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Shade Plants for a North-Facing Balcony Garden

September 27, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

When planning a balcony garden, one of the first things to consider is the direction the balcony faces, as this will determine the amount of sunlight the garden will receive. The amount and duration of sunlight the garden receives is […]

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Dress Up Your Garden

September 26, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

Would you get ready for an elegant soiree without putting on your earrings or your cufflinks? Would you give a carefully selected birthday gift without adding a lovely ribbon and bow? Probably not. Much as we are in the habit […]

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Stevia Rebaudiana: A Powerful, Calorie-Free Sweetener Fresh From the Garden

December 26, 2016September 26, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

Following the December, 2016 United States Food and Drug Administration approval of Rebiana, a stevia-based sweetener, this little plant has seen a surge in popularity. Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as sweetleaf or simply stevia, boasts lovely green foliage with a […]

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Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Organic Gardening

December 20, 2016September 21, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

When a friend or family member has been gardening for years, it may seem that all garden gift ideas have been exhausted. However, there are some stocking stuffer ideas that organic gardeners always welcome.   Unusual Heirloom Seeds Organic gardeners […]

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Choosing The Corn Variety for You

December 1, 2016September 20, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

When most of us think of corn, we think of the succulent cobs of sweet corn that we eat at as a vegetable. However, not all sweet corn is created equal. While many gardeners are enjoying the new varieties of […]

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Plant A Fragrant Flower Garden: Favorite Scented Flowers to Grow for Fragrance and Blooms All Season

November 26, 2016September 26, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

Every gardener loves a fragrant flower, be it spicy, musky or sweetly scented. With careful selection, you can design and plant a flower garden to provide special scents and aromas to appreciate and enjoy from spring all the way through […]

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Top Low-Water Use Shrubs: For Desert Gardens Zones 7-9

November 7, 2016September 20, 2017 Customer ServiceDesert Gardens

This is not an exhaustive list of desert shrubs, but it is fairly extensive.   Included in the description are the common name for the plant, the scientific genus and species, average height and width and whether it is deciduous […]

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Garden Under Glass: Grow Houseplants in a Terrarium

November 2, 2016September 22, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

Terrariums are miniature gardens enclosed in glass or clear plastic.   They were very popular during the Victorian Era in Britain and in America. Glass Carboys, or bottle gardens were very popular then. These were longneck bottles in which small […]

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How to Plant a Moon Garden: Plants and Shrubs that Make a Statement After Dark

October 20, 2016September 20, 2017 Customer ServiceGardening

A night blooming moon garden can be a beautiful addition to any garden landscape design.   The plan, which incorporates white flowers together with interesting foliage, can be enjoyed during the daytime as much as after the sun sets. Although […]

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Twelve Vegetables for Spring Containers: Choosing Food Plants for Pots

September 30, 2016September 20, 2017 Customer ServiceVegetable Gardening

Many edible plants have been grown in containers for centuries. Even gardeners with ‘brown thumbs’ have been known to successfully cultivate herbs, fruits and vegetables in containers.   Not all vegetables do well in containers but the choice of plants […]

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