Have you ever stopped to consider just how many varieties of flowers, blooming shrubs and ornamental plants are growing in your yard? When you count the perennials that return each year, the annuals added for bursts of color, the potted arrangements and standout specimen plants, chances are you’ve cultivated quite a collection. The idea for this post came after a fun game of “alphabet game” with our grandkids on vacation. It got me thinking: What would my garden look like from A to Z? I started jotting down the plants growing around our home, and to my surprise, I had something for nearly every letter. You might find it fun to try, too!

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