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I still remember the first time I pressed a seed into soil and watched it sprout—it was magic. My grandmother’s garden in New Mexico taught me that plants don’t just grow; they thrive with care, patience, and a little bit of intuition.
This site is my way of paying that forward, sharing the lessons I’ve learned (and the mistakes I’ve made) so others can find joy in their own green spaces.
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💥 Quick Answer Yarrow does bloom all summer, producing vibrant flat-topped clusters from early June through August, and many varieties will continue flowering into early fall if you regularly remove spent blooms. This…
