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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:23:40 +0100
Modern Marvels and Growing Your Own
Having spent the last two weeks on vacation in the oldest city in the world, Damascus, I return to find the gardening news dominated by the ultra-modern. On one level Majesco has announced that Gardening Mama will be coming to America in Spring 2009. Appar... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:54:14 +0000
Wiggly Wigglers, Red Caterpillars and Lotus Flowers
''Let's exchange ideas about plants, not as experts, but as enthusiasts'' suggests Brenda Johnson in her monthly column for Press & Dakotan. First stop is at Neil and Karen Faerber's country home on a half-acre lot outside of Yankton. When they moved in fo... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Sat, 8 Nov 2008 10:31:36 +0000
Noisy Plants, Praying Mantis and Horoscopes
In ''Sound Gardening'' by Maureen FitzPatrick we are introduced to a shouting broome whose cry of ''hands off'' makes clear the undesireability of moving this established shrub. But for other perennial plants the opposite is true. Unless they are divided e... RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:50:47 +0000
Fall Cleanup, Shredded Leaves And Fire Ants
It's the middle of October already and fall cleanup is in full swing. Not only in yards and gardens throughout the land, but the papers are full of it too. ''Put your yard to bed'' by Susan Skorupa is a typical example. ''The days are shorter, temperatures... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:56:42 +0000
Container Gardening, Veggies And North Texas
In ''Container Gardening, South Dakota Style'' Brenda Johnson chats with Lois Quatier and Patty Taylor about their different approaches to container gardening. Lois who comes from Yankton has been creating container gardens for 20 years. She enjoys rotatin... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:55:30 +0000
Golden Anniversaries, Cattails And Ancient Egyptian Skulls
This short piece about the 50th anniversary of a local flower club is typical of many that are reported in the press every other month. There is a brief description of their activities and a picture of several of the members. But the point that intrigued m... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:20:37 +0000
The Autumn Equinox, Lawns And Garlic
After a time check ''The autumn equinox began at 10:44 in the morning on Sept. 22'' Molly Day paints a glorious picture of her flower garden. ''Summer annuals are tall and crowned with flowers. Zinnias, castor beans, 4-O-Clocks, coleus, petunia, alyssum, c... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:34:01 +0000
Perennials, Sedges And Global Cooling
Last week I mentioned an article by Ann Lovejoy in which she suggested ways of cutting the cost of stocking your garden by saving seeds. Grow your own plants from seed saved from the year before and you will save yourself a packet. Although this works well... RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:56:33 +0000
The Grounded Gardener: Garden gifts
Master Gardener Marty Wingate says when you shop for a gardener, your choices are vast, so think about what the gardener knows before you buy. Here are some suggestions. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Just Ask: Go slow on love to keep shrub in line
Ask Marianne Binetti: Tips on growing a Rose of Sharon; battling slugs. RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Edibles: Kona coffee farm is a labor of love
Edibles gardening expert Chris Smith writes about a small-scale coffee farm on Hawaii's Big Island, and the dedicated gardener couple who tend it. RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Useful and unusual gifts for the gardener
Ciscoe Morris' To-Do List: Here are ''Ciscoe's Picks'' for holiday gifts for the gardener in your life. News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Featured Plant: Winterberry Holly A Native Holly with a Breathtaking Berry Display
Gardeners know there is always something to look at in the garden; there?s just less to see in certain seasons. One stunner for winter interest is Winterberry or Winterberry... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Gardening Question of the Week: What Plants Would be Good for Planting Letters, Words and Pictures?
raychael left a post on the About Gardening Forum, asking for suggestions of plants to use for spelling out words. She worked with kids on a project where the... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Beauty, Fragance, Easy Care: All America Roses
As much as I love roses, I?m very selective about the ones I grow in my garden. I don?t have unlimited space and I don?t like to spray. ... RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Evergreens for Every Garden
Except for those of you who are currently busy putting in your cool season flowers and vegetables, the verdict is split on whether there are 4 seasons of interest in... News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Elegant, Easy-Care Backyard
If you think that a formal-looking garden needs a lot of work to maintain, you're in for a surprise! The truth is that RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Issue 83 Fabulous Fall Combos
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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Pretty Patio Plan
With their late bloom season and wide range of sizes, hardy hibiscus are invaluable in the full-sun summer garden. In RSS feeds and News widgets on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
Midsummer Makeover Border
Do you have a garden bed that looks a bit dreary? In issue 82 of magazine, we shared tips on how to transform a sad- News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:23:40 +0100
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