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African Violets 101

African violets are just the right perky plants to help avid gardeners shed the dead-of-winter blues. While these potted beauties are dependable performers, they…

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The Other Bulbs

The Other Bulbs

Daffodils, tulips and crocuses are typical bulbs gardeners scramble to buy and plant late in the fall season. But these selections, while certainly signatures…

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The Lure of Lunaria

Want to be an enriched gardener in 2014? Well, how about cashing in with money plants? Don’t start counting on any extra income though…

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Something Old, Something New

Lisa Allen has energy to spare. She’s the owner of Ivy Cottage Collections and a thriving residential and commercial interior design business, and is…

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Harvest Time

With summer vegetable gardens approaching their peaks now, it is time to share some “tricks of the trade” on determining  the best time to…

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No Rules, Just Fun

With five children, Susie Fougerousse is experienced in the art of creating kids’ rooms. A self-proclaimed lover of color, Fougerousse thinks a combination of…

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Facing the Grill

Burgers aflame or chicken that’s pink inside — if firing up the grill fires up your culinary nerves, you’re not alone. But never fear…

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Born to Run

Whether you are moving into a new home or settling into another sizzling summer at your current residence, if parts of your patio, porch…

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Go Green for Summer

Go Green for Summer

Barbecues, picnics, kids running through the sprinkler — lush, green grass is in the background of all our summer fun. Unfortunately, drought conditions and…

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