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I don't know a gardener who doesn't love to share what they grow. The beauty of these types of plants is that they are made for sharing. Give them a gift of rooted cuttings from the plants in your garden.

Polyscias species have been known to cause abut it seems rare. They have a fussy reputation, and many owners comment about unexplained leaf drop. Remember, it's by the flower structure, not the leaf shape, that we decide who's a cousin to whom in the...

From a bumper crop of peaches in urban parks to an abundance of apples in a rural orchard, organizations harvest the fruit and deliver it to low income seniors, the homeless and school lunch programs.

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 express permission of the creator.

What you will end up with is one length of cord that is six times longer than your planned hanger. Trim the short tails next to the coil so that do not show.The next task is to divide your cords up into groups of four.

Is your Spider plant perpetually spindly? A chill (anything much below 65 degrees F) is more imminently fatal to these tropical natives than dim lighting. Lucky bamboo is a tolerant plant and the water-rooted lifestyle gives it an advantage too.

A few red cardinals and other birds in nests were tucked among the vines. I tuck a few seeds in 2 ½" x 3 ½" brown coin envelopes. And each year, new ornaments are added as gardening friends add to my collection.

No more winter shivers for me! For the first time since those long, hot days of August, I'm cozy and warm. It'll make you warm.”So I watched the mail, and sure enough, a package arrived.

Lt's taking my gardening proficiency to the next level. I can't believe the quality I get from this little device, especially in coping with low light situations. The nifty screen, the icons, so many features to explore! Within minutes of showing my new...

Chickens and ducks can be prone to leg and foot injuries from hard landings off the roost, as well as bumblefoot, a staph infection that can lead to foot and leg swelling. Make a paste by whisking the turmeric into some warmed coconut oil.

This is normal! It means the berries are hot enough so that the insides are swelling and bursting the skins. Now cranberry sauce is a important part of Christmas in English-speaking countries everywhere, as well as a necessary part of Canadian and American...

I bought a large hanging pot of Fuschia 'Blue Eyes' to further entice the little flying jewels and hung that on the same pole. I got the 12 ounce model. The only drawback I saw was that the suction cups block some of the view of the birds, particularly...

And king snakes also feed on rattlesnakes. Fortunately this is an Asian snake and never encountered in US gardens.For some reason far less people are bothered by lizards than snakes, yet the two are very closely related.Both are great garden predators...

Hackberry's water content begs for proper preparation to deliver the fire you deserve. But occasionally, the soft-wooded, rugged-barked tree becomes weakened by disease and branches give way in storms.

These ingredients work together to rehydrate a person after he has expended a lot of energy, usually after performing some form of athletic activity.In a lab test conducted by the Western Program at Miami University on the effects of hydration on plant...

Several shriveled for unknown reasons, and at least one time my tower of precariously rigged shelves fell down, creating a mess of leaves and potting soil everywhere.In the end, I wound up with enough violets that I could toss the really sad looking ones...

Some are sensible, some are sorta silly; there's just got to be one item in the list to please the gardener you love. Chances are very good that your beloved gardener has had run ins with the local chipmunks or voles and will appreciate a solution!is...

Biscotti can be made in a variety of ways, using almonds, pistachios or dried fruits. Mama's favorite way to enjoy anise biscotti is to dunk them in her coffee! Once rooted, it should not be relocated.

Too bad our non-gardening givers don't know about the newGardeners get oceans of lotions for Christmas. We'll keep the jokes about the same old gifts just between us gardeners. Admittedly, in winter months a picture of a bloom can lift the flower gardener's...

While choosing a chicken sitter is vital to a successful getaway, it's not an insurmountable task. Perhaps getting away isn't as easy as you'd hoped. The first person you find to work as a chicken sitter is not necessarily the best choice.

Roses grow best at a moderate pH level of about 6.5. Lime adds magnesium to the soil and helps increase aeration and drainage. Roses require heavy amounts of organic material to grow to their ultimate potential.

For that reason, it can be used on edible as well as non-edible plants without harming them, as long as it is used in moderation and diluted with water.Tomatoes are prone to fungal diseases, especially during periods of wet spring weather.

Many new gardeners are starting to plan their first adventure into our crazy, wonderful world. This little succulent is native to the dry slopes of southern European mountain ranges like the Alps and has been a familiar house-hold plant for over a thousand...

Some of the best window box plants work equally well as single plantings as they do in combinations of several species. Window boxes likely to go long periods without watering should be filled with a moisture-retaining potting mix.

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 fall wildings. Spray bleach over the entire item in an even mist.

If so, apply several coats of polyurethane to the wood before stapling the screen to the bottom. I buy cotton linters for about $5 per pound. If you use fabric between the sheets for drying them, you will get flatter sheets by putting some weights on...

They do need about an inch of water a week, and if they are container-grown, a bit more. Even if you have a preference for a specific color,. The main reason for this, is they give a huge bang for the buck invested.