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Scarlet Firethorn

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Coral Short

A rare jewel indeed, the Scarlet Firethorn is bespeckled with brilliant golden orange/red berries that draw the eye in immediately.  This show stopper can grow to 12 feet tall in a very upright manner in full sun, but it prefers … Continue reading →

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Helleborus

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Coral Short

Helleborus are one of the first flowers to brighten up our winter landscapes. Their early flowers are a mystery to gardeners as all the other perennials bloom at a much later time. They are often called by their common names … Continue reading →

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Beautyberry

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Coral Short

The violet color of this evergreens shrub berry is unbelievably brilliant purple for the autumn and winter season.  This deciduous plant attracts humans, especially florists, and birds alike to your garden.  It creates elegant dazzling branches filled to the brim … Continue reading →

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Flower of the week: Nigella

Posted on January 24, 2013 by admin

Although it’s the middle of the winter and the weather is hardly conducive to garden activity in most parts of the country, gardening clubs everywhere are beginning have in-depth discussions regarding specific types of plants. In fact, this time of … Continue reading →

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Flower of the week: Pineapple Lily

Posted on January 15, 2013 by admin

This week my flower of the week is the pineapple lily, an unusual flower from South Africa that adds drama and architecture to your garden.  It’s called pineapple lily because the flower looks like a pineapple.  The foliage forms a … Continue reading →

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Flower of the Week: Snapdragon

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

What garden flower comes in almost every color, ranges in size from six inches to three feet, thrives in the sunny weather of early and late summer, and will supply you with gobs of long-lasting blooms for your home?  Why, … Continue reading →

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Flower of the week: Ranunculus

Posted on January 2, 2013 by admin

The featured flower of the week is the ranunculus. Also known by the name of Persian Buttercups, these flowers are part of a genus that is grown from tuberous roots that are very much bulb-like. If you are interested in … Continue reading →

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Japanese Windflower

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Coral Short

Do you go on walks around your neighborhood and wonder at the names of some of the elegant flowers you are seeing? Do you dream of jazzing up your humdrum garden landscape? Perhaps one of these plants is the graceful species called … Continue reading →

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Flower of the week: Poinsettia

Posted on December 4, 2012 by admin

Poinsettias were introduced to this country by our first Ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett. Poinsett was completely taken by its vibrant red flowers. The Aztecs used the poinsettia as a medicinal plant; to help relieve high fevers and the … Continue reading →

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Flower of the Week: Primrose

Posted on November 29, 2012 by admin

A small, delicate flower, the flower of the week, the primrose, was traditionally plucked from gardens and given as a symbol of undying, eternal love.  Literally meaning “first rose,” some believe it attracts fairies and is an inspiration to artists.  … Continue reading →

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