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Hosta Stained Glass – Sun Tolerant Variegated Plantain Lily
This variegated hosta is called Hosta Stained Glass. It is a sun tolerant hosta variety that adds a vibrant and dramatic punch to any semi sunny border or garden bed. My husband and I love to tour botanical gardens, such as the JR Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina. This botanical garden features plants that […]
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Vegetable Garden Problems and Solutions – Troubleshooting your Garden
There are many vegetable garden problems that can plague the average gardener. Fortunately, there are also easy solutions to those problems. Not everything about vegetable gardening turns out as expected. Whether you choose to garden in raised beds or in the round, troubleshoot your vegetable garden with these easy tips to get a bumper harvest […]
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Natural Squirrel Repellent Ideas – Keep Squirrels out of The Yard!
Do you have a problem with squirrels? If so, these natural squirrel repellent ideas may prove useful to you. Dealing with squirrels has been an ongoing problem for me in one way or another for several years. If you read my blog often, you may remember reading about the squirrels in my vegetable garden a few […]
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Planting Forsythia – When Where and How to Plant Forsythia Bushes
Planting forsythia is all about timing and spacing. The two best times are early spring and mid fall depending on your hardiness zone. One of the earliest plants to bloom in spring is forsythia, but when should it be planted? Forsythia bushes delight us each spring with their burst of cheery yellow flowers. This deciduous […]
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Kitchen Gift Basket for Mother’s Day – 10 Tips for Kitchen Themed Basket ideas
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. This easy kitchen gift basket makes the perfect personalized gift for anyone’s mother who loves to cook. It is filled with fun, whimsical and useful kitchen items that are made even more special by including items that are geared to your mother’s tastes. This easy kitchen gift basket […]
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Vegetable Garden on a Deck – 11 Tips for Growing Vegetables on a Patio
If you don’t have a big yard with room for a large vegetable garden, try growing a vegetable garden on a deck. Vegetable gardening is one of the great pleasures of the summer months for many gardeners. But for many of us, space does not allow a full outside garden or even raised garden beds. […]
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DIY Disinfectant Wipes – Homemade Cleaning Wipes in Just Minutes
Having a hard time finding disinfectant wipes right now? Join the club! This recipe for DIY disinfectant wipes is easy to make and great for all purpose cleaning. These easy to make cleaning wipes are so much cheaper than store bought ones and can be made at home in about 10 minutes with just a […]
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15 Tips for a Fun Indoor Camping Party & Free Printables for Cooped up Kids
We love to camp at our house, but sometimes it’s hard to find the time to get away for a real camping weekend or the weather just won’t allow it. For times like this, the kids can still have a lot of fun by having an indoor camping party. Are your kids feeling cooped up […]
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Barramundi Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce – Restaurant-Style at Home!
Missing your restaurant food right now? This barramundi recipe with a garlic lemon butter sauce is restaurant-style food at home in just minutes. It is flaky and tasty with a quick easy. and delicious sauce. This sweet, sustainable fish is good for your health and also good for the environment. I love that it is […]
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Inspirational Quotes about Hope – Motivation Sayings with Flower Photos
Are you feeling down right now? These inspirational quotes about hope will help to lift your mood and make you more optimistic about the future. Quotes are a great way to change a down mood into one that is more uplifted. Use them to make your own personalized greeting cards. to share with your friends […]
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20 Seed Starting Tips – When to Sow – How to Transplant + Printable
These 20 seed starting tips will help you to get your garden going early this year. With seeds, it’s never too early to get gardening! The holidays have come and gone and most of us are hunkering down for the colder months of the year. But wait – now is the perfect time to think […]
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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens – Nature and Wildlife in LA
The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens has something special in store for both animal lovers and those interested in botanical gardens. This 135 acre zoo and botanical garden was founded in 1966 and is home to more than 1,400 birds, amphibians, mammals and reptiles. Comfortable shoes are a must, since there is a lot […]
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International Waterlily Collection – Things to do in San Angelo, Texas
If you are passing through San Angelo, Texas, be sure and fit in a visit to the International Waterlily Collection. You will get a chance to view the premiere collection of waterlilies found anywhere in existence. Water lily, from the family Nymphaeaceae, comprise 58 species of freshwater flowering plants, native to the temperate and tropical […]
