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Wave petunias have become renowned among flower lovers since these brand-name plants from cultivator Proven Winners were introduced. The reason? They are wildly resilient and amazingly fast-growing, easily covering a sparse, lonely garden patch with beautiful blossoms in just a few weeks’ time.  But they also work wonderfully in container gardens, spilling over the sides with their…

We know you’ve taken a bit out of what looks like a luscious tomato only to discover it is mushy and bland. What a disappointment! But you can grow your own tomatoes and, whenever the mood strikes, wander out to your garden and pluck a fresh, juicy fruit from the plant to create the most…

You might want to invest in one of those high-tech Ring doorbell systems before spring so you can spot your thieving neighbors once they see the gorgeous container gardens you’ll be creating. Just kidding! (Or not!) But it’s true that container gardeners are just about the easiest way to make your front door a colorful and…

You already know that eating healthy foods is good for you. But did you realize that simply the act of getting outside and digging in the dirt can positively impact mind, body and soul? Check out all the ways gardening will make you feel better in this article on the Rodale’s Organic Gardening magazine website. (Rodale’s is…

You want to plant some flowers. But which ones? Your sun-dappled porch, patio or lawn leaves you lost as to whether you should choose sun-loving marigolds and rose moss or impatiens and cocktail begonias, which would wilt in summer’s scorching sunlight.  There are easy ways to determine which type of plants would thrive in your particular…

Each year, the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Chapter of AOII sponsors a spring flower sale.  Partial proceeds from the sale benefit the Arthritis Research Foundation and fund chapter operations. This year we are again offering plants supplied by Louisburg Nursery and Greenhouse, www.LouisburgNursery.com How To Order: We have 3 easy ways for you to order…