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“Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential: Planting with the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map”

What is the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and how do you use it to help plant flowers? These 2 questions are asked frequently and I thought I could help answer these special questions before you start planting your plants/flowers this season. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is a tool used by gardeners andContinue reading ““Maximizing Your Garden’s Potential: Planting with the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map””

Vintage Gardening

Decorating with vintage pottery and vintage glass flower vases is a great way to add a touch of charm and character to your home. Whether you are looking to create a cozy and eclectic living space or a rustic and country-inspired kitchen, vintage pottery and glass flower vases can help you achieve the desired look.Continue reading “Vintage Gardening”

Attract beneficial insects to the Garden

How do I attract beneficial insects to my garden? Attracting beneficial insects to your garden can help control pest populations and pollinate your plants. Here are a few tips to attract them: Did you know there is a database to look up native plants that grow well in your area? You can use the https://www.nwf.org/nativeplantfinder/plants Continue reading “Attract beneficial insects to the Garden”

Growing Violets

Growing violets is relatively easy and can be done both indoors and outdoors. Also these beautiful plants are packed with antioxidants! Here are some general steps for growing violets: By following these general steps, you should be able to successfully grow violets. Violet’s leaves are a traditional nutritive spring tonic, high in vitamin A andContinue reading “Growing Violets”

Tillandsia Air Plant

There are over 650 species of air plants, also known as epiphytes, belonging to the Tillandsia genus. These plants are called “air plants” because they absorb moisture and nutrients from the air rather than from soil, and they are often used in home decor and terrariums. In addition to Tillandsia, there are many other generaContinue reading “Tillandsia Air Plant”