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Caring for Echeveria – How to Rosette Forming Succulents with Spectacular Flowers
Caring for echeveria is a task made for those gardeners with brown thumbs – they are that easy to grow! These rosette forming succulents have spectacular flowers that would make you think they need a lot of special care, but these plants actually thrive on a bit of neglect. If you love succulents as much […]
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20 Best Hardy Perennials that Come Back Year after Year – Updated
There are many types of perennials, from tender types, which need to be grown in the southern part of the USA, to very hardy perennials that keep coming back after a freezing winter outside. Budget conscious gardeners have a very good friend when they turn to growing perennials. What is not to like about a […]
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Fast Growing Forsythia Bushes Bring Summer Color to the Garden
For unbeatable spring color, try growing forsythia bushes. These easy care bushes require very little care. Nothing screams spring in your garden quite like Forsythia. With their vibrant yellow color, these perennials are one of the first bushes to flower in the spring. The shrub is very hardy, and relatively easy to grow. These tips […]
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Lucky Bamboo Plant Growing Tips – Dracaena Sanderiana Plant Care
The lucky bamboo plant is an indoor plant that can be grown in both water and soil. These growing tips for dracaena sanderiana will get the most out of your potted plant. Dracaena sanderiana are a genus of indoor plants that are easy to grow and will add a Zen looking touch to any indoor […]
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Cottage Garden Plants – Perennials Biennials & Bulbs for Cottage Gardens
To choose cottage garden plants, think of tall flowering perennials, self seeding annuals and hardy biennials to give your garden just the right look. English cottage gardens have a very romantic feel to them. The look may seem haphazard but is actually planned. A cottage garden has a very distinct style that throws formality out […]
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Plants That Close their Leaves at Night – Nyctinasty – Oxalis and Others
Plants that close their leaves at night are interesting to look at, but have you ever wondered why they do this? Have you ever walked out into your garden in the early morning, or early evening and seen that the leaves or flowers of some of your favorite plants are closed up? Don’t worry – […]
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Vertical Gardens – Living Walls – Green Wall Planters
Vertical gardens make more use of available space by growing vegetables, flowers and herbs up a wall instead of taking up lots of growing space on the ground. I speak to people all the time who admire my large yard and gardens but say “I don’t have the room to do this.” While a large […]
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Albuquerque Aquarium – Things to do in Albuquerque – ABQ BioPark
Looking for things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico? A day out at the Albuquerque Aquarium is sure to delight. It is part of the ABQ BioPark system. The Albuquerque Aquarium exhibits saltwater species from a variety of habitats in the Gulf of Mexico and South Pacific. One of the nice aspects of the entry […]
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How to Grow Angel’s Trumpet – Tips for Growing Brugmansia
What a gorgeous tropical plant this plant is! The common name for the plant is angel’s trumpet and the botanical name is Brugmansia. One can almost hear the sound from the trumpet! Angel’s trumpet plant gets very large and its sprawling growing habit makes it a good choice when landscaping to cover an ugly fence. […]
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Low Light Indoor Plants – Houseplants for Lower Light Conditions [Updated]
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These 20 Low Light Indoor Plants are easy to care for and don’t mind growing in lower light situations. This makes them ideal for those with limited light, especially during the winter months. With the cold weather out in full force, thoughts of gardening are often far from the front burner. Those are the times […]
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Healthy Antipasto Salad Recipe – Awesome Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing
This colorful Healthy Antipasto Salad Recipe is super easy to make and sure to keep you full for hours. It’s made with Italian meats, Provolone cheese, and veggies tossed in a vinaigrette dressing – it’s truly amazing. And best of all – this is my healthy version. You can serve this Italian antipasto salad recipe […]
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Oklahoma City Riverwalk – Centennial Land Run Monument (with Photos!)
Nature and history buffs have a chance to merge by visiting the Oklahoma City Riverwalk area. This long, leisurely walk combines nature and water views with sculptures of the Centennial Land Run Monument. Seeing statues which depict real people is something that I enjoy visiting when we travel. (See the Elizabethan Statues of Roanoke for […]
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Kalanchoe Tomentosa – Care of Panda Plant Pussy Ears Donkey Ears
Kalanchoe plants are tender succulents that are very easy to grow and come in many leaf shapes and textures. These growing tips for Kalanchoe Tomentosa will give you a fuzzy and textured leaf succulent that you will fall in love with. Kalanchoe tomentosas are a genus of succulents that are often seen at garden centers. […]