Clay soil is heavy and hard to dig compared to sandy soil, but it is also more moisture and nutrient retentive.

The Benefits of Clay

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All of May, cranesbill geranium 'Bevan' is covered in pink flowers, and the rest of the year, he has lovely fresh-looking green leaves.

Bevan

A quote by Vita Sackville West about ground covers.

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Dandelions light up our lawns each spring with bright yellow flowers.

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Before the invention of photography, illustrations of uncommon plants were crucial. Women were thought to be especially well suited for drawing specimens accurately. They were seen as patient, careful, and willing to work for little pay.

Early Botanical Artists

During the Middle Ages in Britain, the monasteries were the places with the space and the knowledge to garden.

The Benefits of Clay

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