 Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful: they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul. -Luther Burbank
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Growing Flowers for Cutting
My grandfather's attitude toward gardening can be summed up this way: If you can't eat it, don't grow it. He is a fantastic gardener, able to coax a bounty of tomatoes, peppers, collards, okra, figs, plums, apples, walnuts, and much more from the hard red clays of the South Carolina foothills. But ornamental gardening is foreign to him. His old farm had roses and some winter jasmines, but that's only because they were effective screens and hedges. |  |
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What Is a Keiki?
Keiki is a Hawaiian word for "child." In the plant world, it is actually a clone of the parent plant. This term is often used in orchid propagation. |  |
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Home Brewed Compost Tea
Gardeners know that compost works wonders by nourishing soil and plants. Compost improves soil structure, helping it drain well |  |
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Soil Preparation for Beans
Most of the work of growing a good crop of beans (and all other vegetables, too) comes before you put the seeds in the ground. If you get your soil into the best possible shape and prepare a smooth seedbed, you'll have the fewest problems. |  |
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Cross Pollinating Melons and Squash
There are many old myths about the freak results of cross-pollination between cucumbers and melons, pumpkins and squashes prevail, and most need clearing up. |  |
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Watering Onions
It's especially important for onions to get water just after planting. A well-hardened transplant can survive almost two weeks in dry soil. But, in the long run, early dryness will hurt the crop. The bulbs just won't measure up at the end of the season. |  |
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Together with Jung Seed 25% Off Seed Sale
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Let's Learn about Indoor Gardening
Indoor gardening is the practice of growing plants inside your home or in a controlled environment. It's a way to bring nature indoors. With the right light, temperature, and water, you can grow a variety of plants like tropicals, herbs, flowers, and even some vegetables and fruits. Indoor gardening is a good way to learn about plant care and gardening techniques without having to worry about outdoor pests or unpredictable weather conditions. |
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Rose (Rosa 'Sunny Kordana')
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Bloom shape: High-centered
Petal count: full: 26-40 petals
Rose bloom color: Deep yellow
Extra Bloom Info: In clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Growth Habit: Very short, 18-24 inches, bushy
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: Wilhelm Kordes III, 1996
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Plant Spread: 14-18 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Basket Plant (Callisia fragrans)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots, Suitable for hanging baskets
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Cashmere Bouquet (Clerodendrum bungei)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 4-6 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Deciduous, Other
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Cut Flower, Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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Clematis 'Haku Ookan'
Raised by: Yashio Kubota
Country of Origin: Japan
Growing Zones: USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, USDA Zone 10, USDA Zone 11
Typical Plant Size: Typically 8 to 10 feet
Pruning Group: Group 2 - Optional, light pruning after flowering
Bloom Diameter: Large - between 6 to 8 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): Deep Purple hue
Center Color (Anthers): Cream/White anthers
Bloom Shape: Single, Semi-Double, Other
Preferred Light: Tolerates partial shade, Prefers full sun
Suitability as Cut Flower: Good cut flower (strong stem, average vase life)
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Additional Information: Free-flowering (very floriferous)
Recommendations: Good choice for a container
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 8-10 ft.
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer, Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
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Together with Teknor Apex In our journey through The Green Garden Chronicles, we've explored various aspects of gardening, from building raised beds to creating enchanting garden decor. Now, let's delve into the world of specialized gardens, where creativity meets practicality. Whether you're working with limited space or bringing the outdoors inside, container, indoor, and vertical gardening offer innovative solutions to cultivate your green haven. Join us as we uncover the essentials and tips for success in these specialized gardening realms. Read more
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