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A fresh cut bouquet daffodils, tulips, hyacinth and alliums. This fall plant an array of spring flowering bulbs to brighten your garden and bouqu
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If you're looking for a greenhouse that epitomizes green living, look into building an earth sheltered greenhouse. These greenhouses provide the
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Originally discovered growing wild in Tanzania over 110 years ago by a German officer with an interest in botany, the African Violet has become o
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Recent surveys show that approximately 40% of Americans grow their own fruits and vegetables. These surveys aren’t counting the massive farms and
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