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Perennial pleasures - flower gardening
Perennials can add color and beauty to a garden and improve in appearance each year. Tips on planting and maintaining a flower garden with perennials are ......(Continue Reading) New plants '96 - best new flower and vegetable plants, trees and shrubs selected from seed and nursery catalogs - includes directory of plant catalog
Several new bulbs will be available in 1996 such as the Canna 'Peach Blush,' the Begonia 'Kaleidoscope,' and the Dahlia 'Schrama's Jubilee.' Also described ......(Continue Reading)Cress creatures - using terra cotta containers for sprouting flower seeds - includes related information on needed materials and nursery sources
Using terra cotta pots is an innovative way to teach children about growing plants from seed. They can make their own shapes out of clay and then use cress ......(Continue Reading)Which daisy? Here's a guide to today's nursery choices
Which daisy? Here's a guide to today's nursery choices Dozens of plants are called daisies. Theycome in almost every color and many shapes. Most are easy to grow and extraordinarily prolific....(Continue Reading)Cut-flower aristocrats - Special Issue: Spring-Summer 1994 Garden Guide
Gerberas (Transvall daisies) and alstroemerias (Peruvian lilies) are favorites among florists because of their varied and clear colors, distinct forms and lasting vase quality. Several varieties are a...(Continue Reading)
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