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Great Gifts for Bird Lovers! Whether it's a birthday gift, Mother's Day, Christmas, or just a thank you for that bird lover you know, here are some great gift ideas!

   Hostas as Houseplants If you’re looking for a houseplant to grace your windowsill from spring to fall, hostas are a perfect choice. They will need some winter care, which you’ll read about later.

Why It's So Important to Water Hosta Plants in the Fall With fresh, cool air and fewer insects and plant diseases to worry about, Fall is a pretty great time in the garden. But for hostas, those beautiful leaves are beginning to die back making the plant look a bit ragged.  In the Fall season, the hosta plants begin to conserve their energy in order to get ready for their winter sleep where they will await warm Spring temperatures.

Radicchio aka Red Chicory                                           Tender perennial grown as an annual Height  6-12"       Width  6-12" This bitter Italian heading chicory is a salad favorite for its color alone.  It has gorgeous deep garnet white-based leaves that add rich color and texture to salads.  The heads are small, reaching a size between an orange and a grapefruit. Types:  Mostly heading types Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks Starting Seeds of Radicchio Seed Depth:                  1/8th" or less. Seed Spacing:               6" apart. Germination Temp:        Optimum 70-75 degrees. Days to Germinate:        7-14 . Days to Harvest:            60-65 or 120-130 days, depending on the variety. Seed Longevity:             4 years. Sowing Indoors: Spring:  8-10 weeks before your average last frost date. Plant out 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sowing Outdoors: Spring:  Direct Sow 8 wee

        Hostas in the Fairy Garden A fairy garden by design is a miniature garden complete with structure, accessories and living plants. It's a nice tiny space designed to lure in good luck through visits from fairies and pixies.

  Fast Growing Hostas The sheer amount of hostas available on the market today can make your head swim! And there is a special beauty in those well-established mature hostas. They are always a stand out in the perennial garden.   So how do you get your hostas to grow quickly in your garden?

Best Gifts for Senior Dogs Who doesn't love senior dogs?  They have wise eyes, those beautiful white faces and they are so thankful to just have a home where they can rest peacefully and safely.