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Garden Advice African Violets
The African Violet is an extremely common houseplant. The African Violet is characterized by low-growing, heart shaped hairy leafed foliage remaining fairly oval in overall shape. African Violets are available in many varieties with flowers ranging from pink to blue to the traditional violet. Foliage…
Garden Advice Fern Care
Ferns and their allies are forest floor of epiphytic plants growing in conditions of high humidity and filtered light. They do not flower or produce seeds, but rather produce by rhizome division or by productions spores. Ferns are found from the Arctic to tropical regions,…
Garden Advice Cyclamen
Cyclamen Today’s Cyclamen are hybrids of the Cyclamen persicum native to Greece and Syria. They are considered a low growing herb of 12” and are members of the Primrose Family. Their colorful, long lasting flowers and heart shaped leaves attractively veined with silver to varying…
The Sneaky Squirrel
There are many members of the squirrel family, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs, and woodchucks. They love to dig holes in lawns and gardens in search of roots, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, and nuts. These cute critters also like to stock…
The History of Mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe dates back to England during the 16th Century and a sprig of it hung over a doorway remains one of the Christmas Seasons most cherished traditions. The Druids in Celtic Britain worshiped its spiritual and healing powers and was often hung…
Amaryllis Tips
Amaryllis is the easiest bulb to bring to bloom. The amaryllis originated in South America’s tropical regions and has the botanical name HIPPEASTRUM. The large flowers and ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular and in demand worldwide. The amaryllis…