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Growing Your Flower Garden This Spring

A Phalaenopsis hibrida orchid.
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A Phalaenopsis hibrida orchid.

Spring is here and whether you've a balcony or a big yard, it is great time to garden.

Maybe you're growing some vegetables this season or experimenting with new plants. But nothing says 'Spring' quite like flowers.

We answer your flower gardening questions and spend some time talking about one flower in particular: orchids.

Orchids are the largest plant family in the world with over 25,000 species. They also make great gifts.

What's the best way to care for orchids? What other flowers are popular this year?

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