Growing vegetables and annuals from seeds is one of my favorite things to do, especially in the spring because I have three growing seasons ahead of me! A convenient way to do this is to purchase seeds from a local garden center or hardware store. Another option is to ask people you know who garden. They may have seeds stored up from...
If you have a busy life, as I do, it probably means that your free time for gardening is limited. But, that doesn't mean you should give up on having a gorgeous flower garden blooming in your yard. All it means is you have to choose plants that will grow quickly and don't require much maintenance--and that's why you should include these...
I've always thought that light blue flowers add something special to a garden that no other color can. During the daytime their rich, saturated blossoms stand out among the crowds; at dusk, when other colors recede from view, the blue ones linger longer. They make me think of English cottage gardens and pieces of pretty silk.
In addition to deep blue blossoms, I adore very pale blue...
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