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April 3, 2021 - Issue #507 Read in Browser


Gardening is a medicine that does not need a prescription...and with no limit on dosage.-George Eliot

ARTICLES TO READ


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Growing Gladiolus

A classic cut flower, gladiolus produces tall flower spikes adorned with large, showy flowers. Often relegated to the cutting garden, gladiolus also suits the back of the border where the tall flowers can complement bushier plants.
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Early Spring Bloomer- The Oriental Poppy

Sporting huge, cup-shaped blooms in early summer, the Oriental poppy is the most striking of the perennial poppies, and the delicate, papery flowers belie the plant's hardiness and durability.
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Foxgloves

Foxglove bears tall, dramatic spikes of tubular flowers with speckled throats. Foxglove blooms in midsummer and adds elegance to a perennial border, woodland area, or shade garden.
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Wide World of Lettuce

"Lettuce" is synonymous with "salad" for people all over the world. It's by far the world's most popular salad plant and has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years.
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Tulip Tips

The jewels of the spring bulb garden, tulips are available in a huge range of flower shapes, sizes, and colors.
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Quick and Easy Spring Greens

After a long winter of less-than-fresh vegetables, the thought of homegrown spinach, lettuce, mustard, and arugula makes my mouth water.
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Strawberry Essentials

All the basic information you need to enjoy strawberries in your garden.

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Greigii Tulip (Tulipa 'Fire of Love')

Greigii Tulip (<i>Tulipa</i> 'Fire of Love')

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Echinopsis Hybrid (Echinopsis 'Flying Saucer')

"brightening up the day of my coworkers :)"
Echinopsis Hybrid (<i>Echinopsis</i> 'Flying Saucer')

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Tall Bearded Iris (Iris 'Dare Me')

Tall Bearded Iris (<i>Iris</i> 'Dare Me')

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White Oak (Quercus alba)

"Male catkins of Quercus alba, still in the bud stage"
White Oak (<i>Quercus alba</i>)

LOVELY PHOTO BY SOCALGARDENNUT

Itoh Peony (Paeonia 'Caroline Constabel')

Itoh Peony (<i>Paeonia</i> 'Caroline Constabel')

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Crocus

<i>Crocus</i>

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Hen and chicks (Sempervivum 'Rococo')

Hen and chicks (<i>Sempervivum</i> 'Rococo')

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Daylily (Hemerocallis 'Steve's Magic')

Daylily (<i>Hemerocallis</i> 'Steve's Magic')

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