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Sep 24 2008

Plant of the Week: American Holly

Okay, I probably shouldn’t be talking about Holly right now when Christmas is so far away but I figured now would be a great time to think about adding some color to your yard during those winter months.  The bright red berries, distinct deep green leaves, small white flowers and the diversity of the plant [...]

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Sep 03 2008

Plant of the Week: Cyclamen

With all the talk of fall that I have had over the last week, I have almost given up hope and started packing in my outdoor furniture. Of course, it’s not really time to start resorting to such drastic measures and I will have a few weeks left to enjoy my outdoors.
Still, even with that [...]

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Jul 24 2008

Plant of the Week: Camellia

The history of this vibrant flower is as amazing as the large blooms that fill the deep green shrub. The Camellia can be dated back to 1200BC and was a popular flower used in Korean weddings. The flower itself is said to represent both longevity and faithfulness.
The Camellia is an excellent plant that [...]

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Jun 13 2008

Plant of the Week: The Knock Out Rose

I would like to take some time each week or every other week to look at a plant that may be a great addition to any garden.  I have my personal favorites, as do many other gardeners, but I always look for new plants that may find itself worked into a new or old part [...]

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