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African violets reliably bloom several times a year. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Learn to propagate beautiful, low-maintenance African violets

November 28, 2023
In my opinion, you can never have too many African violets! Lush green leaves with beautiful flowers - they just bring joy. And I have learned that they are easy to propagate - if you are patient. African violets like filtered sun (north facing windows are best). They need sun to promote flowering.
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When shopping for the holidays, consider gifts of gardening tools. (Photo: Alabama Extension)

This week in the garden: Nov. 17 - 23

November 16, 2023
A devoted gardener would rather give or receive tools, plants or a unique garden treasure than gold, diamonds or pearls Monitor ground moisture, especially in beds and under eaves and patios Store unused fertilizers and pesticides in a dry place Dig and divide overcrowded dahlia tubers and store in...
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Pink knotweed groundcover in a photo taken in mid-November. (Photo: Nancy Devaurs)

December plant of the month: Pink knotweed

November 16, 2023
Few plants outperform pink knotweed, Polygonum capitatum, in the fall. The plant blooms throughout the spring and summer, but it's in autumn when most things in the garden are finished that pink knotweed really shines.
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