Over the years, I am amazed at the flowers that readily multiply in our garden. In this post, I will share seven flowers that self-propagate. There are two annual flowers and five perennial flowers…
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I cannot remember the first time I grew cosmos; however, I grow them every year. There are several characteristics that I love about cosmos. First, I can grow cosmos in both New Jersey and…
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I cannot resist buying geraniums each year. When I think back to my childhood, I know why. Every year, for Mother’s Day, we would give my mother geraniums. Receiving those geraniums made my mom…
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I love growing sunflowers because they seem to beam with happiness and are a lovely addition to the garden. In 2021, the National Garden Bureau named the sunflower the flower of the year. Helianthus…
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Spring is finally here and some of our favorite flowers are starting to bloom. When you only want to cut a few spring flowers, a small vase is a cute and practical option for…
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One December, I was fortunate to attend a conference in South Florida. Upon arriving at the resort, I noticed a large, beautiful display of red poinsettia growing around a circular fountain in front of…
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As I look back on the summer of 2021, one flower that I have grown to love is Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). Also known as Cape periwinkle or Annual vinca. It’s a carefree annual…
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Did you know that the Iris flower is named after the Greek Goddess Iris? Iris is considered the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods. How interesting! We are fortunate to…
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Is wildlife a problem in your garden? It certainly is for us. However, there are certain perennial plants that the animals simply do not touch. At least based upon experience in our USDA Zone…
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For years I have been planting flowers in the vegetable garden. Originally, for the beauty they add to the garden. However, I now realize that flowers provide additional benefits. Those benefits include pest control,…
