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Coffee and conversation: the evolution of an e-community
It was followed a year or so later by a "coffee house" thread in the Ohio River Valley regional forum. The twice-weekly chat rooms are an additional way for DGers to visit together.Garden topics are discussed there, but are often interspersed with talk...
California
El Segundo
Iowa Roundup 2008--Portal to Plant Heaven
Themeeting planners above are already making preparations for next year's roundup, which will beheld at the lakeside home of twinlakeschef near Ft. Dodge on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16.e sure to check out our photo album below as well as the list...
California
El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden leads to Dinu\'s Garden
We brothers participated in gardening not how plants grow but for playing with water as we made pathways along a slight slope to divert water to all plants - using a hand tool [which is still with me!].When a little older, I can remember the thrill I...
California
El Segundo
Its a Small World After All
Little by little it grew. How did you find this site? Jokes were exchanged between a Nederlander and a San Franciscan. People always lived "happily ever after". Bambi – well, enough said.
California
El Segundo
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
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 really took care of making them "beautiful".
California
El Segundo
Extreme birdhouses; designed and built by DG member John Looser
He focuses on sparrows, swallows and Purple Martins.Although John has given away many of his creations to family and friends, a "small" 30 inch square Extreme Birdhouse costs about $400.00, while a home over 5 feet wide costs between $1,500.00 and $2,000.00.John's...
California
El Segundo
The Love Garden: A lasting gift for your Valentine
Here, we will take a look at a different kind of gift, one that will last far longer than a box of chocolates or bouquet of cut flowers. It is that time of year again. There are thousands to choose from.
California
El Segundo
Neem, An Indoor Gardeners Best Friend
Repeat the treatment every 5 to 7 days. This is one of my favourites, both indoors and out. It also prevents eggs from hatching.In short, my mealy bugs will starve to death. I also learned the hard way that after spraying, avoid having the plants in full...
California
El Segundo
I (heart) my garden , my garden (hearts) me
Little sprouts called slips are planted, grow into ground hugging vines, and make tubers to dig at the end of summer.Getting To The Root Of Things. Garlic mustard 10. Blueberries are easy to harvest and not prone to many bug problems.
California
El Segundo
Woody Perennials Bring the Fall Border to Life
They knew that, like gardeners, the earth breathes a sigh of relief as the cooler breezes of autumn banish the blistering heat of summer. Gardeners who planned for this time venture back outside to enjoy the revitalized garden and pleasant fall weather.make...
California
El Segundo
Fun feature: Spotlight on BirdFiles
It isn't unusual to see identification requests from several continents each day, and the responses are just as diverse.For those who love to share tips and stories, we have the popular.
California
El Segundo
Winter Cover Crops With Canola: Tips On Planting Canola Cover Crops
Here in the United States, canola is commonly grown outside of the Midwest.of canola seeded in early September produce the most growth and ground cover and amass the most nitrogen in the aboveground biomass and may be combined with other cover crops such...
Ohio
Willoughby
Limbaugh\'s Legacy: My Favorite Heirloom Tomato, \
If you peel back a bit of skin on a regular red tomato, you'll see that it has a yellow tint. The larger, lobed leaves really do look like the leaves growing on top of a potato plant.
California
El Segundo
Canola: Where Does it Come From?
If you ever said out loud "oh, good, kohlrabi again?!" then you must have known thatis more like turnips, and you were very nearly speaking ofThe refined oil available at the beginning of the post-war period had an offensive appearance, taste and smell,...
California
El Segundo
Summer Bites
Unlike the sun loving Black fly, these guys like it cool and damp. We spent it swatting and scratching itches, covered in a netted hat, soaked in repellants of various kinds mixed with Calamine lotion.
California
El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden\'s heroes: Extreme reverse makeover saves the day
Two other DGers sent messages privately to aggiegrl, offering assistance in moving plants. Not only were daylilies moved, but also other plants were moved. When these type of things happen, you can feel so isolated and it helps to know others are sending...
California
El Segundo
Meet Dave\'s Gardeners in Your Area: Throw a Plant Party!
Even if you're able to attend one or more of the larger DG roundups, you need something like this to tide you over in between!Keep it simple, and you'll keep it fun. Be sure to put links to these threads at the top of the main organization thread and...
California
El Segundo
Dutchman\'s Breeches, A Comedy of Errors
Sometimes it was a gingham pinafore over a starched white blouse with white lace socks and black patent Mary Janes. They thought they'd snag a wife that way." I asked her if it worked.
California
El Segundo
Distinguishing Pure Olive Oil from Imposters
Using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to compare olive DNA to that of canola and sunflower plants, Kahlon can help identify pure olive oil from mixed oil, which is often not disclosed on the label.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What Is Rapeseed: Information About Rapeseed Benefits And History
The name “canola” was actually registered in 1973 when it was developed as an alternative to rapeseed for edible oil. They will grow well in acidic, neutral, and alkaline soils.
Ohio
Willoughby
Castor oil, anyone?
When the beans are hulled and crushed at temperatures below 100 F, they yield a poison-free oil, rich in another substance, ricinolein. When archeologists first explored the 4,000 year old Egyptian tombs, they found sparkling gems, statuary, ancient mummies,...
California
El Segundo
Making Olive Oil
Photo by Rick Gush A proud couple wait as their plastic tank gradually fills up with oil. Photo by Rick Gush Moreno, our gracious and enthusiastic host, and the president of the oil cooperative show off the antique olive crusher.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Almond Oil Information: Tips For Using Almond Oil
Almond oil is one such oil, and no it's nothing new.were the hottest commodity on the “Silk Road” between Asia and the Mediterranean, and of choice for practitioners of Ayurveda for more than 5,000 years.
Ohio
Willoughby
Calendula Oil Uses: Learn How To Make Calendula Oil
The slower method is cold infusion, while the quicker method is heat infusion. It is important to use the dried herb, as fresh petals will cause your infused oil to turn rancid.Next, pour the carrier oil into the jar and fill it just about a half inch...
Ohio
Willoughby
Olive Oil Information: Learn How To Use Olive Oil
Many olive oils, like wine, are blends of multiple types of olive oil. Olive oil consists mostly of oleic acid (up to 83%) along with lesser amounts of other fatty acids like linoleic and palmitic acid.Extra virgin olive oil has its own stringent set...
Ohio
Willoughby
Uses of Chrysanthemum Oil
Some herbal medicine experts recommend the use of chrysanthemum oil for antibacterial and antibiotic use. Studies showed that extract of the chrysanthemum plant, along with other herbs like cinnamon, are effective in treating gout.
California
Santa Monica
Olives To Olive Oil
SHD also provides a speedier return on investment. Olive oil is a perishable product; its enemies are heat, light, air and time. During the past few years, the number of olive-oil mills has increased dramatically; if you're in the olive-growing regions...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia