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Focus on Flowers Indiana Public Media
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Focus on Flowers is a weekly podcast and public radio program about flower gardening hosted by master gardener Moya Andews.
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Early Botanical Artists
Before the invention of photography, illustrations of uncommon plants were crucial. Women were thought to be especially well suited for drawing specimens accurately. They were seen as patient, careful, and willing to work for little pay.
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The Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages in Britain, the monasteries were the places with the space and the knowledge to garden.
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Touch-Me-Nots
Most gardeners I know find it convenient to buy this easy-care annual for their pots and shade beds each spring, and delight in growing such undemanding annuals.
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Cherry Blossoms
The Cherry tree that Houseman wrote about in his poem is commonly known as bird cherry, which alas do not grow well for us in zone 6. A white tree that is a lovely substitute, however, is the white dogwood.
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Planting Easter Lilies
At this time of the year many flower lovers buy pots of Easter lilies at the grocery store to have in their homes during the Easter season
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The Benefits of Clay
Clay soil is heavy and hard to dig compared to sandy soil, but it is also more moisture and nutrient retentive.
Customer Reviews
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Thanks for all the tips, you remind me of my Aunt Val:). God Bless you and yours…. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 ❤️❤️❤️ my mind is blown that only three people have rated your plant Podcast, have no fear. You are a very talented gardener. I, myself appreciate you. God Bless you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 You’re awesome, Dear. I’m a big fan of God’s most amazing acrobats! Teehee, I have some funny videos of the squirrels 🐿’s attempting to eat my Momma and I’s birdseed by applying olive to the pole:). It was a great video that brought much laughter to our souls:). God IS great! So are you;). DECember 16th episode: An Ancient Poem: James I of Scotland wrote a poem in 1413 describing his view of a densely screened pleasure garden set in a corner of the castle wall. Sounds beautiful;) 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Lilacs, such a fascinating sensation of the eyes;) 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thanks again, Dear. Lots of love and hugs and sending sun drops your way! ☀️☀️☀️ Thanks again, Moya. 🙏🏻❤️😂
Congrats on your 1000th episode:). God is great! Thankful to God for every flower, the scents they carry and joy they bring to all of us worldwide:) #Sow on:)
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