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ranged in scope from one tomato plant well as their colours and long lasting
to a variety of greens, herbs, root vegeta- blooms. Common choices were
bles, etc. Specialty soils and mulches sold Begonias, Coleus, Geraniums, Impatiens,
out early, and by mid-summer they were Lantana, Marigolds, Petunias, Potato
difficult to come by. Vines, Salvia and Zinnias.
YouTube, among others, became a House plant sales have also increased
popular site for gardening tips and DIY significantly, now so many more people
gardening projects. People were trans- are working from home. There are a
forming backyards, balconies, patios and myriad of options for all types of light,
courtyards into calming reading areas and grouping and arranging plants art-
and places to enjoy a glass of wine or fully in your space can be life changing.
morning coffee. Some easy-to-care-for suggestions are
I heard from several people this year Aglaonema, Calathea, Chinese Money
that they embraced my suggestions from Plant, Dragon Tree, Fiddle Leaf Figs,
last year’s article, designing and plant- Jade, Peace Lily, Pothos, Spider Plant,
ing a number of pots which, when strate- Yucca .. and there’s more. Read the plant
gically placed, helped to create a relaxing labels carefully and, by following the
and desirable oasis. These container gar- basic instructions, you should have a
dens are also easier to water and fertil- successful indoor garden for years to
ize, and they look great with a mixture come.
of herbs, vegetables and other plants. Another interesting fact related to
Many new gardeners this past year gardening and Covid 19 is that the
were purchasing annuals for their ease as Victory Garden, which was popular

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