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That fourth cage is for the cucumbers, so put the last cage in that area. We'll be sure to test next year. A row of lettuce will run along about a foot from that end of the garden.

Initially I could not find the perfect harvest apron to buy, and the only sewing patterns for aprons did not seem practical for my needs at first glance. I ruined a bunch until I finally made myself a harvest apron.

Place the taller plants in the back so they do not obscure the scene or block the light needed by shorter plants.Once you have decided on the plant placement, experiment with the positioning of any structures, patios, and the larger accessories, making...

Sponges sliced into 1/2 inch rounds and positioned into soap molds, can be embedded with melt-and-pour soap, allowed to harden, to form scrubbing soap bars. Space hills 6 to 8 feet apart with tall, sturdy trellis for support of the heavy fruit (dead trees...

I should have started someand missed the right time for sowing those. Some of the forums are subscriber only, but the information available, and the friendships that can be formed are well worth the price.

Growing up in a family that had members in every war from the War forto the Gulf Wars, I thought I knew everything there was to know about life during the trying times of war. I had never heard of victory gardens before I came across this old photo of...

They can grow whatever they wish be it flowers, vegetables or both. Many of these offenders have no previous gardening experience; so this becomes a learning experience for them also.You can tell the pride these folks take in their work, the well tended...

My container is water-tight, but I wanted to prevent future rust.With standing water, there is always the chance mosquitoes will lay their eggs and larvae will hatch. Be sure to check the curing time on whatever brand of sealer you use.Of course, if you...

Every inch of space is utilized...They have dammed up a ditch that carried rain water from the parking lot and created a rice paddy which is very productive. In my many visits to this garden I don't think I've seen anyone younger than 70 years old in...

, Michigan has to be one of the leading cities in the U.S. in establishing Urban Farmingand many other large cities have witnessed the exodus of many residents to the suburbs. The old Michigan Central train station can be seen from the garden.Very little...

Think about the principles and the objects you use and you will have a true zen garden. Will there be hills of grass left in the sand to simulate islands in the sea? Patina on a lantern or moss on a rock and weathered wood are examples of koko.

The mansion is designated as a National Historic Landmark. It's located on property that was Henry Ford's home. Her rose garden still stands on the mansion site.Local school groups from kindergarteners to high school seniors are almost daily visitors...

A pair of old western boots that once belonged to my Dad. You may be surprised at the beauty you can create. We have even filled it with cold well water one really hot summer and used it as a "poor mans" pool.

I'm not sure what's held me back from posting more regularly. They were also doused regularly with water collected from my rain barrel. I used to have around 15 orchids. Another big mess.Wild strawberry and weeds run rampant under an old wooden arbor...

Cassidy was a bit unsure about the whole project when she volunteered to be my model, but I assured her that the end result would be fantastic and to trust me...Found objects make great garden art and someone with a creative eye can transform, or repurpose...

The leaves need sun and air exposure. The premise of SBG is that the plants feed on the decomposing straw in the interior of the bale.In my opinion preparation is the key to successful SBG.Bales are readily available at nurseries or feed stores or coops.

The stone draws your eye down the slope, tempting you to wander to the next path.It makes me happy to see that I'm not the only one.As you can see from this small tour, there is more to a garden than the plants.

The kids could easily pick the cukes as they hung down on the inside of the little structure. We dumped a ton of river rock for a path in the middle of the inside and installed a watering system for the soaker hoses.(Click to view a larger image that...

An analemmatic sun clock takes the time of year into account by having the human "gnomon" stand on the designated spot for the current month in the centrally located calendar section of its layout.

Now is the time to contemplate the past season to determine what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to be different next year. I managed to get the roses deadheaded, perhaps because I only havefive and they are all in front.

The real key here is to have it arranged in such a way that it doesn't look like you must be having a yard sale. Likewise, if you are in the area and people stop, thinking you have a yard art store, you have way too much garden art.

The Hybrid Tea roseThis popular site is where Cantigny's gardeners create new displays to inspire area gardeners. Water flows from a fountain in the garden's center, and benches sit in the shade beneath the 130 foot pergola, which is not, surprisingly,...

By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote.--Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) You can access additional quotes Why are quotations so popular? I've arranged them in categories, with each category representing some basic aspect of gardening.Questions?

If you'd like to duplicate my terra cotta fountain, here are the items you'll need and where to find them:The terra cotta fountain I used is a fairly popular one, so you might find it at one of the larger garden centers or big-box stores.

That doesn't stop the birds from singing and the grass from greening, or me from putting it all into words. Spring can start slow here, snow lingers and the wind blows chill sometimes well into May.

Born in Ireland in the 7th century, Fiacre was raised in a monastery. During the Dark Ages, monasteries were repositories of learning, and it is here that Fiacre became a skillful user of healing herbs.

There will be plenty of new seedlings to replace them though. It isn't a "chore", it is a way to ease ourselves gently back to the land after a winter of staring out the window and dreaming.