WFIU | Focus on Flowers
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Focus on Flowers is a program on flowers and gardening hosted by Moya Andrews and produced by WFIU Public Media in Bloomington, Indiana.
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
4d ago
During the Middle Ages in Britain, the monasteries were the places with the space and the knowledge to garden ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
1w ago
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 ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
2w ago
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 ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
3w ago
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 ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
1M ago
Clay soil is heavy and hard to dig compared to sandy soil, but it is also more moisture and nutrient retentive ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
1M ago
No plant, it seems to those of us plagued with deer, can be called really deer proof ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
1M ago
Regular pruning benefits all woody plants, such as shrubs, trees, and vines. Pruning keeps them vigorous and healthy, as well as improving their shape ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
1M ago
Cutting back plants, even small ones, helps to stimulate growth. But don't cut off all of the leaves ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
2M ago
There are so many lovely varieties of clematis available today. Even a single bloom floating is a bowl looks perfect ..read more
WFIU | Focus on Flowers
2M ago
In late winter, after months without garden flowers, we are eager to see flowers in our homes. However, there is a wonderful feeling we get when we force branches of early spring-blooming trees and shrubs ..read more