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A History of the Rose: One of the Oldest Flowering Plants Known to Man

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By: Lynda Osborne

Types of Clematis: Varieties and Purposes

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By: Ian Dutton

Spring Flowering Plants: Get Early Blooms in the Garden

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By: Tina Samuels

Evergreen Plants for the Garden: Choices and Identification

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By: Tina Samuels

Two Best Traditional Plants for Winter Gardens: Cottage Garden Lore with the Mistletoe and Holly of Christmas

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

How to Force Spring Flowering Bulbs in Water: Early Season Flowers can be Grown Inside in Winter

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Ten Old Testament Plants From Scriptures: Old Fashioned Plants Mentioned in the Holy Bible

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Wildflower Folklore: Finding Cures and Stories in Wild Plants

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By: Chris Dinesen

Non-Classical Bonsai Styles: Less Formal Structures For Bonsai Tree Design

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By: Ian Dutton

Resources for Texas Gardeners: Get Help Solving Texas Garden and Landscape Challenges

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By: Barbara Brown

Classical Bonsai Styles: A Basis for Designing a Bonsai Tree

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By: Ian Dutton

Plants in Sympathy Flower Arrangements: Analyzing Plant Meanings in the FTD Flowers Sympathy Bouquet

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Overwintering Seeds and Tender Perennials: Properly Store Garden Plants in the Fall for Planting Next Spring

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By: Feature Writer Michael Vyskocil

How to Identify Flowers by Category: Using Flower and Plant Structure for Flower Identification

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By: Chris Dinesen

Texas Winter Gardening for Color: The Right Plants Add Color to the Landscape Even in Cold Weather

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By: Barbara Brown

Become a Master Gardener: Volunteer to Help Others Learn to be Better Gardeners

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By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Wiring a Bonsai Tree: A Skill Within the Art

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By: Ian Dutton

Container Gardening Planters: Gardeners Should Choose Containers for Beauty and Utility

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By: Barbara Brown

Fall Flowers for Autumn Color: Plants to Keep Fall Color in the Garden Beds, Borders and Containers

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Multi-colored Flowering Plants: A Rainbow of Color on a Single Shrub or Perennial

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By: Carol Wallace

Roses that Bloom in Multicolor: Bushes and Climbers that Flower in Several Colors at One Time

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By: Carol Wallace

How to Create a Beautiful Flower Collage: Use Large Containers to Display Multiple Colors and Textures

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By: Barbara Brown

Tesselaar Tulip Festival, an Hour from Melbourne: Experience the Beauty of Tulips During Spring in September & October

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

The Plight of Industrial Hemp: How Hemp Differs from Marijuana, and its Many Applications

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By: Rhonda Rowley

Forced Bulbs - Blooming Holiday Gifts to Make: Garden Fresh Flowers Growing Indoors

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By: Kara Smith

Types of Begonia Plants: Begonias for Every Environment

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By: Cindy Ausbrooks

Care of Iris Flowers: Maintaining Irises for Beautiful Blooms

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By: Cindy Ausbrooks

Flower Bouquets for the Loved Ones: The Meaning of Rose Colors

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By: Marka Charalambous

Container Grown Lemons in Texas: Texans North of the Valley can Grow Lemons with Cold Protection

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By: Barbara Brown

Plant Perennials, Trees, Bulbs in the Fall: Plan and Start Your Spring Garden in Autumn

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By: Linda Ashar

How to Become a Texas Master Gardener: Learn Gardening and Serve a Community as a Horticulture Expert

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By: Barbara Brown

Planting Sunflower Seeds: Growing Your Own Sunflowers in a Home Garden

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

How to Grow and Care for Japanese Maple Tree: Learn to Root a Japanese Maple From Cutting Successfully

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By: Sarah Smith

Cheap Ways to Heat a Greenhouse: How to Create Warmth in a Small Greenhouse

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By: Stephanie Manning

How to Protect Plants in the Winter: Tips for Protecting Plants from Frost and Freezing Weather

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By: Stephanie Manning

Pot-pourri for the Home: From Medieval Times to the Present

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By: Rosemary Gemmell

Fall Planting for a Natural Spring Lawn: Early Blooming Tulips, Scilla and Flowering Plants for Naturalizing

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Troubleshooting Spring Bulb Gardens: Get the Most Out of Daffodil and Tulip Gardens each Growing Season

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By: Armand Famiglietti

Great Garden Writers: Writers Who Also Garden Give Garden Advice on Planting Spring Bulbs

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By: Christine Breen-Williams

The Language of Roses: Myths, Legends and Colours

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By: Rosemary Gemmell

Rose Thorn Disease and Other Gardening Dangers: Safe Garden Practices to Ward Against Skin Irritations and More

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By: Feature Writer Lorraine Syratt

Propagating Fuchsias From Cuttings: How to Make More Plants for Free

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By: Robert Keenan

Buying Christmas Trees: Which Xmas Tree is Best for the Holiday Season?

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By: Robert Keenan

Tall Flowering Plants for Back of Borders: Creating Visual Interest in the Garden With High Growing Plants

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Choosing Herbs for Your Herb Garden: Herbal Gardening for Beginners

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By: Heather Schulte

Growing Fuchsias in Pots, Tubs and Baskets: How to Grow Fuchsia Flowers and Foliage in Containers

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By: Robert Keenan

Aphid Pest Control: How to Get Rid of Aphids on Dahlias

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By: Amie Cunningham

Sweet William Old-Fashioned Favorite in Gardens: Flowers in Clusters of Various Colors and Assorted Patterns

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By: Feature Writer Kathleen Airdrie

Herbs and Folklore: The Hidden Meaning behind Common Herbal Plants

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By: Rosemary Gemmell

Herbs: Working with Herbs

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By: Loraine R. Degraff

The Magnificent Aloe: Aloe Vera-A Wonder Plant

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By: Loraine R. Degraff

Inexpensive Landscaping Tips: Professional-Quality Landscaping at a Low Cost

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By: Elayne Masters

How to Grow Sago Palms from Seed: Growing Cycad Palms by Seed is Very Easy

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By: Stephanie Manning

Simple Soil Test For the Best Home Grown Plants: Balanced pH and Nutrients Produce Lush Flowers and Hardy Vegetables

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By: Christopher T. Reilly

The Meaning of the Rose: A Brief History of Roses and What They Mean.

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By: Heidi Brand

Wild Flower Legends: Common Plants with Hidden Meanings

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By: Rosemary Gemmell

How to Grow Tulips and Other Bulb Flowers: Choosing the Best Bulbs for Growing Non-Native Plants

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By: Laurie Pizans

Favorite Sunflower Plants to Grow: Popular and Unusual Helianthus Cultivars for Garden Landscapes

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Fuchsias for a Lasting Summer Flourish: A Versatile and Vigorous Flower

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By: Ian Dutton

Greenhouses in Summer: Plant Watering, Feeding and More Preparation

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By: Ian Dutton

Wild Flower Folklore: The Hidden Meaning of Common Plants

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By: Rosemary Gemmell

Getting Rid of Poison Ivy Plants: Chemical and Natural Solutions

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By: Sara E. Lewis

The Illusory and Elusive Black Plant: Are True Ebony Flowers and Foliage Merely a Myth?

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By: Carol Wallace

The Vibrant Hypericum Adds Sunshine to Gardens: With Vivid Yellow Flowers the Hypericum is an Ideal Garden Shrub

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

How to Grow Coleus from Cuttings: Coleus can be Grown from Stem Cuttings Using Soil or Water

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By: Stephanie Manning

5 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes: Keep Mosquitoes Away with These Great Plants

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By: Stephanie Manning

Tips for Growing Edible Plants: How to Landscape with Fruits and Vegetables Safely and Effectively

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Stop and Smell the Poinsettias: Seasonal Favorite Rich in Tradition, Bloom With Care

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By: LuAnn Schindler

The Lucky Shamrock Plant: Historical and Legendary Connotations, and How to Grow Shamrocks

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By: Cheryn Tan

Victory Garden Plants for Vertical Interest: Climbing Fruits or Vining Vegetables for Edible Landscape Gardens

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

The Spring Flower of Gods, Kings and Heraldry: The Iris in Fact and Folklore

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By: Jackie Slevin

Edible Plants for Summer Border Edges: Perennial and Annual Herbs or Vegetables for Edging Flower Beds

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

The Woad Plant In and Out of the Garden: For Beautiful Summer Blooms and Blue Dye

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By: Patricia Deneen

Fire Blight Disease: Identifying and Controlling Erwinia Amylovora

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By: Feature Writer Annalise Kaylor

Tulips of Spring, Nature's Flower of Currency: Tulipmania in Holland’s Golden Age

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By: Jackie Slevin

Edible Vegetables With Black or Purple Foliage: Plants with Dark Leaves for Attractive Victory Garden Landscapes

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Edible Vegetables with Red and Maroon Foliage: Plants with Colorful Leaves for Edible Landscapes & Victory Gardens

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Spring Arrives Early: Change in Seasons Moving Forwards

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By: Justin Schamotta

Daffodils of March, The Heralds of Spring: A History of Daffodils in Myth and Legend

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By: Jackie Slevin

Moon Gardening: Planting According to Lunar Cycles

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By: Justin Schamotta

It's Easy to Propagate with Hardwood Cuttings: How to Start New Shrubs and Trees

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By: Feature Writer Chris McLaughlin

How to Have a Seed Exchange Party: Get Ready for Spring by Swapping Seeds This Winter

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By: Feature Writer Chris McLaughlin

Book Review: The Savage Garden by Peter D'Amato: The Ultimate in Cultivating Carnivorous Plants

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By: Feature Writer Chris McLaughlin

Old Folk Remedies: Flowering Native Plants: Ten Good Choices for Healing Gardens

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By: Tina Samuels

Native Plants that Butterflies Love: A Look At Some Fan Favorites

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By: Tina Samuels

Moist Soil Loving Native Plants: A Few Favorites Explored

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By: Tina Samuels

How to Grow and Re-Flower Poinsettias: Keep Your Flower of the Holy Night Growing past the Holidays

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By: Deborah Harding

Forcing Bulbs: Enjoying Blooms All Year In Any Climate

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By: Sandra Webster

Forcing Branches to Bloom Early Indoors: How to Trick Tree and Shrub Branches into Thinking It's Spring

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By: Feature Writer Chris McLaughlin

How to Grow Plants from Seed: Start Your Own Annuals, Perennials, and House Plants and Save Money

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By: J. E. Carpenter

How to Choose and Prune Bare Root Fruit Trees: Winter is Time to Plant Apple, Peach, Plums, Almonds and More.

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By: Rod Whitlow

Poinsettia for Vibrant Festive Season Color: Poinsettia, the Christmas Star, for a Brilliant Seasonal Display

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

The Begonia is a Popular Home and Garden Plant: Begonias, Easy to Grow with Both Stunning Foliage and Flowers

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Problems with Growing a Bird Of Paradise Plant: Gardening Problems Associated with Caring for a Strelitzia

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Give Gardens a Tropical Touch with Heliconias: Create Spectacular Gardens with Heliconia or False Bird of Paradise

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By: Laurence O'Sullivan

Compost in a Garbage Can: Make a Composter Out of an Everyday Trash Can

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By: Deborah Harding

Prepare Your Garden for Winter: Steps to Get Your Yard Ready for the Cold Season

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By: Deborah Harding

Arkansas and Michigan State Flower - Apples: Apple Blossom (Pyrus coronaria) is the Official Flower of Two States

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

The Flowers of the Astrological Zodiac: Blooming Plants Associated with Horoscope Sun Signs

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By: Feature Writer Angela England

Tea Pot Garden: Grow Plants that Make Delicious Tea

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By: Deborah Harding

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