Archive for August, 2009
Spice up you Summer Garden
Your garden may be looking a bit drab at this time of year and if you are looking for something to brighten things up for autumn, try introducing some pots ...
Caring for the Rose-of-Sharon
The Rose-of-Sharon is a fairly large summer blooming shrub that can reach up to 12 feet and spread just about as wide. It is a very adaptable plant, growing easily ...
Late Summer Flowers
Mid august has arrived and many are wondering which flowers are growing in the garden. There is a world of flowers to choose from, perennials and annuals alike. Here are ...
Floral Homemade Gift Boxes, From the Heart
Most of us have been worrying about gift ideas for some time now, as pockets are getting emptier and emptier. But what has been forgotten is that homemade gifts or ...
Making Bulbs More Natural
For years gardeners who plant bulbs have really stuck to the saying “strength in numbers.” Planing masses of bulbs together to create an impact of colour at the end of ...
August Flowers Taking the Heat
In August, Californians really start feeling the heat. Many escape the cities to go fishing or someplace cool, and not many are thinking about gardening.
But many towns are still in ...
What to do With Zucchini Flowers
Zucchini flowers will catch just about anyone’s eye, they are a bright yellow and most market shoppers have been tempted to buy them at least once or twice. The only ...
Tree Flowers With the Scent of Burnt Metal and Paint
Cynthia Daniel has become a household name in East Dallas, she is well-known for her artistic work. Her large backyard is full of tree flowers, which she creates herself.
She visits ...
Flowers Evolving to Protect Pollen
Scientists in China have discovered that the raindrop might have played a far more important role in the evolution of the flower than we can imagine.
Research showed that among nearly ...
The Many Faces of the Lotus Flower
The lotus flower is not only one of the most famous flowers in the world, it is also one of the most beautiful.
This flower produces nourishment, medicine and natural chemicals, ...
