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Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein' on Feb 06 2015
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Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Primula kisoana on Feb 06 2015
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Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Toxicodendron rydbergii on Jan 27 2015
decorchic (1) wrote the following about Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby' on Jan 15 2015
Netty (13946) wrote the following about Ginkgo biloba on Jan 06 2015
KK Ng (396) wrote the following about Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Large Red Cherry' on Nov 08 2014
Beeker (5) wrote the following about Jasminum nudiflorum on Sep 12 2014
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Beeker (5) wrote the following about Tradescantia pallida on Sep 12 2014 (Last edit was on Sep 12 2014)
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tkhooper (42) wrote the following about Aquilegia canadensis on Sep 10 2014
tkhooper (42) wrote the following about Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon' on Sep 10 2014 (Last edit was on Sep 10 2014)
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Superior to the species because it does not bloom as readily. The species gets leggy with bloom. 'Helene von Stein' keeps its compact form. Its attraction lies in its soft silver foliage.
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Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Primula kisoana on Feb 06 2015
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Great little plant. Tolerates most growing conditions in the north. Slowly spreads, but is not invasive. Pink flowers bloom above the foliage on tallish stems. Can be used in the front of the border, as a ground cover or in the shade garden.
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Cayuga Morning (1356) wrote the following about Toxicodendron rydbergii on Jan 27 2015
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Terrible plant. The bane of my existence, particularly if it gets in the myrtle or ivy bed. Impossible to weed out.
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decorchic (1) wrote the following about Lavatera 'Barnsley Baby' on Jan 15 2015
what a beauty of a flower that is. I love the tiny touch of pink
Netty (13946) wrote the following about Ginkgo biloba on Jan 06 2015
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The leaves turn a bright yellow in the fall, and sheds all it's leaves at once. It is pest and disease resistant, and is one of the oldest species of tree surviving from the time of the dinosaur. This tree has male and female trees, and only the female produces the (stinky) fruit. Ginko Biloba is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
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KK Ng (396) wrote the following about Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Large Red Cherry' on Nov 08 2014
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The tomatoes are large for cherry tomatoes, sweet with a tinge of sourness. Perfect for salad.
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Beeker (5) wrote the following about Jasminum nudiflorum on Sep 12 2014
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The flowers don't smell, but it is lovely to see in bloom in the winter! Vines and leaves stay vibrant green in the summer.
Beeker (5) wrote the following about Tradescantia pallida on Sep 12 2014 (Last edit was on Sep 12 2014)
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As an indoor potted plant, branches can become green and thin if they don't get enough sun. If they get plenty of sun, they become strong, thick stems of bold purple color. The flowers are sweet, dainty pink hearts (3 petals) held in cups of the purple leaves. The flower cups can become quite full and weigh down the stems. Although it is tempting to let it grow and cascade down from the pot, it is best to keep the plant bushy to promote flowering, otherwise, it will get long and leggy.
It is easy to root the clippings. That is how I got mine, I raided my boss's trash can when she clipped her plant and brought home a couple of branches. I love this plant! |
tkhooper (42) wrote the following about Aquilegia canadensis on Sep 10 2014
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Require stratification if starting indoors. Mutate easily.
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tkhooper (42) wrote the following about Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon' on Sep 10 2014 (Last edit was on Sep 10 2014)
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If you don't let this annual set seed you can keep it for years. I dry this herb and use it on pork chops. Love it!
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