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Gardening newb; hoping to get better with a little more research and a lot more practice.

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Creating My Bougainvillea Wall: Start to Finish (4 Year Progress; Training & Pruning)

Creating My Bougainvillea Wall: Start to Finish (4 Year Progress; Training & Pruning)

There are a lot of flower beds in my garden. Some would do incredibly well with height added, others are…
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“Popcorn” & “Firework” Topdressing Techniques: Making Cacti Collections Colourful (& Fun!)

“Popcorn” & “Firework” Topdressing Techniques: Making Cacti Collections Colourful (& Fun!)

I’ve been intending to share this technique of topdressing cacti for ages, as I put these pots of cacti together…
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The Yucca Adventure: Goodbye Orange Trees, Hello Yucca Cuttings – Everywhere!

The Yucca Adventure: Goodbye Orange Trees, Hello Yucca Cuttings – Everywhere!

A long while back, we took out the six orange trees that were planted here way before we bought the…
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Bee-utiful & Oh So Cute Bee Names: From Dahlia to Lychee

Bee-utiful & Oh So Cute Bee Names: From Dahlia to Lychee

I’m sure many of you plant-lovers who follow this blog understand just how important bees are and appreciate them for…
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Primarily Purple Outdoor Corner Succulent Mix Arrangement

Primarily Purple Outdoor Corner Succulent Mix Arrangement

Just thought I’d do a quick update of a pretty little corner in my garden, where I’ve dropped in a…
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Cute & Funny Names for Plants: When Your Pet Is as Green as Your Thumb!

Cute & Funny Names for Plants: When Your Pet Is as Green as Your Thumb!

If you’ve got house plants, or even an outdoor garden where you have a collection of flora you really love,…
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Hello, I’m Elise. A warm welcome to my corner of the plant-lover’s world. I live in Cascais, Portugal where I aim to create the drought-tolerant garden of my dreams. Join me as I attempt to take my green thumb from a pale pastel to a rich British racing green.

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