Rex Begonias make hardy and showy houseplants, needing little but a light, warm room. Some have gorgeous flowers, but those grown mainly for their leaves make the best indoor plants. They succeed in a poorly lit area that others wont tolerate.
A flower can bring joie de vive, a beatific smile or a deep sense of wellbeing. It depends on the flower, and you. Flowers are almost an essential for the occasions.
Living in an arid or semi-arid region that habitually receives scarce rainfall does not mean that you are automatically destined to a dry dusty garden.
The herb garden is home to five major families of plants. While these families comprise literally thousands of species, a relatively small number are familiar as herbs.
While the Earth will still spin if you forget your darlings birthday or your own anniversary, your world may stop spinning for a good while. No matter how real or how good the excuse, it will not be good enough for the neglected lady.
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