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A woodland wildflower garden

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A woodland garden consists of assorted tall and short trees and shrubs that provide a shaded canopy for wildflowers. It is important to select the kinds of trees and shrubs that will not overwhelm the flowers with too much density and darkness. The needles from native conifers can provide too much cover on the flowers.

Growth, Wild flowers, Shade-tolerant plants, Shade tolerant plants, Ground cover plants

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Heirloom seeds

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Many varieties of flowers and vegetables not available in supermarkets or nurseries still exist through heirloom seeds. Tips on collecting and saving seeds, information on hybrids, planting an heirloom garden, and a list of sources are given.

Seeds, Varieties, Flower gardening, Vegetable seeds, Vegetable seed

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The secrets of planning your vegetable garden

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The gardening year actually begins in January. Planning a vegetable garden requires selection of a garden site. One way to get use out of small space is to use the succession technique which provides for rapid turnover. Tips are provided.

Planning, Cover Story, Gardens, Companion planting

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