Tag: gardening
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May 17, 2008 07:41 PM EDT --
Totally organic
A few years ago, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Ellie MacDougall, an organic farmer from Wells, Maine. She grew a variety of herbs, which she used to flavor . . . more
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May 19, 2007 08:44 PM EDT --
After traveling for a week to Florida at the end of April, there were no flowering trees, no green grass, and just buds on the tulips and daffodils. Now that we're in May, all of that has changed. . . . more
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August 09, 2007 04:54 AM EDT --
Straight from The Sun: “SWARMS of giant hornets which wipe out honey bees are set to invade Britain — due to global warming.The 1.8 inch monster insects have already devastated bee populations . . . more
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May 27, 2008 12:05 AM EDT --
The garden is coming along despite my inability to do much with it so far this year. Here is the view out my bedroom window.
The Dwarf Korean lilac is almost in bloom as . . . more
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May 30, 2007 02:43 PM EDT --
This is the third part, as the title denotes, and it is the last. At least for the time being. We still have a couple of iris that haven't bloomed, but, for the most part, they are in their full and . . . more
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March 31, 2008 02:01 PM EDT --
As many of you know, I've been absent from these hallowed spaces for several months, since Christmas brought my mother-in-law to our town. Frustration is a favorite motivator for me, and I have used . . . more
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June 13, 2007 04:03 PM EDT --
Here's another couple of photos from our garden. The rose used to be "Chrysler Royal; it had the same color as you can see in the photo, but it was once a hybrid. Unfortunately, when we had a . . . more
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May 30, 2007 11:26 AM EDT --
As I promised yesterday, I am posting Part 2 of my Festival of Iris. I do hope you enjoyed part 1, and that you get equal enjoyment from this one. My main regret is that I cannot transmit the bouquet . . . more
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October 20, 2007 02:58 PM EDT --
Now that her first crop of lemons have almost matured, my little Meyer Lemon Tree appears to be determined to start a new crop!
Please note, Charity, that I'm making good use of the beautiful . . . more
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May 22, 2007 05:36 PM EDT --
Whenever you need to propogate an African Violet, a usually surefire way of reproducing the original flower is to take a leaf from the plant and put it in a culture medium, such as potting soil, and water . . . more
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April 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT --
It is a bit cooler today than it has been, but I find myself starting to believe that Spring is really here to stay. Maybe, just maybe, we won't again . . . more
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October 21, 2007 11:07 PM EDT --
In the holistic spirit of Integrative Pest Management, there's a growing awareness that you can "fight fire with fire" when it comes to weed control. Many common . . . more
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July 07, 2007 09:48 AM EDT --
I have hostas of all shapes and sizes in my yard. They were all planted by the previous owners, we've been in the house for 4 years now.
The hostas in my fern bed that sit under a birch . . . more
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August 27, 2007 01:36 PM EDT --
This beautiful flower is somewhat reluctant to gift us with its blooms. This is the only flower we have had this year. Because it is a plant that originated in a tropical jungle, we keep it in a pot, and . . . more
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August 16, 2007 08:11 PM EDT --
- Photo Essay Contest -
I promise this is the last of the "early morning garden" photo shoot. (Imperfect Petals and Lush Lilies). I guess I went a little crazy that morning, because . . . more
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April 14, 2008 07:21 PM EDT --
Today, the Associated Press published two stories criticizing programs underwritten by the EPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to apply composted sewage sludge, also known as . . . more
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June 09, 2007 08:47 PM EDT --
I've been meaning to share these photos of poppies, peonies, and iris with you for . . . more
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September 02, 2007 12:23 AM EDT --
Anyone who knows me well knows I am NOT a morning person. Never have been -probably never will be. But once in a while I awake on my own at an earlier time.
This happened a morning this past week. I awoke . . . more
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June 11, 2007 02:34 PM EDT --
This beautiful, ancient Southern Live Oak tree in my neighbor's yard is now dead of a completely preventable cause!
This beautiful tree, which is well over 100 years old with a crown that easily reaches . . . more
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June 17, 2007 12:24 AM EDT --
If you've already read the story, please scroll down for the latest updates on Grandma. Thank you!
My Grandma loves homegrown tomatos. When Grandpa was alive he always had a vibrant tomato . . . more
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