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10 Neat Things about Annuals

1. Live fast, die young. In the plant world, an annual is a plant that completes its life cycle in

Shade dwellers. One of the most important things to understand about house plants is that most are shade or partial

1. Is a reindeer like a caribou? Yes; in fact, caribou is the North American name for reindeer. As a

1. Things with wings. Pesky little bugs fly around the house and everyone believes they are fruit flies. You should

Fungus gnats on houseplant 1. Pesky little flies. If you have houseplants, chances are you have encountered the pesky little

1. Papaver rhoeas. Corn poppies or field poppies are quite common in Europe; in fact, they are known as a

1. Wheat sheaf as symbol. A sheaf of wheat is one symbol of All Saints’ Day, which is November 1.

1. Pumpkins. The favourite squash for this time of year is usually orange coloured. Pumpkins start out green through the

1. The talk of the town. Prairie dogs, the big cousin to the Richardson’s ground squirrel or gopher, live very

1. How toxic is toxic? Your garden is full of toxic plants, that could probably even kill, including parts of