 There is no gardening without humility. Nature is constantly sending even its oldest scholars to the bottom of the class for some egregious blunder. — Alfred Austin
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How to Grow and Care for Hibiscus
Hibiscuses are large shrubs or small trees that produce huge, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers over a long season. They are generally divided into four groups: Hardy Hibiscus, Rose of Sharon, Tropical Hibiscus, and all the various species of Hibiscus. There are also some annual varieties, such as the flower-of-an-hour (Hibiscus trionum). |
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Growing Vegetables in Containers
If you don't have room for a garden, or only want to grow a few vegetables, planting in containers is the best way to go. Almost any vegetable can grow in a container and with a little care can produce abundantly. Here's how to get started. |
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Meet the Asian Pears
Like apples, Asian pears ripen on the tree and have a crisp, firm texture. But like pears, they have juicy, white flesh and pear flavor and fragrance. |
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Weeds- Plantain
Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major) is found throughout North America, usually in compacted places in lawns or in garden pathways. A tap-rooted perennial, plantain becomes dormant in winter, and new leaves appear in mid-spring. |
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Planting a Window Box
Combine flowering plants and those with attractive foliage in window boxes to add color to decks, window sashes, and porch rails. |
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Lily (Lilium 'Farolito')
Division: VII. Oriental Hybrids
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 18 - 22 inches
Flowers: Showy, Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Cut Flower
Toxicity: Other
Propagation: Seeds: Other info, Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets, Other
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri')
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 48 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Edible to birds
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds, Butterflies, Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division, Bulbs
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM
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Clematis 'The First Lady'
Typical Plant Size: Typically 6 to 8 feet
Pruning Group: Group 1 - Spring flowering, no pruning
Bloom Diameter: Medium - between 4 to 6 inches, Medium/Large - typically 6 inches
Bloom Color (Tepals): Lilac/Lavender hue
Center Color (Anthers): Purple anthers
Bloom Shape: Single
Preferred Light: Prefers partial shade
Moisture Requirements: Average moisture requirements
Disease Resistance: Susceptible to clematis wilt
Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
Flower Time: Spring, Late spring or early summer
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem, Cuttings: Tip
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Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa 'Hot Pepper')
Plant Habit: Shrub, Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade, Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 6 to 8 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color, Evergreen, Other
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer, Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Salt tolerant, Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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Streptocarpus Ladyslippers™ Grape Ice
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 6 - 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other, Purple
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant, Terrariums
Uses: Houseplant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Leaf, Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon, Needs excellent drainage in pots
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"Not sure whether Lesley named the hybrid for the bloom or the beard color, but the beard color appears light blue from a distance, but in reality is mostly white when seen up close."
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"12 inch pot"
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"Close view of cilia on leaves"
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"photo by: Scott Zona"
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"Our okra is over 6 feet tall and there are 3-5 pods per stalk. We are harvesting 13-15 pounds a day!" - Jeff R. from California, AgroThrive user submission. 
