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The plant is a succulent and the name results from the compact round shape with small spines covered in wool. Cacti like to be a little pot bound and only need repotting every three to five years.Fertilize powder puff cactus in spring with a 5-10-5 liquid...

Just in case it ever happens.And too, I could always sprinkle it in my garden if I ever see any ants.All photos are from Plant Files. Avila, PharmD; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004

Figuratively speaking, our gardens and all we put into them are synonymous with love. I happened to be looking for a cat and with the encouragement of fellow forum members, Clementine Iris Rose is now a part of our family.

All the Admins came… Dave and Trish came separately so someone would be home during the afternoon, and Terry came with her DH. In a nutshell, a DG Roundup is a gathering of gardeners for the express purposes of swapping plants, meeting fellow gardeners...

I also found something quite unexpected. However, there are times when another DGer may have just the right "been there, done that" insight to offer. My neighbor?"I'd like to thank all who make Dave's Garden such a helpful, welcoming, special community.

He Iowa Roundup, now in its sixth year, continues to be the most popular and well-attended one in the U.S.Attendance at this year's May 3 event equaled that of the previous year.Two members flew in from Texas (without knowing the other was coming) and...

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Sing Zipp-a-dee-doo-dah, without envisioning birds and flowers, I dare you.In this day and age, (oh my, and I promised myself I would not fill this article with hackneyed phrases), with terrorism a constant on TV; violence and gore in the movie theaters;...

But she worked day and long into the evening hours to create gardens that were a sight to behold. The woodlands did not belong to her, but she made them beautiful anyway - it was just a thing with her.The community she lived in had areas where nobody...

It is nice to look out the window everyday and to watch them come and go.The most rewarding part about building these is it keeps my mind busy from daily pain and it gives me a reason to keep fighting.John builds two different styles of houses; the shape...

With so many choices, there should never be a year pass that one can not add a Love Plant to their Love Garden.To find these and many other plants with the word love in their name, go to Dave's Garden, type "love" in the search bar and settle in for a...

Load on the compost and aged manure for asparagus to thrive, and beware of beetle grubs.Peppers and tomatoes both love warm summer weather and are easy to find as starter plants from nurseries in spring.

In more northern regions, however, they get killed to the ground by cold winter weather. For a while all is well, and the gardeners puff up, sit back, and look around in a self-satisfied manner, completely convinced that their gardening skills and talents...

Members follow webcam reports and photo stories of birds from egg to fledgling and beyond.For those seeking advice on attracting birds, members suggest garden construction and plant species favorable to the type of bird desired.

Dappled afternoon shade, coupled with morning sun, is best. Keep them there until it's time to pot them up and start the process again in late winter. To speed growth, after the turmeric rhizomes have been watered in, put the pots on a seedling heat mat...

The National Institute of Health suggests that adding turmeric as a dietary supplement can increase resistance to avian necrotic enteritis. It's a powerful antioxidant and antiviral, which helps boost the immune system.

Doug knew ‘Potato Top' was being planted in more Pittsburgh area gardens each year, but he's been surprised by its growing popularity coast to coast and around the world.The history of this heirloom makes it special, and its widespread success makes...

The sun shines and the plants will flower in their new home. Please feel free to comment. I have asked for prayers from my friends and at Church. The best part was the lovely note that was enclosed with words of hope and wisdom.

When you're setting up for your gathering, set aside space for plants and other unexpected items.Trades can be arranged in advance or on the spot. You can spend the day behind the grill or micro-managing in the kitchen, or you can keep it simple and let...

For best results, Thai Food & Travel recommends using the whole fresh root when preparing turmeric root as a food dish, dye, cosmetic or medicinal herb.Use a fine grater to transform whole turmeric root into turmeric powder.Boil the whole turmeric root...

They looked to me a lot like rice, about that size and a very light color. It is a quand'ry, as Aunt Bett would have said. I asked her if it was like chewing gum, and she told me absolutely not.

As the infection worsens, the white fuzzy spots spread until the plant looks like you've dusted it with flour. A solution of 1 tsp. The kind of powdery mildew that attacks peace lilies is unique to lily plants, so don't worry about it spreading to your...

The basic way is to slightly brown the sliced onions in oil (adding turmeric will give a nice golden colour), add garlic and hot peppers then toss in the sliced bredes and ginger, cook on rapid fire stirring often enough to avoid the mixture to stick.

Consumers experimenting with powder and juice dosages determine for themselves which form of wheatgrass and which dosage is best for them. The properties of wheatgrass powder and wheatgrass juice differ according to varying soil conditions, individual...

Pick up any infected leaves that have fallen off the plant. It is caused by many different fungi that are closely related. If you don't try to remove some of it, the white powder on rosemary can result in leaf drop.

Maybe that?s why green blooms seem so magical? ‘Emerald City' is a striking chimera with a green stripe down the center of each petal. Maybe that's why we're so captivated by the unexpectedness of pink variegated foliage or green blooms.

Use one part vinegar to 20 parts water in any size container.Shake or stir the water-vinegar mixture and begin to spray. Early signs of the disease are leaf curling and twisting. Vinegar is a contact fungicide that is effective only when fungi spores...