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Garden History

The Language of Flowers: Sweet Alyssum (Alyssum maritimum aka Lobularia maritima )

Karen August 27, 2019 0 Comments

Sweet alyssum is a low growing annual and member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes cabbage, broccoli, and stock. It is native to the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Azores,…

Garden Games and Puzzles

Name This Plant Game: Spring Blooming Annuals 1

Chuck May 28, 2010 2 Comments

This simple game tests your gardening knowledge by identifying five plants shown in photos from a list of possible names. Photos of each plant are accompaned by a clue describing…

Annuals

Five Easy Annuals from Seed for Late Season Color

Karen July 1, 2009 4 Comments

As the warm temperatures and sunny skies of summer bring my borders into full bloom I am thinking ahead to late summer and early fall when my borders will begin…

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Garden Journal May 17, 2009

Karen May 17, 2009 21 Comments

The garden is coming alive all over but the rose garden dominates the scene. Entering the rose garden is an olfactory treat! Wow, am I ever glad I planted all…

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima aka Alyssum maritimum)

Karen February 9, 2009 0 Comments

Plant profile of Lobularia maritime (sweet alyssum)

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  • Plant Profile: California Croton (Croton californicus)
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  • Plant Profile: Western Ragweed (Ambrosia psilostachya aka Ambrosia coronopifolia)
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  • Plant Profile: Sea Lavender (Heliotropium gnaphalodes aka Argusia gnaphalodes aka Tournefortia gnaphalodes)
  • Wildflowers: Lady’s Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium sp) native to the Midwest
  • Plant Profile: Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata)

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Wildflower Garden

Wildflowers: Lady’s Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium sp) Native to the Mid-Atlantic

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: False Sunflower (Heliopsis helanthoides)

Wildflower Garden

Wildflowers: Prairie Coneflower/Mexican Hat (Ratibida sp) Native to the Midwest

Plant Profiles: How To Grow

Plant Profile: California Croton (Croton californicus)

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