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Bee Balm with Hummingbird
November 3, 2022

All About Bee Balm

A perennial favorite native to North America, bee balm (also called wild bergamot or monarda) is beloved in flower beds for its beautiful blooms of red, pink, purple or white—not to mention the fragrant foliage. Bee balm is a great addition to a pollinator garden. The flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees; and the seed heads will […]
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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

Growing Conditions Light: Bright light, but not direct. A south, east or west window is perfect. They can also be grown under fluorescent light. Water: Water 2 to 4 times a week with a mister. If your environment is dry, mist daily. Water until the plant is saturated. Temperature: Some varieties can withstand near freezing […]
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Easter Lily
November 3, 2022

Planting Easter Lilies

Can you plant an Easter lily that you received as a gift outside, thereby saving it and enjoying its flowers long after the holiday has passed? You bet you can, and you will learn the necessary growing information below. Along the way, you will also discover some additional introductory facts, so that you will know […]
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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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Yellow and Purple Pansies
November 3, 2022

Growing Pansies

Pansies are the colorful flowers with “faces.” A cool-weather favorite, pansies are great for both spring and fall gardens!  Good for containers, borders, and as ground cover, they are a go-to flower for reliable color almost year-round. Pansies look pretty on their own in a monochrome scheme or in mixed colors; they also look pretty […]
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