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Pussy Willows

When I was little we had a pussy willow bush in the back yard, which I thought was a cool plant.  Those fuzzy white buds got my attention in the late winter and early summer.  When I finally bought my first home with Alan, I suggested that we plant one.  In just a few years, […]

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Rainbow of Coleus Colors

Coleus comes in different sizes from small to large and all kinds of bright colors.   Last year I bought a Kong Red Coleus that had very large and dark burgundy leaves with bright red veins and bright green edgings.   This type of coleus can grow up to 22 inches.  Since it did so well in […]

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Alternanthera Partytime

Alternanthera Partytime is actually the name of a beautiful plant which is grown for its colorful leaves.   It is also called Joseph’s Coat.  The variety that I like is bright green and pink.  Other varieties have burgundy, red, yellow or bright green leaves.     I bought this plant at a nursery last year and successfully grew […]