Dried Ornamentals

Growing Woody Floral Plants in the Home Garden

Woody floral plants include any woody plant species having colorful or unusually shaped stems, buds, flowers, fruits or leaves. They are given the name "woody florals" because they are often sold to florists for use in flower arrangements. But they also bring interest and color to the home landscape or can be used in home decorations.

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2021 All-America Selection Flower Winners

All-America Selections (AAS) announces three flower award winners – ‘ Profusion Red Yellow Bicolor ’ zinnia , ‘ Kelos Candela Pink’ celosia and ‘Sweet Daisy Birdy’ shasta daisy . To see pictures of these and other great plants visit the All-America Selection website.

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Pumpkin-on-a-Stick

Just in time for Halloween! This is no April Fool’s joke, pumpkin-on-a-stick is actually the name of a plant. Next summer, this would be a great plant to try, especially if you are trying to get your kids interested in gardening. Stems can be used like bittersweet for fall decorations.

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