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The Irises Waltz In
May Dreams Gardens &bull 2 Hours Ago
May I introduce to you Iris histrioides 'Lady Beatrix Stanley', a new dwarf iris that I purchased last fall from Brent and Becky's Bulbs. Did you know that there really once was a Lady Beatrix Stanley? I assumed there was, and went on a little Internet search for her. It… Full Story »
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Plant Name Amnesia: First Meeting With The Garden Designer
May Dreams Gardens &bull Mar 9, 2010
I thought it was just me that suffered a bit from post-winter plant name amnesia (PWPNA, for those who like acronyms). After the long winter, the names of plants that last fall came easily to mind and rolled off the tongue now seem to be stuck in a haze, the words a bit blurry,… Full Story »
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Bloody Hell! Someone has built a fence round my garden in the... on Twitpic
twitpic.com via @trowie &bull Mar 8, 2010Someone has built a fence round my garden in the... Someone has built a fence round my garden in the... Full Story »
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Dear Friends and Gardeners: March 8, 2010
May Dreams Gardens &bull Mar 8, 2010
Dear Dee and Mary Ann and Gardening Friends Everywhere, Greetings from the beginnings of spring in my garden. It's amazing how there were no blooms last week and now this week there are crocuses blooming everywhere. Out in the vegetable garden, henbit is starting to sprout and grow everywhere,… Full Story »
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Outdoor Living: “Your Spring Agenda?”
Woody2010 &bull Mar 7, 2010
Over the last 5 years, outdoor living has become a lifestyle that the landscape industry is taken to heart. Even the smallest landscaping projects now consider adequate patio space to entertain at least immediate family and friends. Full Story »
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Adenium
Gardening Projects at GardenTenders.com &bull Mar 7, 2010
Adenium was given to me as a gift by my neighbor and has been in my garden for a few years. It was however totally neglected until recently I understood its importance and now is one of my favourite plants well taken care of. Excess of watering is detrimental to the… Full Story »
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Yellow and Daffodils
Gardening Gone Wild &bull Mar 7, 2010What we see and what we capture with the camera are often different; too often if you are not careful to photograph with intent. What my mind's eye sees when I enter my garden this time of year are yellow… Full Story »
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Rocks, Rocks, and more Rocks
philadelphia.craigslist.org via @FreeListPhilly &bull Mar 6, 2010Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. I have so many rocks in my garden I can't take it… Full Story »
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A Winter Garden treasure from Chile
Pacific Northwest gardens &bull Mar 6, 2010
While we read or watch the coverage of the devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile (and its multiple aftershocks), I am reminded of the many botanical treasures this country has given us. In the winter landscape, one plant that often… Full Story »
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1885 Antique Bellflower Victorian Era Natural by PetitPoulailler
www.etsy.com via @PetitPoulailler &bull Mar 5, 2010Description 'Adriatic Bellflower. Campanula Elatines L.' The paper measures 5.125" x 7.375" (13 x 18.7 cm) is a natural off-white, showing slight tanning along the edges to betray its 125 years. The paper is clean without tears, folds or creases.… Full Story »
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Crocus Colours
Snappy's Gardens Blog &bull Mar 4, 2010
The Crocuses outside are flowering en masse now. They are like beautiful jewels growing in the grass. The colour of the flowers draws your eyes to them. From our front window they form a colourful line on our side of… Full Story »
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Thoughts On Seeing The First Crocus Bloom...
May Dreams Gardens &bull Mar 3, 2010
Both were just a few days later in arriving compared to when they showed up last year, but both conjured up the same exact thoughtI still need to... (fill in the blank)! In that brief instant of seeing that first crocus, I… Full Story »
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It's offical it's spring! Today in my garden on Twitpic
twitpic.com via @Alevesque &bull Mar 2, 2010Remember! Twitpic Community Guidelines specify that if you post a Twitpic photo on an external website, the photo must link back to its photo page. Full Story »
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My March 2010 Garden Chores
A Way to Garden &bull Feb 28, 2010
I am as proud of my compost heap as I am of any part of my garden. It is the archaeological record of my garden past; it is the stuff from which future gardens will arise. I read a lot… Full Story »
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container gardening for small spaces Homemakers Who Work
homemakerswhowork.wordpress.com via @GardenStyle &bull Feb 28, 2010If you have ever clicked through to the personal blogs of the authors here, you know that most of them own houses with yards or even a sizable piece of land. They have amazing gardens that are mini-farms on their homesteads and they spend all summer preserving their bounty. Hardly! This is my third year with a a garden. Whether you call it an apartment garden, patio garden, or container garden, I grow things on my apartment patio in containers. It's also a great option for renters who… Full Story »
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My ex-lawn's in Fine Gardening Mag!
Garden Rant &bull Feb 28, 2010
So Long to MaintenanceWhat does it take to care for this patch of green? No mowing. No watering. No feeding. And after the first season, no more weeding! Though I do feel obliged to sit in my garden chair and… Full Story »
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Coral Bells: An introduction to Heuchera cultivars
Dave's Garden &bull Feb 28, 2010
Mahogany is a new introduction from Terra Nova Nurseries, which is known for its cutting edge Heuchera cultivars. The foliage is deep red to burgundy with bright pinkish-red undersides. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade. Caramel'… Full Story »
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48:1702 How doth my garden grown #2 The 365 Days of My 2010
the365daysofmy2010.wordpress.com via @angelquilter &bull Feb 27, 2010I love roses, and was really disappointed when they removed all my own roses when they dug up the garden. I was hoping they'd potted them up (like many of the other plants they decided to reuse) but, alas, they… Full Story »
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Mini Rose Rescue
Dave's Garden &bull Feb 26, 2010
Mini roses, just like regular roses, come in all shapes. There are climbers, trailers, microminiatures (6 to 12 inches tall). There are also the newer Mini-flora roses, which have a larger bloom size and are a bigger plant than the… Full Story »
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What is the safest way to keep my garden broccoli worm free?
www.freetargetcard.com via @FreeStuffCity &bull Feb 25, 2010I use Sevin suspended in water and spray it on my vegetables. Sevin is a good insecticide for vegetables. Just wash your produce carefully after harvesting. As always, read the directions and warnings on the insecticide bottle. Full Story »
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