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In a plant genus, there are often many species, and being closely related, you might think most would exhibit some semblance of similarity in…
Read MoreIn a plant genus, there are often many species, and being closely related, you might think most would exhibit some semblance of similarity in…
Read MoreFrom the outside, John and Mary Ellen Toebes’ brick ranch-style home is noteworthy because it sits on a 5.2-acre wooded lot in downtown Cary,…
Read MoreIf I were grading flowering plants for their possible inclusion in an ornamental garden, I would consider such common desirable traits as ease to…
Read MoreThinking about taking a vacation to Scotland this year? Well, certainly don’t miss Edinburgh and the Highlands, but also consider finding time to visit…
Read MoreA morning stroll through Brie Arthur’s yard offers the grandest of garden tours, where corn grows alongside zinnias, peanuts peek from sun-warmed soil and…
Read MoreIf one of your goals for 2018 is to get more organized, local author and blogger Carrie Higgins has some tips for you. Higgins,…
Read More“Unusual,” “strange,” “Martian,” “plastic” — these are the comments typically made about an eye-catching, striking houseplant that goes by the name of ‘Polly,’ with…
Read MoreFor many Cary gardeners, hybrid tulips are must additions to the spring bloom season. So, every year at this time, copious quantities of these…
Read MoreThink of the word “lily,” and the vision of a colorful, sun-kissed flower with graceful arching petals probably comes to mind. Now, to this…
Read MoreAugust can be a tough month for the garden — it’s always scorching, and when rains do come, they are normally in the form…
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