Flower
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Centaurea cyanus – Cornflower
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The little blue flower, which was once considered an annoying weed of the cornfields, became the much-loved decoration of the cottage, vegetable, and wildlife-friendly gardens. Although very low in care demands, cornflower still needs care and certain conditions to grow. Here are the tips on how to grow it successfully. The little resistant flower Cornflower…
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Cosmos bippinatus – Garden Cosmos
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Cosmos, the popular flower of every cottage garden, commands attention with its tall, green stems, which are complemented by delicate flowers in all possible colours. No matter the shape, size, or color of the flowers, they are always noticed in the garden. Here are the tips on how to grow it successfully. . . Easily…
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Tulip season
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May is the month when my tulips are the prettiest. The earlier varieties are still blooming, and the later varieties have just started opening, making the two small tulip beds colorful and full of flowers. This year the tulips started opening earlier. After the March cold, the April warmth woke up all of the bulbs,…
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Heliotropium arborescens – heliotrope
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Heliotropium arborescens, a plant that was in the gardens of our grandmothers known as “the cherry pie flower” or “bradarka” was once a very popular flower. The Peru native plants have been a part of every garden in Europe, as a perennial or annual, depending on the hardiness zone. This delicate plant with small flowers…
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Flowers in August
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Flowers bring color to our gardens. They break the green carpet of vegetables and bring joy to our beds and yards. August is the month when most of the flowers thrive and show their best suits.The same is in my garden, our front yard is dressed in shades of purple, lavender, and red. surfinias Petunias…