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by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady The Crazy Plant Lady’s Gift-Giving Guide Now that we’ve gotten our first taste of connecting with relatives over the Thanksgiving Day holiday, it’s time to prepare for round two! As the 25th of December draws near, we all find ourselves scrambling to find presents for those family members…
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Spooky Succulent Garden by Ana Morlier Happy October, everyone! Looks like it’s time to put down the pumpkin-spiced lattes and pull out your next great costume. The season of free candy, spooks, and transforming into your favorite character is upon us! Halloween is drawing closer and closer, with its anticipation following close behind. Even though…
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by Ana Morlier One Person’s Trash Is Another Worm’s Treasure All About Composting Happy August, everyone! While we are still melting in the heat, we are nearing a time of cool air and beautiful leaves. I know it’s quite early to reference fall; however, there is a major aspect of gardening that should be considered…
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by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady Fruiting Shade Trees Happy June, everyone! I know that I will really start celebrating the month after this crazy school year ends. Crops are thriving. Vacations are beginning. However, one drawback to this awesome month is the beginning of the HEAT. To think that I hovered near any…
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by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady Butterfly Bushes: What’s the Buzz About? As I was researching the butterfly bush (rather excitedly), I came across a fact that stopped this article in its tracks. It turns out that the butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) was imported from China. Because of this, there are no native species…
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by Ana Morlier, The Crazy Plant Lady Dear Gardening Gangster, I have some succulents that I need advice on caring for. My house (during the winter) is warmed by a woodstove—a dry heat source. The leaves are falling off one of my succulents. The stem is still green, but the top is coming off. My…
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“Helping You Find Plants That Work” by Ana Morlier , The Crazy Plant Lady Looking for another aspect of your life in which to interject the holiday spirit? Try the Christmas cactus! It’s actually a pretty low-maintenance plant. Other cacti in the Cactaceae family also have holiday names: the Easter cacti and the Thanksgiving (or…
