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•March 2, 2021•

RAISED GARDEN BEDS

Raised bed gardening involves growing plants in planting beds that are raised up higher than the surrounding ground.  They can be as humble or creative as you like – anything from enclosures or frames made of wood, stone, bales of hay, or even repurposed material like old dressers.  Just beware of using treated wood, like...
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•January 3, 2021•

INDOOR PLANTS FOR BEGINNERS

People are increasingly keen to connect with plants and are realizing that houseplants are an inexpensive, stylish and therapeutic way of bringing nature into their homes.  When we all lead such busy, urban lives, that’s a lovely thing.  So it’s no wonder that as the world stage grows increasingly fraught, we’ve turned to growing things. ...
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•November 5, 2020•

ONCIDIUMS

Oncidiums are an excellent choice for beginner orchid growers.  They have been nicknamed ‘dancing ladies’ because their large flower petals when fluttering in the breeze, tend to mimic the movement of a flowing skirt. Oncidiums are very showy plants and can put forth an amazing profusion of long sprays of flowers, provided that they receive...
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•June 4, 2020•

WINTER IS ALOE SEASON

Aloe flowering time is here right now. Gardens and many natural landscapes are adorned with these typically African plants. Bright flowers rich in nectar entice birds and insects to visit in their hoards. Few other plants play such a vital role in sustaining the health and well being of so many creatures during cold winter...
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