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How to Ship Iris Rhizomes – Sharing Is Half the Fun!

Jeanne — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:05:10 +0000

How to ship iris rhizomes (bearded iris) correctly is a simple skill, and one worth learning if you’re interested in pass-along plants. When I was a girl, it was common for neighbors to share plants. Someone would divide their peonies or iris and offer a portion to a neighbor. These “pass-along plants” came with stories,...

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Sunfinity Sunflowers: A Long-Lasting Burst of Summer Color

Jeanne — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:18:02 +0000

I love sunflowers, so when the National Gardening Bureau reached out with the news of Sunfinity® Sunflowers, I had to check them out. This new sunflower variety keeps blooming long after traditional sunflowers call it quits. While many common varieties offer only a few weeks of color and stop producing flowers once cut, this series...

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Herbal Profile: Growing Calendula

Jeanne — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:25:13 +0000

Growing calendula is easy! The seeds germinate quickly, and calendula can be grown in pots, containers, or garden beds. Best of all, many parts of this beautiful flower are useful. The petals are edible, and the flowers are used to create many herbal skincare products. Learn more about calendula flowers and how you can grow...

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