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How to Grow Cosmos: Learn to grow the most lush flowers

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Cosmos are one of my favourite flowers in the garden, especially the deep pink flowers which just look spectacular. Cosmos has ferny foliage, grows to about 1 meter tall, they are easy to grow and can be grown in various styles from pots, densely planted or planted as a singular … [Read more...] about How to Grow Cosmos: Learn to grow the most lush flowers

How to Grow Cornflowers: The Perfect Flower for a Beginner Gardener

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We have been growing cornflowers at our house for many years now, it is plant that puts on a great show with its flowers, flowers for a long time, easy to grow, tough and is great for attracting beneficial insects. Blue cornflowers are important to Katelyn and I as its one of the … [Read more...] about How to Grow Cornflowers: The Perfect Flower for a Beginner Gardener

How to Grow Canterbury Bells from Seed: The Essential Cottage Garden Flower

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Canterbury Bells are biennial plant and very popular in cottage gardens, they feature an upright flower spike which produces amazing bell shaped flower. Canterbury bells are an easy plant to grow and will flower for 2 years then die. Canterbury Bells belong to the campanula … [Read more...] about How to Grow Canterbury Bells from Seed: The Essential Cottage Garden Flower

How to Grow Hollyhocks: A Guide to Grow the Most Stunning Flowers

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Hollyhocks, what isn’t to love about them, they are a classic cottage garden plant. There massive flower spike in bloom, they sure make a statement in the garden. I remember hollyhocks in our garden near our front door as a kid, they are a plant you don’t forget. Hollyhocks … [Read more...] about How to Grow Hollyhocks: A Guide to Grow the Most Stunning Flowers