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Seasonal Gardening

Growing Amaryllis

This year as in past years, I got some great Amaryllis bulbs at my garden center. I planted in mid November so they would bloom just in time for Christmas. Like clockwork they were in bloom for Christmas! THE QUESTION IS…NOW WHAT DO I DO WITH THESE AMARYLLIS BULBS??? After the amaryllis finishes blooming: Cut back the flower stalk to about 1-2 inches above the bulb, but leave the foliage…

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It’s Peony Season!

I used to have a ton of Peony’s. Over the years I don’t know what happened to them. So this year, I bought a bunch of new ones and…

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Tomato Cheese Tart

I’ve grown tomatoes many years, but usually just grew them in planters. I never had much luck with them as the animals would get to them, or they’d end…

Clematis – What are the Three groups?

I love Clematis. There is nothing like these gorgeous flowers draping up a trellis or over an archway. They are basically care free, but come in three pruning types.…