September 2025

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What is the flower of all seasons?

What is the flower of all seasons? If there’s a plant that deserves the title of “flower for all seasons,” it is the pansy, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. At any given time in North America, you will find pansies blooming prolifically somewhere. There are three primary flower types: Annuals, Perennials, and […]

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What month brings flowers?

What month brings flowers? The Origin of ‘April Showers Bring May Flowers’ Once April 1 comes around, it’s time to take out of storage those rain boots, umbrellas, ponchos and, of course, vases for spring flowers. The age-old saying “April showers bring May flowers” still holds true today. But just how did this fun saying

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Does lavender keep bugs away?

Does lavender keep bugs away? While gardeners have long appreciated the beauty of different lavender cultivars and collected the blooms to dry for sweet-scented sachets, entomologists are just discovering that lavender can act as a natural insect repellent. Learn more about the benefits of growing lavender to repel bugs. Lavender pillows and sachets are wonderful

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