The community building was so new that there were NO tables and chairs yet, just several large refrigerators. Dave?s Garden has grown, and grown, and grown? The owners brought in several truckloads of new tables and folding chairsMany folks donated door...
I was thinking about coffee the other day, and conversation, and how communities evolve. A true community had formed here, where people gathered to share not only their gardens but so much more of their lives with one another.
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 sun did manage to come out during a wonderful potluck lunch, the wind died down a bit, and it even got somewhat...
The scanned images were of poor quality. I'm ever grateful to all of Angels for having contributed to my wild dreams going to fruition. So I saw nice spaces for gardening [which became 'crowded', yet green], much more space than in the other house where...
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.
You can get a head start on spring planting by sowing seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Once cut, the stems are particularly long-lasting, making them popular for use in a vase.
However, good luck.This rare species lily hails from the Himalayas and requires moist, well drained, acid soil in partial shade in a cool, sheltered spot (3). However, the blooms are a striking shade of chartreuse sometimes with crimson centers.
Due to the overwhelming response to the original installment of "," I have put together a list of beautiful green-flowering cultivars of some favorite plants. But did you know there are several available to cure your need for green?
An annual that often self-sows, this Brazilian native produces three- to four-foot high stems from which dangle hundreds of delicate apple green bells. The double flowers ofare largely golden yellow, but the unusual twisted petals reveal tinges of green.
This isn't an article about politics or religion, it's just about Mothers - those gone, those here and those in the future, and how they impacted us in our love of gardening and everything in the world - the softer side of things :)
Please feel free to comment below. John, a Dave's Garden member, designs and builds what he calls "Extreme Birdhouses"; some of these weigh hundreds of pounds. John does not work from plans, so the ideas come to him as he constructs the homes.
They are also rich in nutrients: rose hips are very high in Vitamin C; marigolds and nasturtiums also contain Vitamin C, and dandelion blossoms contain vitamins A and C. Looking for something to spice up that romantic dinner for that special someone?
Early settlers found rudbeckia useful as a medicine, as did native Americans before them. The vigorousor “golden glow” was so widely planted that it was sometimes affectionately called “the outhouse plant.”Rudbeckias demand full sun if they are...
The flowers have specific meanings and some also represent something meaningful as gifts. Some people are surprised to hear that birth flowers exist. Because irises come in so many different colors, ranging from white to deep purple, it can take on disparate...
For summer-long color, the annuals work nicely. Avoid wetting the foliage as much as possible to prevent mold and mildew.Hundreds of species and cultivars have been identified or selected.
Temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C.) will cause slow growth and eventually die back.Provide eight hours of sunlight per day. The plants have been extensively hybridized, providing various colors and forms for the discerning green thumb.
It is not necessary to cover seeds; simply moisten the area and within a couple weeks you should have sprouts. Growing balloon flowers with children can be quite fun., their kissing cousin.
Let's learn more about the care of Knautia plants in the garden.Knautia is an easy, long blooming perennial in the garden. The backs of perennial borders and beds are great places for growing Knautia plants.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...
The plants will self-seed and eventually produce a field of the lovely blooms if allowed to self perpetuate. Flowers start out as upright, bell-shaped blooms and then become nodding flowers as they mature.
Planning the flower show started last year with the creation of the schedule. Featured in this article are the some of the blue ribbon winners and the top exhibitor award winners.Class 1: "Creative Arrangers" A Functional Table for two staged on a 36-inch...
When spraying any products on plants, you should do it on a cool, cloudy day.– This is a soil borne fungal disease. Overwatering can also lead to stem and crown rot. If fungal leaf spot is left to spread too much, it can kill the plant by destroying...
Try scabiosa, also known as pincushion flower. Its common name derived from the flower's cushion-like center and pin-looking stamens, which resemble that of a pincushion. Flowers are also larger, up to 2 ½ to 3 inches and will normally bloom from late...
Plant them directly outdoors in a sunny area with well-drained soil. ) is one of the country's prettiest native wildflower plants. Its flowers range in color from pale blue to bright lavender-blue andboth appreciate blue gilia wildflower nectar.
Many of our prettiest garden plants bear the stigma of having the word “weed” included in their name. You may find sneezeweed wildflowers growing naturally around ponds and along drainage ditches.where they help support insect populations.
They are not tolerant of drought conditions. It grows only one to two feet high and less than a foot wide in most situations.There are several varieties to choose from. Sow in a flat of seed starter mix with just a dusting of soil on top.
Seeds of the Torenia wishbone flower need light to germinate; cover lightly or simply press them gently into moist soil.Location of the wishbone flower is important to its long lasting success.
The blossoms are often spotted and multicolored, and the overall appearance resembles a monkey's face. The seeds need light to germinate, so don't cover them with soil.When you bring the seed trays out of the refrigerator, place them in a location with...
