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(4:37)Miniature garden containers can be great projects for the elderly, handicapped, and kids because they are readily accessible at tabletop height and portable to adjust for ease of maintenance and viewing.

Plant seeds 1 inch deep, 4 to 5 seeds per hill, then thin to 2 to 3 seedlings. It is prolific in full sun and will tolerate a little shade.The seeds are easily sprouted as soon as the last spring frost has passed.

There, sitting on the top of the monitor was a gigantic. I've already started someunder the lights upstairs. The plumber says my machne is shot. After givingthem their treats I reach into the freezer and pull out some beans.

I had seen the photos in the albums and heard the stories of bravery and loss, but there was at least one more story these albums had to share. In the aftermath of the war, people stopped the victory gardens and went back to buying their produce from...

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 beds and the immaculate walkways are examples for all to strive for.Many...

I also dusted a bit of black spray paint on the exterior just to 'fluff it up' a bit. They make great water garden containers.My kettle had been exposed to the elements, so I decided to remove most of the rust with some rough grit sandpaper.

I guess gardening is a universal language. The fourth in my series on community gardens will be more of a pictorial than verbal. One thing that I found very interesting, I didn't see on tomato plant in these gardens.Rice and other bog plants Fallow ground...

The old Michigan Central train station can be seen from the garden.Very little is thrown away, cut logs are used to borderThese 5 city lots produce organic vegetables, berries, honey and a tree nursery to provide shade trees for members.

Have you ever been in a garden and said, "This is so magical!"? Even numbers of rocks go against principle Fukinsei. That's where the three rocks come in. Do you want it angular or flowing?

Henry Ford's family donated the 1300 acre site to the University of Michigan shortly after Mr. Ford's death in 1947.The university built the sprawling U-M Dearborn campus in 1958.The campus has a huge wild area where virgin trees still stand.

It had a drain so water could escape if it rained too hard. It would be aperfect planter to use in an area of the yard that was unsuitable for a garden yet needed some colour. The one pictured in the photo belongs to DG member carrielamont.Over the years...

It's always nice to know somebody's got your back.But I've really slacked off on doing my part - both in my own plots and in the public areas of the garden -- and that's inexcusable.

The most expensive item in the whole project was the bag of potting mix. Our Frugal Gardener project is a lovely success! The air grinder with a cut-off wheel was available, but as rusty as this chair was, it wasn't entirely necessary.

As the potatoes continue growing, continue adding soil-compost mix until you reach the top of the container.After about 10 weeks or until the plants flower and start to yellow, the potatoes should be ready to harvest.

We sat here for quite awhile. It was late morning and the sunlight took away the color of the palm and made this shot look like a black and white photo. Small touches in the home garden often make the difference between a nice garden and a garden with...

It was a great success despite the late tomato blight, so this year I wanted a more structurally sound arched trellis and the cattle panels were the perfect size, sturdy and easy to manage!

This will help you convey your idea to your "clock crew" (other helpers).string, yardsticks, measure tape, protractor, spray can of marking paint (baking flour will serve the purpose), stakes, shovels, hammers (to drive stakes), and a pocket calculator...

It doesn't matter that I didn't have enough carrots to share at work. Maybe this item should come off the list just to spite the ones that can't take it.This year I went to the University's Horticulture Club sale and the local Iris Society sale to the...

When you are out and about, you will find these things and you will want to take them home and plant in them.You might even have a burning passion to build a whole little kitchen or bathroom (with plantings in everything) in the garden.Just be careful...

The garden has recently been expanded, and there are now many more shrub roses than I recall from previous visits. The path winds through the prairie to a circular plaza with a statuary group representing the sacrifices of the military.

You can access additional quotes I enjoy hearing from my readers!All images are courtesy of Wikimedia unless otherwise indicated. Please scroll down to the form below. By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote.--Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

The term "no-wa-wa", perhaps a tad cutesy, originated several decades ago in a contest by Steve Gander, a local Iowa boy, who grew up to become one of the top rodeo event promoters in the U.S.

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

Born in Ireland in the 7th century, Fiacre was raised in a monastery. Faro told him he could have as much land as he could entrench in one day. Here Fiacre built an oratory in honor of the Virgin Mary and a hospice where he received strangers.

I take my cutters and snip off the old dead stalks. A few simple tasks will help your garden grow. In my zone, I get a lot of die back on the tips of branches. I leave about 5 inches as a reminder of where they are and as a bit of support for the new...

The onion bed was more weed-free, that's why they had more space to grow.I am no expert in growing vegetables, but I can tell you that onions and potatoes are easy to grow, with minimal care and watering.

The only requirement is to make sure they are in full sun.Do not use hay bales since they may have seeds attached, which can be a major problem. Note the difference in root growth.)Bales are excellent for retaining moisture and reducing the need for frequent...