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Featured central park Items
Decoupage Art Clock - 'Doggie Dance'


Make no bones about it - this doggie dancing in the flowers is just downright cute. The delightful dog image is a high-quality reproduction of the artist's original acrylic painting which has been decoupaged onto wood. With the addition of a groovy set of black and white clock hands, this cheery wall clock creates the perfect dash of pizzazz on any wall! Handcrafted in the USA.


Price: 29.99



Pewter Heart Loose Tea Scoop by Tin Woodsman Pewter


Perfect for fresh loose tea lovers! Cast in heavy solid pewter, this tea scoop displays a lovely raised heart motif. Included with each scoop is a matching pewter heart hook, so it can displayed and kept in reach. Ready for tea time? Crafted in the USA and individually gift-boxed.


Price: 21.99



12-inch Red Maple Salad Bowl and Server Set


Individually crafted in Vermont, these natural hardwood bowls inherit the natural markings of the parent tree's grain pattern, each a unique display of beauty. Every bowl starts from a solid block of maple wood and is cut by a series of saws and lathes to create the correct size and shape. Each bowl undergoes a drying process for several weeks to prevent cracking and warping. Upon completion of this process, the bowls are sanded, inspected for quality, treated with a mineral oil rub, and given a lovely glossy coating of red lacquer on the backside. There is no waste in the creation - all remaining wood elements are recycled into firewood and animal bedding. This maple bowl includes a set of matching 11-inch salad utensils with red lacquer handles, also created in Vermont from hardwood maple. Perfectly functional and ready to serve!


Price: 79.99



Whimsical Brass Chameleon Pin


Copper elements unite to shape this whimsical chameleon interpretation. Perched upon a copper wire branch with a body of green patina copper - he charms our hearts every time! Individually handcrafted in the USA. Standard bar pin on rear.


Price: 36.99



Mission Birdhouse


The dignified Mission Birdhouse is constructed in porcelain clay with a wonderful combination of nature-inspired glaze colors of brown, gold, blue and teal. With a 1.1" opening, twig perch, large protective overhangs, drainage holes, a removable cork (for easy annual cleanings), and a reinforced steel cable hanger, the birdhouse is as functional as it is beautiful. Individually handcrafted in the USA.


Price: 74.99



Today's central park Article
Planting Blue Flowers In Your Garden

Blue garden flowers can add a splash of unique color to your yard. You can buy blue and blue purple perennials and annuals to enhance your garden design. Plant them in a section for all blue flowers or mix them in with your other colors for a more varied look.

Blue garden flowers can add a splash of unique color to your yard. You can buy blue and blue purple perennials and annuals to enhance your garden design. Plant them in a section for all blue flowers or mix them in with your other colors for a more varied look.

When planting flowers, be sure to follow the instructions for planting locations and maintenance. Buying plants that thrive in the conditions in which you intend to grow them will give you a much fuller and easier to care for garden. A plant that needs full sun will not grow to your expectations if it is planted in the shade.

Make sure you water and fertilize youre your blue garden flowers according to the instructions and you will be rewarded with big luscious blooms. Pinching off the dead flowers will help the plant to grow fuller and produce more flowers.

Other things to consider when planting blue garden flowers include:

Bloom Time what timeframe the plant will flower in planting flowers in the same areas that have different blooming times will insure a succession of blooms throughout the growing season.

Size make sure you plant the taller plants in the back so they dont obscure the view of the shorter growing flowers.

Below is a list of some blue and purple colored flowers for your garden:

Verbena - Babylon Blue - Purply blue flower petals on this early bloomer that is great for window boxes and planters.

Catmint - Walkers - This blue flowering perennial shows deep lavender blue flowers on long spikes. It graces us by blooming from June to September and grows to about 10" tall. It does best in a fully sunny spot but can withstand some afternoon shade. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.

Corydalis, Blue Panda - This plant produces fragrant stringy sky blue flowers. It blooms in late spring, and sometimes again in fall. Can grow to 12 and likes partial shade with a rich soil.

Caspian, Blue Indigo - Blue pea shaped flowers bloom on stalks that grow up to 5 feet tall. The flowers that bloom in mid to late summer can last for several weeks. Plant in full sun or partial shade and sandy soil.

Cascade, Purple Rockcress - This ground cover grows 3 to 6 tall and is perfect for growing between rocks and in crevices. Deep blue flowers bloom in early to mid spring. Plant in moderate soil in the full sun or partial shade.

Scabiosa - Butterfly Blue - This bushy perennial is more of a lavender blue perennial plant with 2" flower petals that bloom from June to October. Plant in the full sunlight - deadheading after first bloom will encourage repeat sports. This flower attracts the most fabulous creatures - butterflies and hummingbirds.

Bachelors Button - This has bright blue thistle like blossoms and will grow to 24". It shows its blooms in late summer to early fall - cut down after first bloom for another bloom later in the season. Plant in the full sunlight.

Campanula, Blue Carpet - Flowers in bright blue to lilac bloom for weeks in the middle of summer. A low growing perennial, this grows to 2 4 and prefers full sun and a well drained soil.

Bellflower - Enjoy bright violet blue blooms all summer with this plant that grows to 30 tall. Can grow in partial shade or full sun and likes well drained soil.

Penstemon, Blue Buckle - Tubular shaped blooms in blue to purple from mid summer to early fall. Plant grows 12 to 15 and prefers well drained soil with either full or partial sun.

Balloon Flower - Sentimental Blue - This shorter plant has medium blue flowers that puff up before It blooms in. It can get to about 8" and likes to grow in a fully sunny spot.

Petunia, Blue Spark Cascadia - Lavender blue flowers adorn this long blooming plant that produces flowers from early spring until frost. Grows 6 to 8 but can have longer cascades when grown in planters. Will grow in partial shade or full sun.

About the Author: Lee Dobbins is a contributing writer for backyard-garden-and-patio where you can learn how to build your dream garden. Find out more about garden flowers at backyard-garden-and-patio/garden-flowers.html