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When we garden, we are “messing” with Mother Nature, often going against her wishes as we struggle to grow plants for our pleasure.

I have planted tulips, crocus, and other spring-flowering bulbs. Some bulbs like daffodils appeared in a yellow profusion that was breathtaking.

I journeyed to San Antonio in August to attend the NGC Inc. Garden School sponsored by District VII at the Garden Center inside the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.

Wisconsin’s Senator Gaylord Nelson, founder of Earth Day, organized the first event on April 22, 1970.

Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are a hallmark of spring, as their white flowers symbolize purity, renewal, and hope. With their trumpe, Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum) Native to the Balkans, this highly adaptable lily has become a popular, even naturalized s, Asiatic Lilies (Lilium spp.) Hardy in zones 3-8, these lilies come in a variety of colors a, For our tropical gardeners in zones 9-11, consider these heat-tolerant lily beauties:, Crinum Lilies (Crinum spp.), White Spider Lily (Hymenocallis littoralis), Whether you love Easter lilies for their symbolism or their beauty, there are plenty of options to suit your climate.

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As fall approaches, thoughts turn to garlic. Growing your own garlic is easy, and the cloves are tastier than what you purchase in a grocery store.

Fall is a great time of year to plant some choice ornamentals in your yard to bring home autumn's magical display as well as year-round attraction.