Mary Francis

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Stories By Mary Francis

  • How To Germinate Poppy Seeds Indoors

    Even though poppies grow easily when sown directly onto the soil, starting them indoors can give you a longer bloom period in areas with very short growing seasons. If you are starting several varieties, knowing how many of each you have helps you lay out a design with the various colors and sizes.

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  • Plants You Can Grow From The Grocery Store

    Growing plants from fruits, vegetables and seeds purchased at the grocery store is an enjoyable learning experience for children and adults. Your first experience with this may have been watching carrot tops or sweet potato vines grow on the kitchen windowsill.

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