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The year's first flowers

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The blooming of snowdrops gives an indication that spring is on the way with the new flowers that emerge and bloom, steadily increasing the area of white within a planting. Among the favorites is the 'Galanthus nivalis' that adorns the woods and ditches and the 'Galanthus Atkinsii', which is a large and robust snowdrop with long flared petals that both cultivates easily and increases well.

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Improbable peonies

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The first barrier to breeding a good yellow herbaceous peony was the dearth of genetic material among the possible candidates for parents. Herbaceous peonies form the backbone of many gardens ranking with other perennial favorites such as irises and daylilies.

Herb gardening, Peonies

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Surprises for the shade: new forms of Chinese lycoris add excitement to the late-season woodland

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New varieties of lycorus, a member of the amaryllis family native to China and other Asian countries, are described. Tips on planting, culture and garden use are included.

Gardening in the shade, Shade gardening, Shade-tolerant plants, Shade tolerant plants

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