I had to laugh when I received a sample of a new ornamental purslane earlier this spring from PanAmerican Seed. This is Portulaca oleracea 'Toucan Fuchsia', not to be confused with …
I Didn’t Know I Needed Orange Flowers
I didn't know I needed orange flowers until I planted some in a container that I see every time I look out the kitchen window. And I find myself smiling at how bright and cheerful they are. I've …
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Zinnia Thief on the Loose!
There's a zinnia thief on the loose! This morning I filled up some gallon jugs with water, tossed them onto the bed of my truck and then drove up to the entrance of my neighborhood to water the …
This Flower is Going to Go Up in Flames!
This flower is going to go up in flames, metaphorically speaking of course. This is Celosia 'Flamma Orange' and I grew it from seeds sent to my by the National Garden Bureau. It's an All-America …
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Garden Fairies Discover a New-to-Them Flower
Garden fairies here! We are garden faires and we have discovered a new flower in the containers on the patio. It's a flower we haven't seen around here in, like, never. Immediately, though we …
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The Best Zinnias I’ve Ever Grown
I rescued the zinnias from the evil clutches of the weeds and for now, peace reigns in the garden.And it is lovely.Honestly, these are the best zinnias I've ever grown. There are zinnias in all …