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Well, not really under the plant, but in a house covered by a wisteria vine. I've tried several times to plant a stem and have a plant of my own, but without any luck. It's like the gardeners from the park are pulling out everylittle stem which might...

The best way to dig out a seedling is to dig out all its rootball. In fact, nothing else seemed to survive beneath the thujas, although the shade they provided was keeping themoisture for a longer time than the rest of the garden.Last year, one of the...

Roses do not like having to compete for available nutrients, water or sunlight, so keep this in mind with your companion plantings.for the best plants in your particular area, it also helps to read the “growing zone” information available for all...

Peter Kelly, our local restaurateur (X20 Xaviars) and Bravo Top Chef, uses Warwick Valley's apple liqueur and Tuthilltown Distillery's (Gardiner, N.Y.) moonshine, made from Hudson Valley-grown corn, to make a knock-your-socks-off creamy hot cider (see...

Spread your spore inoculate over the area and cover it up with 2 inches of compost. At the end of the summer, cover your mushroom bed with 2-4 inches of fresh wood chips – the mushrooms should return in the spring.

Make the cut just below a bud at a 45-degree angle, then another about an inch above the bud. This article discusses which grapes are used to make wine.To say there are lots of wine grape varieties is an understatement.

Finally, add potting soil and plants. Garden containers crafted from used barrels can add a whimsical accent to landscaping around your home or serve as way to edibles in spaces where you cannot otherwise dig.

The last eruption occurred in April 2007 when an estimated 120 million cubic meters of lava covered a vast area, wolfing down 1.5km of road and adding an extra 30 hectares of land to Reunion.Well, after this short hike here we are, facing a hole in the...

If not, try to take things one item at a time, finishing each one as you go and crossing it off the list.If you find yourself pressed for time, don't panic. Another page may contain a list of underachievingwith needs, add them to the list too.

Do not use a tiller since you can damage the pine tree roots.Dig a hole that is the same size as the roots of the hosta plant. The optimal soil is slightly moist but not soggy.Spread a 1-inch layer of compost on the soil under the pine tree and work it...

So what sets this collection apart from all other coleus varieties? This was indeed something I wanted not only to grow but to share its unusual beauty with others.is just one of a number of plants in the garden I love to grow.

(Bringing juice and pectin to boil, then adding sugar, boiling hard one minute, jarring up and processing in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes for half-pint jars.) Looks like about five 8 ounce jars jelly.You can find this recipe as well as recipes for...

The tawny pears turn garnet when poached in red wine, and the same red wine in the cake makes it glossy and just sweet enough. The cake comes together quickly and keeps well, as do the pears.

It may be a good idea to fertilize the area more frequently as well, about two to three times a year.Growing grass under a tree can be difficult but not impossible. The grass seeds should be sown in early spring or fall and watered daily.

The "benches" for this artificial greenhouse include such available flat surfaces as defunct freezers and an old ping pong table. The oldest ones are beginning to look rusty--and sticky from the dangling fly papers I use to snag insects.I use lengths...

It has also been a long time since I ate a piece of my mom's Chocolate Walnut Fudge candy. Thanks to Equilibrium, Jeff Beck and Zuzu. Normally I enjoyed all dyes that came from plants, but not the stain that walnut hulls left behind.

Weeks in The New York Times. Then, when we cut open two samples that seemed to be ready, we saw that the recent rains had swollen small varieties without ripening them. ) Pickled, sliced melon.

These materials will not hold water--rather the water will run past them and sit at the bottom of the pot, away from the soil and roots. Large plates, dinner trays or pie tins can be used for larger plants, where saucers and bowls can be used for small...

Bury the roots up to where they join at the stem. It should be fairly thick on the bottom but can be thinner on the sides. Fertilize lightly once a month. Spread the roots out so that they are not bunched up before you cover them with soil.

As the last stop on my bottle leaflet passing tour yesterday, I stopped by Mario's shack, thinking perhaps to give my condolences to his brother who lives in the big house up front.

The Cedrus deodara, "deodar cedar," is a needled evergreen that grows well in acidic or alkaline soils that drain well. Cedar trees grow naturally in many parts of the country and have specific soil needs to grow.

Discard petals and zest.In a stainless steel pot, bring infusion, sugar and lemon juice to a boil, then add the pectin and boil for 10 minutes. Next day strain again and bottle.Steep the petals and the lemon zest in the boiling water, leave overnight...

Finally, for strictly ornamental appeal, species that accent the lemon's creamy flowers and deep green foliage, as well as structural tone, will provide the most attractive display.When choosing lemon tree understory plants, be sure they desire the same...

The following is an introduction to some of the more common species and a little cultivational information. Where I live in Southern California we are somewhat limited as to the number and variety of conifers that grow well here.There are still dozens,...

Continue reading to learn what grows well with apples and help fend off these and other would-be intruders.For centuries, European gardeners have maximized the space in their gardens by growing fruits, veggies, herbs and ornamental plants in combinations...

You can also purchase a kit but it is more costly than using materials at hand. Start small with only a small amount of food scraps buried in the bedding. If they did, you can increase the amount, but be careful not to overfeed or you will have a stinky...

Since this was a low budget project, it could only be kept within the budget with volunteer help.Tony had prepared a section of the field with beds earlier, since the interior width of this hoop house (13') wouldn't allow his large tractor anywhere inside...