| The Many Varieties Of Mints |
 Ah mint! We could use it everyday all throughout the year; either in salads, teas, candies or salves. Where would we be without it? The mint family is a large one, with most of us recognizing peppermint, but there are many others that please us.
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| The Beauty of a White Garden |
 Many people are constantly looking for coloured flowers in their gardens, yet a garden full of plants having white blossoms or a white sheen can be just as lovely. (Part 1)
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| White Flowers and Plants for Dull Areas in the Garden |
 In last week's article, I described various plants available for gardens that have white blossoms or a white sheen to their leaf. The main advantage of having white flowers or plants with white on them, is they brighten up any spot. (Part 2)
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| Adding a Glow to the Garden with White Flowers |
 This is the last of the three-part series; white flowers and plants with a white sheen. I have been listing perennial plants that can give a gardener this effect, yet annuals, trees and shrubs can achieve the same look. (Part 3)
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| Growing Gladioli |
 The flowers are triangular and funnel shaped with their six flower petals, or "tepals" as they are called. Each flower usually has one central upper petal, two side petals and three smaller bottom petals. Flowers are available with...
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| The Lily Family |
 The lily family in latin is called "liliaceae". This very large grouping of plants is so diverse, I wonder if at one time all plants went into this category! Along with the traditional lilies seen today...
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| Hardenbergia violacea |
 A fast growing, evergreen climber or self-supporting plant with twining stems of evergreen foliage. Delightful pale, mauve-pink pea shaped flowers appear during winter and early spring. The genus Hardenbergia contains only...
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| Easy To Grow Annual Vines |
 There is a vast selection of annual climbing vines available in many colours, flower shapes and sizes. Annual vines grow with little care. Heights range with the various choices available...
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| Growing Pineapples! |
 After the thousands of requests we have received, we couldn't ignore the luscious pineapple any longer! Here's the low down on Growing Pineapples...
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| Erica melanthera 'Ruby Shepherd' |
 'Ruby Shepherd' is a particularly stunning form of melanthera and as such is one of the most popular of all heaths. Forming a small evergreen shrub of fine foliage, it puts on a spectacular display of dainty bell-shaped flowers beginning in autumn. The deep...
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| Erica oatesii 'Winter Fire' |
 This beautiful evergreen shrub belongs to the Erica family, commonly known as heath. This large genus comprises of over 800 species of small leafed, free flowering shrubs as well as a few trees. The vast majority...
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| Chamelaucium spp. Cascade 'Brilliance' |
 An attractive foliage plant with soft, needle like foliage for year round interest with the additional bonus of attractive flowers through the cooler months of the year. Buds first begin to...
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| Erica species 'Woodleigh' |
 A splendid accent plant for rockeries or garden beds. An acid lover it is ideal for planting in beds of plants with similar requirements such as rhododendrons, azaleas...
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