Some thoughtful friends gave me a gift of the book The Savage Garden - Cultivating Carnivorous Plants by Peter D’Amato, and I am fascinated by the information it contains.
Probably the most well-known savage plant is the Venus Flytrap.
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June is the perfect month to tour gardens and to enjoy the beauty of flowers and flower displays. One great destination is the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
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We can learn more about the use of color by studying the designs of a famous Brazilian landscape designer who was celebrated world-wide for his talent in combining vibrant colors. When we arrange plantings in geometric shapes or display abstract art in our gardens we are echoing design motifs Roberto Burle Marx pioneered.
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It is not a coincidence that many weddings are scheduled for June as there are plenty of flowers available from home gardens and in fields and parks and at farmer’s markets. Informal bouquets are preferred by some brides as they are not only charming but also inexpensive.
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Although it is late spring here, I am actually already preparing some perennials for fall. Learn more…
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Perennials spend more time without flowers than with them, something we flower gardeners may lament but have to accept. Their foliage, however, contributes to the overall design of the garden all through the growing seasons.
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