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Ever wonder why Forget-Me-Nots is the Alaska state flower? What they represent? How to give them away as gifts or grow them in your back yard? Read answers to these questions and more from our experienced gardeners.


Saying goodbye is never easy or pleasant. Nevertheless, if they really must go you'll surely want to get them a gift to remember you by. Here are some great goodbye gifts to consider.
Wild flower gardens are increasing in popularity, as gardeners in general are more in tune with the ways of nature.
During the long, dreary, winter months it is fun to dream about creating a new spring garden. To recreate a garden of your memories, begin by revisiting, in your mind, each section of the garden and write down what you remember about the plantings and flowers.
Choices of blue native plants for anyone's garden
Flowers are a traditional gift. Many people don't realize that different types of flowers send different messages, from love to friendship to rejection. Find out the meanings of different flowers.
Some flowers are said to be blue when in reality they are purple. There actually are a number of beautiful blue flowers available for those who want a blue flower garden.
In 1949, the Forget- Me- Not was chosen as the Alaska state flower. As a flower which enjoys shade and moisture, Forget- Me-Nots are an easy landscaping alternative which provides bloom around trees and shrubs.
Are you one of today's harried urban gardeners, with less time to putter but more need to relax? Now, even the busiest week-end gardener can stop to smell the roses -- and the sweet-peas -- and the beebalm -- and the cottage pinks -- and the peonies. Whe