Gardening: Flowers
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How To Grow Bougainvillea In A Pot, And Enjoy Its Lovely Blooms
This week as I was making the morning rounds in my container garden I was noticing the stunning beauty of one of my bougainvillea vines, and the lovely combo of the magenta bracts and tiny white flowers, together with green leaves, so I ran in to the house to take some photos to share with…
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How To Grow Stunning Agapanthus In Your Container Garden
When a beloved neighbor sold her home and left with little warning I was the one who swooped in to rescue and care for a rather large number of plants in containers and in built in planters, as the new owners, who are not yet the owners may not be moving in for another year…
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How To Grow Spanish Lavender In A Terra Cotta Pot
Isn’t this Spanish lavender just lovely? I am pleasantly surprised by the bright purple blooms, having only tried growing French lavender previously. Yes, previously, meaning not successfully, though I don’t recall why. So now, equipped with a bit more experience and knowledge, I’m giving lavender a try once again and hopefully it will be a…
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How To Grow French Geraniums, Pelargonium Grandiflorum
Not all geraniums are created equal, friends, though honestly geraniums are wonderful, so please don’t ever consider being a geranium snob, as I may have been once upon a time. I just picked up this very bright pink french geranium (as we call them in Israel) though it goes by the name of pelargonium grandiflora…
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How To Grow Pink Angelonia In Your Container Garden
On a recent trip to a local nursery I spotted this stunning pink flower, and just had to have it. Of course, going to a nursery is a bit dangerous for me, as I really don’t need any plants, but we were in the neighborhood and I just had to have a peek. And since…
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Pomegranate Blooms In Northern Israel
When the pomegranate trees and bushes bloom in my neighborhood, it is truly a stunning sight, and I just had to share it with you! The vibrant red blooms, combined with the beginning of tiny fruit is truly special and I am inspired to draw/paint them……hopefully soon! Of course a pomegranate tree filled with ripe…
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How To Plant A Drought Tolerant Garden With Kangaroo’s Paw
One of the many stunning drought tolerant plants that one might see in Northern California gardens is Kangaroo’s Paws, a lovely and unique plant! I’ll admit, I had never heard of this plant until a few years back while walking around the Haddon Hill neighborhood in Oakland, California I spotted it, photographed it and did…
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How To Propogate Orchid Cactus In Bloom
I’ll admit, I was not familiar with the plant referred to as orchid cactus until just a few weeks ago, when I at long last decided to take cuttings from my neighbor’s plant and actually take a close look as who was producing these amazing blooms year after year! An orchid cactus (from the genus…
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How To Get An Outdoor Cyclamen To Rebloom Next Year
If you have never had the pleasure of enjoying blooming cyclamen in your garden or container garden, or are currently wondering what to do with the cyclamen plants you do own that don’t seem to be flourishing, you are in the right place! Cyclamen are often given as late fall and winter gifts, though once…
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How To Plant A Stunning Drought Tolerant Garden: California Fuschia
How to plant a stunning drought tolerant garden might be just the thing to think about now as spring approaches! Drought tolerant gardens have become somewhat of a necessity in many areas unfortunately, and are a wonderful solution to the proverbial front lawn that has become costly and wasteful to sustain in many cases. Drought…
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How To Grow A Lipstick Houseplant That Blooms Yearly
How to grow a lipstick houseplant that blooms yearly? Well, friends while not a total expert, my plant has now re-bloomed at exactly the same time as last year, namely to bring its lovely red flowers for a stunning Chanukah display, and then keep on blooming for at least another month. Today there are still…
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Stunning Pink Amaryllis Bella Donna Blooms In Pacifica, California
Amaryllis Bella Donna blooms in Pacifica, California in August, and it was truly a stunning sight, as you can see! Two years ago I photographed Amaryllis Bella Donna In Oakland, California, and it was actually the first time I’d seen this very impressive bulb showing off its blooms. This time however, the quantity of flowers…