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Myth and Folklore: Cornflower, Columbine and Coltsfoot
A little myth and folklore in the closets of Cornflower, Columbine, and coltsfoot
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The History and Culture of Cornflower
The brilliant blue color of Centaura cyanus, cornflower, makes this hardy annual a good choice for any flower or herb gardener's yard.
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Spire Flowers: Growing Up
Spire Flowers: Flowers that grow taller, more vertically are great for use as background plantings or to add contrast to any garden.,Spire Flowers: Flowers that grow taller, more vertically are great for use as background plantings or to add contrast to any garden.
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Chamomile Instead of Herbicide and Pesticide
Herbicides have eliminated the herbs which used to keep the neighboring plants healthy. German farmers are now reintroducing into their grain fields the chamomile which eliminates the need for herbicides and pesticides.
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Cottage Garden Annuals for the Patio Garden
Even if gardening space is limited to patio pots or window-boxes, there is no reason not to put on a wonderful cottage garden summer display.
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How to Grow Bachelors Buttons Centaurea cyanus
A simple article on how to grow the many colors and shapes of bachelor's buttons.
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How to Grow Bachelor's Buttons
Long used as a cutting flower or dried in everlasting flower arrangements, the Bachelor's Buttons also go by the common name of bluet or ragged sailor.
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Cool Colors Fall Fashion Forecast
Learn which colored gemstones will compliment the purple and blue colored garments being shown on the runways for Fall and Winter 2007.
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Beef Up Your Borders
How to use short-term planting to fill out a newly planted border
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Make a Mary Garden
Learn how to plant a heavenly flower garden full peace and symbolism of the Virgin Mary. Reviving the medieval art of the Mary Garden with some additional modern ideas.
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New World Plants
Many of the plants that we take for granted are native to the New World. The plants of the western hemisphere have enriched the world, and have enhanced the lives of people far away from the lands of their origins.
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Year of the Bachelor Button
Year of the Bachelor Button
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Uniform Bridesmaid Dresses a Thing of the Past
The "something old" wedding tradition should never apply to a bridal party's style, and the notion of identical bridesmaids with dyed-to-match shoes has become outdated.
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CREATING A SPA-LIKE BATH
Create a custom spa-like area in your bath without spending a lot of money. Learn how to use accessories to liven up your bath.
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Esperanto Literature: Part One
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The Big Turnoff
A crazed shopping spree proves to be a good example of how even the sanest person can fall prey to good advertising and how life is much easier if we just turn it off.
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Edible Flowers
Learn about the history and how to prepare flowers for eating. It is the new rage in haute cuisine. Don't be left behind!
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French Country Home Decorating on a Budget
What's the latest decorating craze? It's called French Country, and you can do it up fabulously, even on a tight budget. Check here for some low-cost ideas.
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Recipes of Wales - Week 8 Last of the Batch
Week 8 is the end, but it is sweet, good cakes to eat, a right good taste treat!
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Red Flanders Poppies in Queensland
A field of Red Flanders Poppies that blooms on Remembrance Day on Fay Helwig's Granite Belt Farm in Queensland, is part of the Glen Aplin region's Red November Festival.
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Blue Annual Flowers
Flower gardeners are always looking for more blue flowers. Grow these blue flowered annuals in your garden either in a blue themed planting or mixed with other colors.
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How to Grow Native Flowers to Encourage Insects
Our insects are finding it difficult to survive in our modern world. However by growing a range of native flowers you can help encourage them into your garden.
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Precious Stones in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Sapphires
Sri Lanka claims the world's largest concentration of gems, renowned since Antiquity for their clarity, beauty and healing properties.
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Daisies
The aster or daisie family is one of the largest plant families in existence. It comprises 1500 genera with 25000 species. This book describes a selection of those genera.
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Seed Balls
It just takes seed to get the ball rolling in your yard, neighborhood, or community. Toss seed balls on the land and watch how they change the face of a place.
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Spring Sowing a Small Meadow in English Gardens
Rediscover nature this spring and get children involved in planting a wild flower mix, such as 'Farmer's Nightmare', to create a small meadow in an English garden.
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Summer Book Review: Cutting Gardens
A review of a book that may change your mind on how to grow a fragrant cutting garden!
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Adding Drama to the Landscape
Take your garden from ordinary to extraordinary using these four easy techniques.
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Annual Poppies as Landscape Focus
Seaside and sheltered landscape plantings and herb gardens present some down-to-earth examples for using annual poppies in natural appearing gardens.
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Blue Perennial Flowers
If you want a blue flowered theme garden or just like blue flowers in your flower garden, be sure to plant some of these blue flowering perennials.
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Care by Stella McCartney
As people are looking increasingly towards organic foods and products, Stella McCartney has established a line of organic beauty products.
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Edible Flowers Dress Up the Menu
Edible flowers add color and interest to meals and beverages.
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Herb Glossary: Allspice to Caraway
These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.
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High Waisted Denim Trend
A throw-back to late 1970s styles, jeans that sit at your natural waist are back in fashion. Find out the pros and cons of the trend and how to wear it:
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History of the Famous KitchenAid Mixer
Plastered throughout Modern Bride Magazine and still a very big "It" item on bride's wish lists', the KitchenAid mixer has become an iconic kitchen appliance.
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Installing a Wildflower Meadow
Put away your lawnmower, and turn your landscape into a sanctuary for native plants and wildflowers. These hardy plants need no chemicals and little care.
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Jewellry, Don't be Fooled by Fakes
With jewellery scams a fact of life in some Asian countries, being fooled by fakes is an everyday hazard. The following tips will help the buyer who may not be an exper
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Pagan Veggie and Herb Indoor Garden
Many people don't think about having vegetable gardens in their homes. Not only are the plants beautiful, but they provide nourishment and save money.
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Pest Control for Japanese Beetle
Garden pest control tips for Japanese Beetle. The #1 lawn pest, Japanese beetles feed on 300 plant species. Discover organic pest control for Japanese Beetle.
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Planting Bearded Irises
What is "not as hard to grow" as people say? Not so temperamental, and rewards you with big, bold, and beautiful blooms? The bearded iris, that's what!
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September Birthstone Sapphire
The blue sapphire is one of the most popular gems worldwide, a favorite of kings and rulers. It was featured in Princess Di's engagement ring and pendant.
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Wedding Cake Flowers
Flowers have always been a favorite choice to decorate wedding cakes; today, there are several ways to use fresh and edible wedding flowers for cake decoration.
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How to Get the Cutting Garden You've Always Wanted!
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Savvy Gardener's Guide to Fall Color
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Wildflowers for Irish Themed Wedding Bouquets
When planning an Irish/Celtic themed wedding, couples can select from a large variety of wildflowers in assorted colors as well as aromatic herbs with symbolic meanings.
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CELESTIAL STONE
Celestial Stone describes sapphire, the gem once believed responsible for creating blue skies.
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Fourth of July Celebration Wreath
Celebrate the Fourth of July by displaying this beautiful red, white and blue wreath.
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Green Clay Facial Masks
Instead of spending your extra cash on that great trip to the spa, make your own facial mask right in you own home. Just about everything you will need comes straight from the kitchen.
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Outstanding perennials - not just another bunch of pretty flowers
Here's a roundup of perennials whose sole purpose in life is to pander to our horticultural desires, providing lots of flowers, interesting foliage and healthy growth.
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Alliums Deer Resistant Garden Flowers
Allium plants are garden flowers that deter foraging deer and rodents. Ornamental onion plants are drought tolerant, a necessary asset in today's flower gardens.
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