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How to Pick the Perfect Flowers for Valentine’s Day Without Breaking the Bank

February 11, 2025 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and nothing says romance quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers. But let’s be real—those fancy arrangements can get expensive fast. The good news? You don’t have to spend a fortune to wow your special someone. Here’s how to pick the perfect Valentine’s Day flowers without blowing your budget. 1….

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5 Reasons Why You Should Plant Wildflower Seeds In The Fall

September 27, 2021 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  There are so many reasons why you should plant wildflower seeds in the fall. Can you believe I used to think planting flowers was a waste of space? I wanted veggies to take up every ounce of square footage I had when I first started gardening. Now, my garden contains more flowers than ever…

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4 Reasons to Grow Flowers in Your Garden

July 27, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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  Cut flowers in the garden are the height of luxury. I used to think flowers were pointless. When I was younger, I didn’t find them particularly romantic, and when I began gardening, I thought of them as wasted space. Now I know better. There are plenty of reasons to grow flowers in your garden….

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5 Common Reasons Why Your Houseplant Isn’t Blooming

February 17, 2020 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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You brought home a gorgeous houseplant or received one as a gift. You admire it for a week or so while it bloomed gloriously. Soon after, the flowers fell away and the houseplant isn’t blooming anymore or doesn’t look as radiant as it once did.  Are you struggling to get that plant bloom again? Maybe…

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4 Reasons to Plant Flowers in and Around Your Vegetable Garden

August 19, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

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For a long time, I thought planting flowers was a pointless and frivolous gardening activity. Sure, they looked nice, but I was much more interested in growing food. Being able to grow frequently eaten foods such as lettuce, tomatoes, and arugula, meant that my grocery bills were lower, and I was even able to share…

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