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Planting Bulbs

Paula Atwell — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:35:07 +0000

As the days of summer begin to wind down and the kids go back to school, it’s time to start thinking about fall planting. If you’ve been thinking about planting bulbs that will bloom into beautiful flowers next spring, now is the time to start making some decisions about which plants to add. For those […]

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Tropaeolum minus Black Nasturtium

Paula Atwell — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 12:17:37 +0000

Tropaeolum minus, commonly known as Black Nasturtium, is a trailing flower that can be used for climbing or as a ground cover, and is almost black in color. Nicknamed “Black Velvet”, this annual flower prefers to be planted in areas with full sun and in well drained soil. This is also a good flower choice […]

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Plants That Attract Hummingbirds

Paula Atwell — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:10:44 +0000

For those who wish to attract hummingbirds to their yard or garden, there are a variety of different trees, shrubs, vines, and both annual and perennial flowers that can be planted to encourage these tiny winged visitors. Selecting the right types of plants that attract hummingbirds and having various varieties that bloom throughout the growing […]

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Best Kindle Garden Books

Paula Atwell — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 10:44:16 +0000

The Kindle from Amazon is a popular eReader device that allows users to download book purchases to the device where they can read them just as they would a traditional book. Downloaded books can also be shared among various devices. There is even a free Kindle reading app available for use on Apple, Windows, and […]

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Sooty Sweet William

Paula Atwell — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:36:12 +0000

Dianthus barabatus, commonly known as Sooty Sweet William, is an easy to care for biennial plant that is self seeding. A popular choice in cottage gardens, this plant also works well in a gothic garden because of the purplish black foliage and dark maroon or black flowers that bloom in clusters for several weeks during […]

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Metal Garden Benches

Paula Atwell — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:20:49 +0000

A metal garden bench not only adds a convenient place to sit while in your yard, garden, or patio, but also adds interest and is a perfect additional to the overall outdoor decor. Wrought iron garden benches can withstand years of being out in the weather and is a good investment that will add character […]

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Black Mourning Bride, Scabiosa atropurpurea

Paula Atwell — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 10:12:45 +0000

Scabiosa atropurpurea, commonly know as Black Mourning Bride, is a plant native to the Mediterranean. Black Mourning Bride has been cultivated in southern Europe since the year 1629 , and came to the United States during Colonial times and was popular among the Victorian people. This plant grows very quickly and the fragrant flowers work […]

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Centaurea Cyanus Black Ball Cornflower

Paula Atwell — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:01:49 +0000

Centaurea Cyanus, also known as the Black Ball Cornflower, is a hardy annual double flowered plant that grows easily from seed. Black Ball Cornflowers have a rich maroon or almost deep chocolate color that makes them appear almost black in certain lighting conditions. The dark blooms have a roundish appearance that resembles a pincushion and […]

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Famous Fairy Gardens

Paula Atwell — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 09:28:08 +0000

As children, we all liked to believe in the tiny, winged mythical creatures known as fairies. Fairies are described as legendary mythical beings that originated in European folklore. They are also described as a form of spirit, or as being supernatural, preternatural, or metaphysical. Most of dismiss fairies as something made up, but yet fun […]

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Penny Black Nemophila Looks Like it is Wearing a Tuxedo

Paula Atwell — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:05:29 +0000

Gothic High Class Dressy Black Bloom If you are looking for a lovely black ground hugging flower to cover an area or to mix in with your other garden blooms, one of the classiest looking black flowers is the Penny Black Nemophila, Nemophila menziesii. The Penny Black is an excellent choice for ground cover, container […]

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