It is mid-May in my garden, and a time when biennials, weeds, and perennials are growing fast. It's also a time when I see posts on social media asking, "Is this a foxglove plant?" I love the biennial foxgloves, and...
Is This A Foxglove?
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I Love Prunus maritima aka Beach Plum
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Why I Hate World Naked Gardening Day
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I Love Geum triflorum aka Prairie Smoke
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I Love Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ aka Sensation Lilac
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Name: Phlebodium aureum aka Living Lace® Davana aka Blue Star Fern Type of Plant: Houseplant for most people, although it might live outdoors in...
I Love Cordyline fruticose Cultivars aka Ti Plant:
Name: Cordyline fruticose cultivars aka Ti Plant: Type of Plant: Tropical plant that is evergreen where it’s hardy, with multi-colored leaves....
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I Love Lilium aka Oriental and Orienpet Lilies
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The Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival: 2024
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I Love Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Jelena’ aka Jelena Witch Hazel
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I Love Cypripedium acaule aka Lady Slipper Orchid
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