs that are native to Central America. They are famous for their natural leaf-holes, which has led to the rise of their nickname, Swiss Cheese Plant. The Monstera’s leaf-holes are called fenestrations and are theorized to maximize sun fleck capture on the forest floor by increasing the spread of the leaf while decreasing the mass of […]
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Air Plant - Tillandsia
November 3, 2022

Caring for Air Plants

Air plants, also known as tillandsias, are unusual houseplants because they do not need traditional potting soil. In nature, many tillandsias grow attached to trees, rocks, and other surfaces. They absorb moisture and nutrients through their leaves instead of relying on a large root system. Because of this, air plants are easy to display in […]
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Catmint
November 3, 2022

Catmint Care

If you’re looking for a perennial that is long blooming, heat tolerant, resistant to pests and diseases, and easy to grow, then catmint is the plant for you! It has attractive gray-green foliage that emerges in neat, tidy mounds in April. By May, the plant fairly explodes with a profuse haze of soft lavender-blue flowers. […]
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Martha Washington Geranium
November 3, 2022

Martha Washington Geraniums: Care & Info

This plant stands out in the geranium family, thanks to its striking color pallet and foliage. You can add color to any garden with this bold plant. While these geraniums are named after the wife of the first president of the United States, they are native to North Africa with the first hybrids originating in Europe. […]
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Star of Bethlehem
November 3, 2022

Star of Bethlehem Plant Profile

Star of Bethlehem is a member of the asparagus family. Star of Bethlehem is not among the earliest bloomers instead giving you a plant that will flower later in spring. This plant is easy to grow and is even invasive in some areas. How to Grow Star of Bethlehem Choose a location with a fertile loam that drains sharply, preferably in full sun. […]
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Purple Violas
November 3, 2022

Caring For Violas

There are over 500 different species in the Viola genus, including annuals, perennials, and even some subshrubs. The varieties grown as garden plants are mostly small-flowered annuals or short-lived perennials. Many will self-seed and give you years of delight. Violas are edible flowers and make unexpected garnishes and salad ingredients. They can also be candied for a […]
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Mint Leaves
November 3, 2022

Mint: Info & Care

Growing Mint: – Mint is extremely variable from seed, so choose a plant suited to your preferences and growing conditions. – Mint will grow in partial shade or full sun – Mint roots, which are “runners,” are incredibly invasive and can overtake a flower bed or garden in no time. Choose your location wisely. – […]
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Pumpkin Bird Feeder
October 17, 2022

Pumpkin Recycling

Halloween is approaching, so there’s a good chance you have a pumpkin or two around your house. They make great decorations, but once the carving and trick-or-treating is over, don’t just toss them in the trash. There are lots of great ways to use pumpkins in and around the yard in the weeks ahead. Share […]
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Eggplant on Vine
October 13, 2022

Growing Eggplant

Eggplant is easy to grow, and some varieties are so beautiful they can be used as ornamentals. The flowers come in either purple or white with five lobes, and they give way to the beautiful eggplants that are typically a deep purple color and can come in various sizes and shapes. Eggplant is a fast-growing, […]
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