Spiky Flowers
1. Flowers on spikes. Spiky flowers could refer to flowers with spikes or flowers that form on a spike-like stem; we’re using it to refer
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June 26, 2020
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About Love-ly flowers
1. Love in a mist. (Nigella.) This freely self-sowing, cheery annual takes its romantic love name from the airy, lacy bracts that surround the flower. It
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February 14, 2020
About Weeds in Fall
1. Ground huggers, skyscrapers. Weeds are plants with an indomitable will to live – they are tough and strong and strategic. They can hug the
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September 19, 2019
Chokecherries and Chokeberries
Chokecherry fruit 1. Not the same. Chokecherries and chokeberries look quite similar to the untrained eye and they both taste very astringent, but they are
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August 1, 2019
About Dandelions
1. Tooth of the lion. The English common name “dandelion” comes from the French dent de lion, meaning tooth of the lion. The Latin, Taraxacum,
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February 5, 2019
Wildflowers
Wildflowers have that special power to delight and surprise us, maybe as we are not responsible for putting them there. Perhaps it is because they,
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November 14, 2018
Invasive Species: Bighead Knapweed
Bighead Knapweed, or Centaurea macrocephala, is also known as armenian basketflower, globe centaurea, golden thistle, yellow or lemon fluff knapweed and yellow hardhead. Overview: Bighead
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May 9, 2018
Wildflowers for your Garden
Stumbling upon a wildflower growing in its natural habitat is something that will make almost anyone smile. We’ve all likely had the opportunity to experience
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June 9, 2017