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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 Themeeting planners above are already making preparations for next year's roundup, which will beheld at the lakeside home of twinlakeschef...
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Dave\'s Garden leads to Dinu\'s Garden
Google helped me identify many plants which I began listing out in a book. I vouch, it is worth every minute you spend digging, cleaning, nurturing, pruning, watering, or even sitting amongst the plants out there in a garden which we can call our own.Back...
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Its a Small World After All
Jokes were exchanged between a Nederlander and a San Franciscan. It grew.These gardeners discovered that they had similar problems/interests beyond the garden. We all enjoy the natural world as much as Aurora, Snow White and Bambi.
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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
When I first met Clare, the first thing she asked me was if I was a gardener and if so, would I please make sure that her son always kept up with gardening, because that's where everything started.
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Extreme birdhouses; designed and built by DG member John Looser
Doctors told John that he would never return to work due to the chronic, debilitating pain. All the insides are removable for easy cleaning." It appears (in the following pictures) that some of John's friends wish he would create some fun houses for them...
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The Love Garden: A lasting gift for your Valentine
It is that time of year again. There are thousands to choose from. 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.
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I (heart) my garden , my garden (hearts) me
Let's raise a glass of tea or red wine, (both also on the list of heart- helper foods,) and toast this love affair between gardens and gardeners. Morning glory 9. Southern gardeners may grow these as fall/winter crops.
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Woody Perennials Bring the Fall Border to Life
Get out to the nurseries, find them, find a suitable place, and plant them. The gardens struggle along, and the gardeners decide to spend more time on indoor pursuits.Some wise gardeners knew that this would happen.
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Fun feature: Spotlight on BirdFiles
It is one of the most popular hobbies worldwide and we have every hemisphere represented as a testament to the fact. Members from around the world contribute information and the result is a database with a global flair.If you would like to contribute...
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Limbaugh\'s Legacy: My Favorite Heirloom Tomato, \
Doug Oster also kindly supplied the photo of Fred Limbaugh with his beloved tomato seedlings.Thanks are also due to the DG sleuths who helped me find the identity and history of my favorite tomato!Doug has asked that anybody with extra seeds to share...
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Dave\'s Garden\'s heroes: Extreme reverse makeover saves the day
Within hours, virtual hugs and offers were pouring through the fingers of DG gardeners. Cheerful posts and sunshine were sparkling through the posts at Dave's Garden.Here are a few pictures of moving day.
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Meet Dave\'s Gardeners in Your Area: Throw a Plant Party!
Extra serving utensils and a box of toothpicks are useful to have on hand. You can spend the day behind the grill or micro-managing in the kitchen, or you can keep it simple and let everybody help.
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The World Wide Spud
The altiplano region of the Andes is not very hospitable to life. Now, the #1 producer of potatoes in the world is China, which grew twice as much of this crop as Russia in 2007. How an unlikely, ugly little tuber conquered the world.
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Celebrate World Compost Day
The worms consume the offerings and reduce the material to hummus. Having a high carbon to nitrogen ratio means slow decomposition and having a low ratio translates into excessive nitrogen and a stinky pile.
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Goodbye Brooder, Hello World!
Chickens Are Members Of The Food Chain Predators in their own right, chickens eat more than feed rations and backyard vegetation. A hungry dog, or a dog with a high predation drive, can access a coop and destroy an entire flock within minutes.
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Dutchman\'s Breeches, A Comedy of Errors
On the day of the great Dutchman's breeches hunt, I tucked a red ribbon in the pocket of my jeans and sneaked it out of the house. Along with that legend, it was often used to treat skin conditions and as a blood purifier, but if a person was allergic,...
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Spices of the World: Cloves
They are sometimes used as an ant repellant.Cloves are found in a cigarette called a kretek. Cut into ¼ inch slices.Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. The U.S. congress outlawed clove cigarettes along with candy and fruit flavored cigarettes in...
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The 30 Best World Cups
Complete the beverage by stirring in a tablespoon of local honey. Germany: Beer/Hefeweizen It's no secret that Germans are beer connoisseurs. You can use peaches, berries, apples or melons.
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World to Celebrate Kitchen Garden Day
I prefer [the term] ‘kitchen garden' over ‘vegetable garden' because it's not just for vegetables, but also fruits and herbs .” The KGI website suggests several things you can do to celebrate the day: organize a walking tour of local gardens, host...
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The Old World Deciduous Azalea Species
This article will introduce you to these Old World azaleas. Not only do they produce a profusion of spring flowers, many also exhibit wonderful fall colours in shades from brilliant yellow, through vibrant orange, flaming red to deep burgundy.
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Spices From Around The World: Cinnamon
It was imported to Egypt as early as 2000 BC, but those who report that it had come from China confuse it with cassia, a close relative.The Bible makes specific mention of the spice many times, first when Moses is commanded to use both sweet cinnamon...
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Viburnums - Queens of the Shrub World
Still north of my area, I will have to be on the lookout for them. Dilatatum 'Erie') produces berries that ripen from orange-red, to red, and finally to a coral color as fall approaches.
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Spices From Around The World: Nutmeg
There are many definitions that could be used in separating the two but for our purposes I will use the most basic. If you haven't used it before, why not give it a try? The Dutch waged a bloody war, including the massacre and enslavement of the inhabitants...
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Spices From Around The World: Allspice
It can be grown outdoors in the tropics and subtropics with normal garden soil and watering. The berries have a combined flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with a hint of juniper and peppercorn.
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Spices From Around The World: Bay Leaves
Today bay leaves are typically used to season long-cooking dishes like soups and braises, but it can also enhance the flavor of quicker-cooking dishes like risotto, pasta sauce, or even a simple pot of rice.
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A Happy Event in the Mantis World
To photograph the ootheca, I had to replace it in the leaf axil for a reasonably correct photo. The photo attached, shows two baby mantis.One baby is fully emerged and was running about.
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World\'s Largest Rooftop Farm Opens In Chicago
Gotham Greens' expansion means even more jobs and investment in the Pullman neighborhood and through cutting-edge agricultural innovation, they will provide fresh, healthy and locally-grown foods to residents across Chicago.” The produce will be available...
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