| 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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| 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 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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| Roses Have History As Well As Beauty |
 Roses are not only beautiful to look at, but unknown to many people they have a very deep history behind them. There are fossils of roses being dated 35-40 million years ago, and are thought to originate in Asia. The oldest fossils have been found in Colorado, Oregon and...
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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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| Planting & Care of Roses |
 Roses will grow vigorously and give the gardener many years of pleasure when properly cared for. Such things to consider are a proper planting site, site preparation, proper plant selected for the area, fertilization...
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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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| Planting Scented Flowers |
 It's not too late to plant up windowboxes and patio pots with sweet smelling flowers. Many varieties can provide you with their beauty and wonderful aromas during the day. Yet, when the evening comes...
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| Many Things To Plant For Shade |
 Many people assume that if they have shade in their backyard, then their gardens are limited. This is not so! There are several perennials and annuals that are tolerant of full or partial shade and some even thrive in it...
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| Wierd, Wonderful and Unusual Perennials |
 People are wanting plants that are a little more unusual in their gardens. Hybridizers are changing commonly seen plants; developing variegated foliage, producing unique blossom colours and changing the flower shapes and...
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| Autobiography |
 Jennifer was born and raised in southern Ontario, Canada and grew up on a dairy farm. She is married and has two young children that also enjoy gardening on their one acre, edge of town property...
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