Monthly Archives: October 2017

FLOWERS GALORE AND MORE

October 08, 2017

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Many of you have kindly asked us about making Wednesday’s Flower images as note cards or prints. Well, we have answered that request and then some with the help of an online company that does printing on demand, called Society6. Their mission is about bringing together artists from around the globe to sell their original works, offering more than 30 premium consumer goods from Art Prints to Thro...

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FRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: TOAD LILY

October 06, 2017

Friday's Flower Fact | Toad Lily Arctic Orchid

This orchid-like plant, toad lily, is best suited for woodland or shady border gardens. Plant nearby, as you won’t want to miss a close-up view. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.

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FLOWER QUOTE: THE LOVE OF GARDENING

October 02, 2017

The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.

MY TWO CENTS The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies… At times, toward the end of the gardening season here in New England, I’m ready to take a break, but I also know that throughout the winter I will dream about my gardens for the coming year. During the winter I will also enjoy planning my cutting garden along with forced bulbs and plants inside to keep that touch of natur...

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A FEW OF MY FAVORITE GARDENING TOOLS

October 01, 2017

A few of my favorite gardening tools

There are many wonderful aspects to being a part of the flowering world and one of them is gardening and the tools we use. So I thought I would share a few of my favorite gardening tools, and I really hope you will share your favorites with me in the comment section below, as I would love to learn about some new tools! KOREAN HAND HOE The Korean Hand Hoe (also known as the Ho-Mi) is an aweso...

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