Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Lovely Christmas Cassia

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How would you like a tropicalesque bush with lush green leaves and showy yellow flowers that makes an amazing statement in a yard in the ...
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Saturday, November 5, 2011

The Sweet Fragrances of Autumn

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Fragrances fill my life with pleasure.  Nothing brings back old memories and nostalgia to me like a smell from my childhood.  Fall is one...
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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Nothing Like a White Rose

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I have three "white" rose plants and I love them all.  White roses stand out so beautifully- the blooms are highly visible from...
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Friday, October 7, 2011

Plants and Elephants

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There is a square "courtyard" type area in our yard where we annually put a swimming pool up for our three children.  Last year...
Sunday, July 24, 2011

A Touch of Goldsturm

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Goldsturm rudbeckias are among the easiest of all perennials to grow and they make a statement like none other when in full bloom.  These...
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Saturday, July 2, 2011

"Send Now Prosperity"

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The title of this blog entry is from Psalms 118:25 in the Bible, for those who are curious.  Prosperity is the name of this clustering, w...
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Friday, July 1, 2011

The Wonderful Shasta Daisy

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Nothing says "cottage garden" like Shasta daisies.  They are beloved the world around and are the favorite flower of many peopl...
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Purple Coneflower - Magnus

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Purple Coneflower ( Echinacea purpurea)  is a native US plant that grows as easily as any weed in most of the continental US.  The variet...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Zinnias - Zahara and Lilliput

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Zinnias are famous for being among the easiest annuals to grow.  The seeds are cheap and they readily come up if planted in warm or even ...
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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Have a Cigar - Mexican Cigar Plant

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I usually have at least one blog entry per year singing the praises of this unique plant, the Mexican cigar plant or  cuphea ignea.  Look...
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