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Periodically I will type a search term into my photo library to see what comes up. It always shows me any picture of text where that word appears, of course, or if I've used that word as the title for the photo. Occasionally the reason that an image appears is less...

I Love Lablab purpureus aka Purple Hyacinth Vine

Name:    Lablab purpureus aka purple hyacinth vine Type of Plant:  An ornamental and edible annual vine, native to India and sub-Saharan Africa. It has long been grown in the tropics for food. Why I Love this Plant:  Fast growing, pretty flowers, and beautiful purple...

Planting on Top of Stumps

If you've got a tree stump - or better yet two or three tree stumps - you've got a great place for growing moss, perennials or annuals. Here are some options for growing on or in stumps and tree trunks.  Getting Moss Growing on Stumps Know that moss cultivation takes...
Winter Cuttings of Geraniums

Winter Cuttings of Geraniums

I usually dust my cuttings with rooting hormone powder, but frankly, you could also stick the stems in a small bottle of water and let them root that way as well. If you have a large Pelargonium and take cuttings off...

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I Love Zinnias

I Love Zinnias

Name:  Zinnias!   Type of Plant: Annuals, many cultivars of Zinnia elegans, aka the common garden zinnia. Why I Love This Plant: At this time of...

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