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Iowa Roundup 2008--Portal to Plant Heaven
Seeds for the kids table flyers for either Earl May storeStatue of a little girl angel playing in a pot of dirt See the "Fun Facts" list below for details.hile the weather wasn't exactly heavenly (cloudy, cold, and lots of wind), spirits were high.The...
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El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden leads to Dinu\'s Garden
But some space will be left for me to dig around and create a new little Eden and that there is bound to be an interruption for a while in my activities. Google helped me identify many plants which I began listing out in a book.
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El Segundo
Its a Small World After All
It grew.The vocation/avocation of many people to play in the dirt, to watch flowers grow, to enjoy the fruits and vegetables of our own labors, to enliven our residences with the bountiful beauty of nature, has led to a search for like minded individuals.
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El Segundo
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Mothers have an incredible impact on all of us; some of us have, are now, and will be blessed by Mothers who teach the love of gardening and the appreciation for things that really matter.The beautiful hands of Mothers who have taught us to garden, probably...
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El Segundo
Extreme birdhouses; designed and built by DG member John Looser
These birdhouses are unbelievable and amazing. John built anything: homes, fences, decks. These threads are open to visitors.Dave's Garden has hundreds of other talented members that love gardens, nature and animals.
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El Segundo
The Love Garden: A lasting gift for your Valentine
It is that time of year again. What better day than this to start a new tradition for those whose hearts beat as one? These plants have the word ‘love' in their name, rather than a meaning paired with the flower itself.These are only a few of the plants...
California
El Segundo
I (heart) my garden , my garden (hearts) me
"Hearts" and "gardening" go hand-in-hand. I have, or have had, seven. Latin names 3, 4, 6 ; Terms: cordate, obcordate (yes, I had to look that up!) Chances are great that you've grown a few in your garden! Wherever you garden, and depending on your climate,...
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El Segundo
Woody Perennials Bring the Fall Border to Life
The gardens struggle along, and the gardeners decide to spend more time on indoor pursuits.Some wise gardeners knew that this would happen. Next fall, you can sit back and bask in the glory of it all.Thanks to Flicker for her image of Salvia madrensis.
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El Segundo
Fun feature: Spotlight on BirdFiles
Members from around the world contribute information and the result is a database with a global flair.If you would like to contribute to BirdFiles, but aren't sure what kinds of birds visit your feeder, members can take advantage of our free access.
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El Segundo
A Dozen Tips to Make Your Gardening a Little Easier
Tie the napkin into a little pouch using a rubber band or twine. Place the pouch into the container. Using a hole punch make a hole for attaching. Over my many years as a garden writer I have picked up many tips to use around the garden.
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El Segundo
Limbaugh\'s Legacy: My Favorite Heirloom Tomato, \
In general, pink tomatoes seem to have a sweeter, more fruity flavor than most red varieties.Taste is very subjective, and tomatoes can also vary in flavor from year to year and from region to region.
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El Segundo
Don\'t Try This at Home
Any other safe food preservation methods involve things other than canning, such as freezing and dehydrating. Many years ago, it was commonly used for pickles, jams and jellies, and sometimes used for juices, tomatoes and applesauce.
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El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden\'s heroes: Extreme reverse makeover saves the day
The heart blooms again.All of these pictures are copyrighted by Aggiegrl; this story may only be used by her permission. Texas Gardener Monthly Magazine is also crafting a story for publication soon.Hope is restored.
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El Segundo
Home and Garden Shows; A Spot of Green for Weary Gardeners
We sat in on one about attracting hummingbirds and bluebirds to the garden.As we exited the lecture hall, we were treated to a lovely flower show with the theme ‘Wine and Roses'.
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El Segundo
Making Apple Juice and Applesauce with a Mehu-Liisa
I kept it at a boil for 5 minutes and then we removed the jars from the water.My spotty apples were transformed into tasty treats in the course of an afternoon and I learned to use a new kitchen tool.
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El Segundo
Meet Dave\'s Gardeners in Your Area: Throw a Plant Party!
Nothing on the horizon? After a swap, a thread is needed for photos, stories, follow-up questions about plants, andgeneral chatter. Remember, you're not dealing with a demanding bunch of social climbers, just a few friendly folks who want to meet up and...
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El Segundo
Preserving Pears
Ladle the chow chow into hot, sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4 " head space. Place the cheesecloth bundle into the saucepan. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
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El Segundo
A Garden is a Must: A List for Your New Dream Home
One of my other requirements was that the home be built on a bigger than average city lot. I'm going to add that the dirt must be sandy loam or some other nicely soil...not clay soil like our current property.Before you go on your house shopping spree,...
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El Segundo
The History of the Mason Jar
A fire destroyed their New York plant, and they moved their operation to Muncie, Indiana after the city offered them free land on which to rebuild their factory.The Ball brothers set up their new operation and began to acquire many of the smaller jar...
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El Segundo
Dutchman\'s Breeches, A Comedy of Errors
"...and of the flower bushes, only the hardier specimens stood their ground amidst goldenrod and Dutchman's Breeches." Ol' Remus from the Woodpile ReportDutchman's breeches bloom in the spring, and you might wonder why I would write about a spring wildflower...
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El Segundo
Home Grown Teas
You can add more hot water to taste or add ice for a crisp, cooling summer beverage. You can use a metal tea ball or strain the flower particles through cheesecloth/fine strainer when it is ready.
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El Segundo
The Scented Home
"Your house smells so good" is a comment I hear often. It certainly won't hurt to hang herbs in the closet or doorway as they will smell wonderful while they are doing their 'job'.
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El Segundo
Red Goes Home
Milagro loves Red; they were buddies — close buddies. How can I block out the fact that Red is not with me anymore when Milagro is constantly reminding me of it? She needed her boarders to leave so Red would have a stall, and I needed to give some young...
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Calling All Home Chefs
IStockphoto/Thinkstock Starting in April, Organic Creamery's cheese recipe contest will give home chefs the opportunity to win eco-friendly prizes for their kitchens. “Organic Creamery is the most extensive line of certified-organic cheese varieties...
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Philadelphia
The \'Ole Home Place
Before you grab your shovel out of the trunk of your car, there are other ways to have pieces of these flowers in your yard.Once you have permission to be there, you will want to take as little as you can.
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El Segundo
Growing Freesia at Home
Freesia are famous for their delectably subtle sweet fragrance and their elegant narrow stems. Although I was no longer facing the tragedy of frozen freesia sprouts, the great sadness of mushy corms cannot be adequately expressed in words.: select plump...
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El Segundo
Building A Barn Home
If building a barn home on your land is part of your farm dream, here are five things to consider. A DIY build that incorporates recycled materials and basic finishes into a small footprint will be less expensive than hiring a contractor to construct...
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Philadelphia