Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts

Lilacs

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Did you know that Lilacs are genus (relative) of the olive family?   At this time of year, I am constantly filling vases all over my home wi...

Terrariums

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Terrariums are fascinating eco-systems all unto themselves. They require very little maintenance and almost no watering. A terrarium is a c...

Alliums

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There are hundreds of alliums, including the onions and garlic we eat. The ornamental varieties often have leaves similar to onions, as wel...

Pointsettia - [POIN-SET-E-UH]

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The pointsettia is a shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of 2 to 16 ft. The plant bears dark green leaves that measure 3 to 6 i...

Prepping Concrete Statuary & Fountains for Winter

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The best method to protect all cement products from winter damage is to take them inside a shed, garage or basement for the winter. Keeping ...
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kon-tent media sighting - Susan Reimer - Baltimore Sun

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Thank you to Susan Reimer with the Baltimore Sun for posting such a nice article regarding my article about Haws watering cans. I admit, I t...

Gladiolus - August Flower

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Gladiolus (from Latin, the form of the word gladius, is sword) is a genus of perennial bulbous flowerig plants in the iris family. Sometime...

Haws Watering Cans

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When it comes to watering cans for your garden, nothing beats a Haws - plain and simple. I avoided buying one for years thinking it was a p...
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Marigolds

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Did you know that Marigolds are a genus from the Daisy family? My grandmother planted Marigolds all over her yard and they have always been ...
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Topiary

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Topiary is the art of creating sculpture through the medium of clipped trees, shrubs and vines. I have been fascinated with the art of topia...

Strawberry Pot Garden

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It is the season to get your herbs growing! Not everyone has the room for a garden, and sometimes your garden is a far walk away from your...
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Rhubarb - did you know?

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Did you know that rhubarb is considered a vegetable? While the leaves are toxic, the stalks are used in pies and other foods for their tart ...

Gardening - Begonia Escargot

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Begonia rex ‘Escargot’ is attractive and hardy. The name rex implies that it is difficult and possibly might eat you if you if you made your...
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Capers

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Capers are flower buds. To be harvested, they must be picked in the morning time immediately before flowering; they are never dried but pic...

Flowering Jasmine Tree

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I am the world's greatest optimist! I will try anything once and refuse to give up. When I started gardening I did not have a lot of suc...