crotons

Color Me Croton

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Sadly, the poinsettia plants that many of us purchased over the holiday period have given their all, lost their colorful bracts, and been consigned to the curb, the compost pile, or that neglected spot among the unloved houseplants where seasonal specimens go to die. Now, with holiday decorations stowed, and spring still far off, many … Read more

Garden Gifts

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I love it when my nears and dears give me garden-related gifts during the holidays.  Any kind of plant is welcome, especially flowering ones.  Gardening gifts are sometimes a little more problematic, because I am not a gadget person.  That said, some of the best gifts have been very basic.  Long ago, I received a … Read more