Flower buds bring a smile
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The crocus are the early risers
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Pansies in the boxes
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Casa Blanca Lily
The Casa Blanca Lily is a must-have for every garden. I love it. It took me a while to understand the differences in lilies. There are many different lilies, never mind daylilies, orienpet, oriental, trumpet, Asiatic . . . It can be quite confusing. But one thing I know for sure is everyone should have… Continue reading Casa Blanca Lily
Easter Lilies
Easter Lilies have hit the stores with very low prices. You can get this flowering potted bulb for as low as $5.99. Enjoy it for several weeks inside now. Then this spring you can plant it outside in your garden and it will re-bloom next summer. This is a great addition to your home… Continue reading Easter Lilies
Spring flowers fighting through April snowfall
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Potting!
When it is too early to start digging in your garden outdoors, but you are ready to plant, grab a pot! Pots are great no matter where you live – condominiums, apartments, houses or farms. Here are some basic tips to a successful pot. The Basics 1. Start with a great pot I really… Continue reading Potting!
Recession proof your garden
Tips for having a beautiful yard during trying times: 1. Use flowers with staying power There are flowers whose blooms come and go in a day. Then there are flowers that are beautiful and stay a long time. Lilies are an example of a flower with staying power. They can bloom for a month in… Continue reading Recession proof your garden
Elephant Ears
Elephant Ears (or Colocasia) are one of my favorite tropical plants and make an excellent addition to any home. Elephant ears are very easy to grow, they come in several sizes and varieties, and you can take them in and out of the house depending on the season! Don’t be afraid to garden outside your… Continue reading Elephant Ears
Tip of the Day – More on Rooting
I love creating the feel of a garden indoors. Especially in the winter. It can be tough surviving the long Wisconsin winters! One way I do this is to experiment and take new cuttings of my indoor plants to see what will root. There is a lot of gratification to be had growing new plants.… Continue reading Tip of the Day – More on Rooting
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