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October 16, 2011 - October 22, 2011 Archives

My first Lady Slipper Orchid

Yesterday, as the weather is turning colder and there's not much time left to bring many plants such as angel's trumpet, euphorbia and tropical hibiscus indoors, I ran out to the home/appliance store in the steady rain for potting soil,...

October 20, 2011 5:03 pm
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Diascia hybrid, Flying colors Coral

It has been more than 2 years since I wrote about my first orange diascia hybrid. I had thought they would become popular, but somehow they have yet to catch on. I was delighted to have found a new diascia,...

October 20, 2011 5:44 am
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Scented geraniums

My two scented geraniums (Pinewood and Sandalwood), purchased as very small plants in 3-inch containers at the RI Flower and Garden show this past February, have grown by leaps and bounds since I put them in the ground in late...

October 16, 2011 9:21 pm
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