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Blog, Spring

Nature’s Support System

Posted on April 19, 2015April 23, 2015 by sunrise-sixteen
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Apr

For all those who garden, it is common knowledge that gardening is truly therapeutic.  However, there may be some folks out there that are unaware of the many impacts that a simple plant can have on one’s state of mind.  There have been many studies linking the health benefits of plants in the work place […]

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Blog, Spring

Plants to Celebrate Spring’s Return

Posted on April 9, 2015April 23, 2015 by sunrise-sixteen
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Apr

Late winter into early spring is when we crave fresh growth, a bit of color…some sign that spring is really returning!! Swelling buds on Pussy Willow and dainty Snowdrop blooms – which might be overlooked or scoffed at if amongst the lushness of summer plant life – bring excitement, praise and hope! These are soon followed […]

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Blog, Spring

March Gardening Tips

Posted on February 24, 2015March 4, 2015 by sunrise-sixteen
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Feb

Start Cold Crops Inside If you haven’t done so already, early March is a good time to start seeds of cold crops such as lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower indoors under lights. By April, you’ll have plants that are ready to be transplanted outside a few weeks before the last frost date. Get […]

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Blog, Spring

Starting Basil Indoors

Posted on January 20, 2015January 18, 2016 by sunrise-sixteen

Starting your own seeds allows you to choose from a wide variety of basil. Basil is one of the most popular herbs to grow and it grows best in warm weather. While April may be too early to plant basil outdoors in most areas, a good way to get a jump-start on the growing and […]

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Blog, Spring

Tips for Annual Selection & Care

Posted on April 20, 2014April 22, 2014 by sunrise-sixteen
20
Apr

Choose Well To ensure attractive healthy annuals all season, choose full, well branched plants with good foliage color and – on flowering annuals – an abundance of buds. Don’t go for the biggest plants or most open blooms, these are more likely to be leggy and burned out too soon. If the latter is all […]

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