From the Garden
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How to Grow and Care for Monkey Flower — Mimulus
Mimulus–commonly called monkey flower–is a spreading perennial commonly grown as an annual. Mimulus produce dragon-like two-lipped flowers that cover the plant from summer to early fall. Flowers bloom in shades of red, pink, yellow, and orange. Flowers are often spotted with contrasting colors. The Mimulus genus includes about 150 species of annuals, perennials, and shrubs. […] More
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Grow Carrots Anytime of the Year in Five Steps
You can grow carrots just about any time of the year in raised beds or containers—even in winter with the protection of a plastic tunnel. Carrots are easy to grow; just give them loose, rich soil free of clods and stones and a soil temperature anywhere between 45° and 85°F. Short and finger-size carrots that […] More
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How to Grow and Care for Kochia
Kochia–commonly called summer cypress or burning bush–is a summer annual grown for its feathery, soft, dense foliage. It is often grown as an accent in a bed or border or as a quick-growing summer hedge. Kochia is bright green when young and through the summer; it turns red as it matures and can be bright […] More
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How to Grow Stock — Matthiola
Matthiola–commonly called stock–is a short-lived perennial or annual with dense pastel-shaded racemes of four-petaled flowers that are clove-scented from late spring into summer. Matthiola has gray-green lance or lobe-shaped leaves. It is a good choice for beds or cottage gardens. Matthiola grows in full sun to light shade in average to rich, well-drained soil. Matthiola […] More
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How to Grow Morning Glory — Convolvulus
Convolvulus, commonly called morning glory, is a genus of mostly annuals and perennials that are trailing or somewhat trailing. Convolvulus bear wide, funnel-shaped flowers that are blue, white, or pink sometimes with white centers. Convolvulus can be grown in sunny herbaceous borders, on sunny banks, or in rock gardens. Convolvulus is a genus of about […] More
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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest French Tarragon
Learn how to grow French tarragon in a few minutes. Tarragon—often called French tarragon—is a rich but delicately flavored herb with an anise flavor. It is one of the four sweet or fines herbes favored in French cooking—along with chervil, parsley, and chives. Tarragon is particularly compatible with eggs, fish and shellfish, tomatoes, chicken, and […] More
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