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Heavenly Hyacinths
Their scent pervades the house from their containers; plant them on the balcony to captivate as we pass through to the garden. Originating from the Mediterranean and western Asia, the ones we see today are developed in Holland. Continue reading
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Can Beans be Grown in Containers
Beans are tasty vegetables to have in the garden or grow bags if you choose. Easy to grow given the right conditions to do so. There are four types of beans to choose from that will benefit your garden whether it be large or small. Beans are wonderfully easy to freeze, and as they are usually prolific providers, there is always more than enough and some left over for family meals.
How to Grow Carrots in Containers
The key is choosing the right type of carrot for the container you plan to use. Ideally plan to use the shorter, stumpy varieties of carrot. Continue reading
Preferably Pelargonium
Love them or hate them my first recollections of geraniums are from schooldays and early science lessons on plants. Geraniums it seems were the perfect plant for dissecting and learning all about plants. I do not remember the lessons but … Continue reading
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Perfect Container Palms
Everyone admires the exotic look of palms or yuccas that grow in pots on patio’s or the even larger ones that grow in pots on the bigger estates. Growing palms in containers long term means using the smaller palms. The … Continue reading
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Violets Forever
I love the scent of violets as all people have done over the millenniums. I hate it as a plant as it can become a nuisance, so I am torn between the two and as always, the perfect scent wins me over, and over again! So thus, I have patches of rampant violets that behave like spoilt children, forever getting their own way. Continue reading
Tips for Brand New Gardeners
Gardening Hints for New Gardeners The internet is chock full of information on gardening hints and tips that are published to help people who are not experienced with growing plants and flowers. There are all sorts of websites and articles … Continue reading
Using Container Pots and Plants to Make a Great Container Garden
Flowers, vegetables, herbs, trees and some fruits can be grown in containers and pots. Containers can be hung from porch railings and some can be used as window boxes. Keep in mind that containers and pots generally dry out much … Continue reading
