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A visit to Florida Colors Nursery
‘Why would you graft plumeria when they are so easy to root?' I ask him. Hibiscus have a lot of problems with pests, so they were looking for a change anyway. You can take their catalog, and go down the rows of plants and pick your preferred plants,...
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Beat the Winter Blahs with a Visit to Your Local Nursery
After a cold and flu season that seemed to just drag on longer and worse than usual, I was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. There were "living stones" in tiny pots, fat pincushions with a zillion perfect spines, and plants that seemed like flowers...
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Why Choose a Locally Owned Nursery to Buy Your Plants?
Camera, memory cards, tripod, cat treats and change for the soda machine. Thanks to a sinus infection, I found one. Bigger is not always better. There was a glorious gift shop, covered areas where I could peruse plants without getting wet (it rains a...
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Cajun Hibiscus at Dupont Nursery
Walking through hundreds of blooming hibiscus and buzzing hummingbirds, it always took my breath away. Finally, those plants that have passed all evaluations are put on the market.Dupont Nursery sells not only hibiscus; they also have an extensive list...
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Annuals: old faves and new twists
I chose these white ones with dark leaves. Nurserymen are still providing a wide range of easygoing old favorites, and keeping them interesting with new varieties.We opened the door on the first greenhouse and were greeted by about an acre of tiny plants...
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What You Should Know About Big Box Stores as Plant Sources for Your Garden
If the plants are healthy, you can hardly go wrong with Had been to all the nurseries and garden centers within a 40-mile radius, searching for a particular petunia without success.
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Homemade Gifts from the Garden
Also, try your own DIY herb blends and infused vinegars and oils for the food lover on your shopping list.If you have some cold hardy herbs still thriving in your garden, cut a few handfuls and tie into an attractive bundle with a pretty ribbon.
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Three Aralias for your indoor gardens
All are lovely foliage plants. Use your judgement, although I will say that my three children and a dog have never shown any interest in eating any of my indoor plants. The foliage and stems are well proportioned on this plant, so it has a tree like form...
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Yes, Joyce, there is a Money Tree (Pachira)
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...
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Specialty growers: a source for that perfect plant
Your favorite local nursery carries the plants they do for a good reason: they try to bring you the latest and greatest, the plants that are getting all the media hype. That would have made a pretty boring garden, at that size, with that little variation.
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Garden Crafts: How-to Instructions For A Macrame\' Hanging Planter
Now, use that length and measure it out twice more. There will be three sets of Square Knots in two different levels. Pull it to the middle point so that when you hold it up, you will have twelve cords, six on either side of the ring.
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Bad luck with houseplants? Try lucky bamboo
It should do well with standard office lighting or a bright spot in a home. Insect complaints are few but if bugs bother your bamboo, try washing them off with warm soapy water, or treat them with insecticidal soap spray.Thanks go to to our administrator...
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A Grapevine Christmas Tree
A garden angel added just the right touch to the top of the tree.Special ornaments that I make each year are packets of seeds collected from my garden. Amiable Spouse planted it years ago, and it provides all of the vines that I can use when I prune it...
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Warm and Cozy Buckwheat Seeds?
With the first frost came advice from friends far and wide.One of those friends from out west sent to me a list of foods that promised to raise one's internal temps, healthy foods, good-for-you foods.
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My favorite, versatile, new gardening tool is my \
My phone holds a lovely portrait of a sunkissed compost tea brewer in front of the local organic market. I used my phone to take a pictorial note of wildflowers as I walked the dog.
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Botanical Garden Plant Sales ~ A Shopping Frenzy for Gardeners!
Plant Sales at Botanical Gardens are fantastic opportunities to find exciting new plants, trees and shrubs being offered every spring. Sponsored by Botanical Gardens, Community Gardens, and local plant societies offer gardeners an opportunity to browse...
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Hummers at your window - a great gift idea!
Here is a perfect gift for someone you know who already enjoys hummingbirds in their garden, or for someone who would like to attract hummers to their yard. All the hummingbirds seem to require is that you keep the feeder filled, regardless of the brand...
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Party Favors From the Heart: African Violets and Handmade Containers
I ended up making a card (shown above) to stick in the potting soil of each favor with a willow branch.On the outside of the card I stamped an organic looking wildflower image. Miniatures' leaves are just as easy if not easier to propagate than standard...
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Gardening Gifts A to Z
Bonus; it's one of the easiest gifts for the non-gardener to find.- Gardening usually involves labor that for the most part we gardeners love. Miracle Gro water soluble All Purpose Plant Food contains a good balance of the major nutrients and minor minerals,...
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Diana\'s Anise Biscotti
Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee! They are usually made of simple, wholesome ingredients, are often low or reduced in sodium and fat, and contain healthful fruits or seeds that can be grown in a home garden.Preheat...
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What the Gardener Gets for Christmas
The essence of gratitude is expressed in a quote by Melodie Beattie frequently passed around via e-mail. February's pink roses appeared again in June only paired with white daisies instead of magenta zinnias.
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Plant Profiles For New Gardeners: Sempervirens tectorum, Hens and Chicks
To transplant, simply detach one of the runners with a 'chick' at the end and pin it in its new home until roots appear.Forgetful gardeners will be happy to note that this plant can survive long periods of neglect.
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Gifts from and for Gardeners: How to Make a Discharge Printed Vest
Keep in mind that underneath the plant material, it will stay the same color as the original fabric. For this project, I just grabbed some nearby weeds, which happened to be Bidens, Goldenrod, and Queen Anne's Lace foliage, along with several other roadside...
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Handmade decorative paper with added flowers, seeds, leaves
Many commercial papers like newspaper and cardboard have chemical additives that hold the wood pulp together and I prefer not to use them.High-quality writing papers are generally made from cotton or linen; historically paper was made from plant fibers...
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Plant Profiles for New Gardeners: Zinnias
Here in west KY, we plant zinnias again at the end of July for a great show that will take us through the rest of the summer and on into autumn. Gardeners that plant to attract colorful winged visitors won't be disappointed with zinnias.
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Clay Critters for Plant Pots: A great kid craft for inside days
Tiny balls of green clay can be flattened onto either side of her head for eyes, and a teeny rolled snake of red clay will give her a mouth.You can either gently press the head directly onto the front of the body, or you can put another smaller ball of...
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Just add water, Paperwhites bring a hint of spring
Most growers discard their bloomed-out paperwhites, but if you have a warm garden you may plant them outside. Leaves will grow first, soon followed by flowers. Three bulbs will be displayed nicely in a six inch diameter bowl or medium rose vase.
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