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an AAS-winning plant for 2025. (All-America Selections via AP) This new dianthus thrived through the test gardens’ summer heat. Its two-toned pink flowers, held on long stems, are suitable for ...

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A volunteer at Texas’ Big Bend National Park spotted bright red blooms after rain in a remote stretch of desert, leading to ...

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Local Botanizing in the Arcata Community Forest By Jess Carey Graphic by Jess Carey One of the first flowers of the season is beginning to bloom in the redwood forest. Graze your eyes across the ...

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Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

They bear impressive, long-lasting flowers ... The best time to plant sunflower seeds is between April and May. You can sow sunflower seed as late as mid-June but bear in mind they take up to 18 weeks ...