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We’re already in September, approaching the autumn season, and for the next two or three months all the flowers will still stay in full bloom in central Florida. Over the last few days I planted several seeds of basil, nasturtium, … Continue reading
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A lot of plants are growing around my house and indoors but I have never grown an orchid. I’ve been to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA, and saw the huge orchid collection there, I’ve been to traditional … Continue reading
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The blooming season is rather long in Central Florida so it was time for me to discard some of the worn-out annuals – and replace them with a few others, that won’t mind the heat and humidity of the hottest … Continue reading
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Those mornings that greet me with new blooms around my home – appear to be my most cheerful mornings. Starting day by looking for beautiful new flowers – proved to be one sure way for me to start a good … Continue reading
When I first glanced out the window this morning, I noticed two gorgeous new yellow-and-red blooms (what could possibly be more catchy!) – on my Canna Yellow King Humbert plant. I ran straight to my desk, grabbed the camera and … Continue reading
That Saturday I was shopping for another large planter – to become a new home for my new Flower Carpet White rose. Finding the planter was a piece of cake since I knew exactly what I was looking for. Just … Continue reading
One day I was walking around the local nursery when I spotted an umbrella tree that was clearly calling me. It was on the shelf with some other kinds of plants, completely out of place. But it looked very attractive … Continue reading
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Most of the time I grow as many flowers and herbs I possibly can. It’s my way to uplift my mood and relax. Besides that, I like cut flowers in vases all around the house. This time of the year … Continue reading
Ever since I planted three of my new cannas Yellow King Humbert into a large, raspberry colored planter outside, I go there first thing in the morning to see if another plant has sprouted. Three little yellow cannas are now … Continue reading
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After I’ve done all the planting of 18 lantana plants and another stonecrop ground cover plant, I went out, walked around the house and checked on all of my “new kids on the block” several times. They look a little … Continue reading
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It seems to me I’m going through this every year – right after the weather turns from winter to spring and the temperatures are perfect to spend outside as much time as possible. So I’m sitting here, all shaken up … Continue reading
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After all the intense events I am more than ready for some solitude and ease and peace and flow. My way of dealing with frustrations and exhaustion has been container gardening – for many years. So I went to the … Continue reading
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All the trees that were still bare only a few days ago, are now turning green again – olive green, to be precise. No more leafless branches, reaching toward the sky. Instead, new life is celebrating the spring season everywhere … Continue reading
With the beautiful spring weather and warm, sunny days – the whole nature springs back into life – literally overnight here in Florida. The grass that was pretty much brown and dead yesterday, turned green after the rain this morning. … Continue reading
