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Posts tagged with gardening
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Raised Dahlia Bed
2021-05-02 20:16:52 UTCDahlia flowers are one of my all-time favorites to grow and photograph. This flower is unique; it is traced back to the time of the Aztecs, who used it for medicinal purposes. The plants were shared from New Mexico to Spain in the later 1700s where they were grown, and…
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Patio Container Gardening
2021-04-13 18:28:30 UTCI have a small patio in my backyard that I like to fill with container plants to enjoy from spring into the fall. Containers are a great way to add some additional plants to your outside space without having the expense or work of more extensive flower beds. There are…
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Blue flowers make a rare splash of color in your garden!
2021-04-11 16:50:39 UTCThe color blue is a favorite for most people. It is calming and associated with depth, stability, and peace. While the color is in our sky and waters, it is only ten percent of the world’s flowering plants. There is very little if any blue pigment in the entire plant…
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“Spring Rose”
2021-03-08 15:40:40 UTCThe Ranunculus is considered an almost perfect flower and just about everyone’s favorite. This flower has been a go-to flower for wedding and floral designers for many years. But it became even more popular when the grocery store chain Trader Joe’s started carrying them in stores each spring. Their papery…