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Miami style: Sweet basil growing

Lana — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:29:16 +0000

My greenfin USA journey starts in Miami - by growing Sweet Basil

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A must have summer plant: Hemerocallis-Daylily

Lana — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:43:59 +0000

For many reasons, Hemerocallis - Daylily is a must have garden plant, but certainly not just a fashion trend. It might have gotten the name by daily flowering, but new buds will keep on opening if you treat it right. So, this pinch of summer in your garden will provide you with a long blossoming period

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Summer refreshment – shockingly juicy Elderberry

Lana — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:38:15 +0000

Traditionally, in Balkans - Sambucus nigra L. - Elderberry is used for making juices, jams, and tea. Entire bush is a sight for sore eye and nose -especially during the flowering period. Prepare yourself for harvesting flowers and fruits - Bon appetite and enjoy your Elderberry!

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Florists favorite: Lisianthus – Texas bluebell

Lana — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:27:19 +0000

Imagine Texas and Colorado prairies, vast dry plains dotted with purplish-blue flowers. It is Lisianthus – Texas bluebell, representative of an interesting family – Gentianaceae

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Gaura lindheimeri – a wild flower Texas beauty

Lana — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 21:10:00 +0000

Gaura lindheimeri is a North American wild flower, naturally embellishing Texas and Louisiana landscape. Loves sun, warmth and well-drained soil, even rocky terrain. Luckily for us, it is acknowledged and spread around the globe as a decorative species.

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New age spider flower: Cleome spinosa

Lana — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 20:58:48 +0000

Flowers have a distinctive airy look, for their thin stamens, 5 - 7 cm long, which by their appearance resemble spider legs. Hence the name. And the reason why Cleome plants just get their exotic look

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Calocephalus (Leucophyta) brownii – A Cushion Bush

Lana — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:58:00 +0000

Calocephalus (syn. Leucophyta) brownii is a highly decorative plant - regarding color, structure, and ability to combine with other floral species.

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Alcea rosea – Hollyhock is a true Runaway bride

Lana — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 21:28:28 +0000

Althea or Alcea? Whichever genus name (synonym) you pick, you will do right. Growing this plant will pay out for sure. In dry, sunny places especially.

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