We'll be sure to test next year. Since we live close to each other, and our soil should be nearly the same, I'm going to use my judgement for your garden this year. That keeps the chopped grass and weeds from sprouting up before anything intended gets...
A slit cut through all the layers to form the buttonhole will have a tough time ripping any further. A little fabric glue or decorative squeeze paints can help seal the cut edges and prevent raveling.I applied an iron-on transfer of a picture and a poem...
Critters just do not play well with miniature gardens!Most of my indoor plants do well in the dappled shade of my back yard during the summer months, so I can enjoy them all year. We have a curious backyard skunk that inspects every new container for...
Descriptors for Sponge Gourd. Allen Co, Indiana, Horticulture Publications.www.co.allen.in.us/images/stories/Purdue%20CES/Horticulture/ACH31.pdf 24 Nov 2008 The longer the gourd has to grow, the larger, stronger, and stiffer the sponge pulp becomes when...
You will see in no time that the small subscription value is well worth the wealth and knowledge available here, not to mention the friendly, ever-so-helpful folk who hang out in this family friendly garden.
They passed out booklets on how to plant the garden, care for the garden, and how to cook and use the fruits of their labor.. In the aftermath of the war, people stopped the victory gardens and went back to buying their produce from the stores.
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 originally chose a spot under my crape myrtle tree, but research indicates containers need to be sited away from dropping debris. I teased most of the soil off of the roots and filled the pots with the gravel.The larger pots give my plants room to grow...
Many of their crops are greens of one type or another along with a variety of hot peppers. I guess gardening is a universal language. I have made many attempts to find someone to translate for me with no success.
The program would be similar to the Master Gardener program, but would also cover grant writing, procedures to test soil for toxic substances. It stands in the middle of urban Detroit.
The gate represents enlightenment. You want to be able to carve ripples, waves and patterns.Now that the sand is in and you have your grass hills or maybe even a potted shrub, it's time to add the rocks.
There are 2 tool sheds located on site for tools and other equipment. A 10 HP rear tine tiller as well as a lawn mower is provided by the University for Gardeners use.4 hours are set aside once a month for a “community” work session.
I have always loved having driftwood in my gardens, it helps create a more natural feel to the beds. The well made ones from days gone by last forever. We had placed it in semi-shade so she had planted a few shade loving vines.
I do like them...but they don't seem to like me.5. I will be more involved in caring for my two community garden plots.Thank goodness for my wonderful fellow community gardeners who regularly visit our local site and take care of whatever needs done -...
It is important to leave space for new plants to expand, or you'll end up with an overcrowded container that will need a make-over earlier than it should.A gentle spray of water settles the potting mix and cleans the plants.
I believe that the vine being exposed to a lot of sunlight helps to produce a lot of fruit. Each is about 2 by 4 feet. I'm an heirloom tomato "nut" so I have been growing a couple of tomatoes in each bale.
I've been tempted to try to paint my patio to to match the tile here, but that might be pushing my luck with my dear husband's understanding ways about my garden habits.This lovely hillside has lots of low plants with leaf texture as well as flowers,...
The basics of the structure are that the cattle panels are rigid, strong, but flex just enough to lend themselves to be used in this fashion. I like Kentucky Wonder green beans which require a taller trellis than I care to climb.
Having the various clock components pre-made could shorten the construction time on project day, and help to work out any bugs beforehand. We admire the beautifully ornate sundials in elaborate formal gardens, but it is not always apparent how to read...
I dislike watering. There is only one Rule, but it is vital: Next year's goals must be achievable and realistic.If you currently do not garden, and put "Create a tropical paradise" on your list for next year, you will probably be disappointed.
So take all the above with a small grain of salt. The more of these in your art collection the more dire the situation. Do you have more plants or more garden art? This might be a stove, fridge, sink, toilet, heater, scrap lumber, or bathtub.
Benches invite reflection and meditation in the natural setting, and the area is aCantigny incorporates the unique vision of a single man, and the public is fortunate that he left this legacy as a gift to us all.For further information, including hours...
You can access additional quotes By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote.--Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) Please scroll down to the form below. Thanks to Catherine Ursula Johnson for the wilted flower photo.If you enjoy gardening-related...
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.
Spring can start slow here, snow lingers and the wind blows chill sometimes well into May. Late in the season, I begin to feel a part of it all, down to the very small.: "March 1" "Equinox" "April Fool's Song" "Spring Ahead" "A thousand little spiders"...
The Catholic Church considers Fiacre the saint of growing food and plants used in medicine. As he earned fame for his knowledge of plants and healing abilities, disciples flocked to him.
All of those leaves and bits and pieces are mulch. I never prune back my honeysuckle vines. Every spring, after the snow is gone, our gardens need a little TLC. Same with the Clematis - I like to leave any old, dead vines as support for the new ones;...
