You Can Build Your Own Pond
March 29, 2007 by
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You can build your own pond, or go with one already built for you. It all depends on the size and style you are looking for. You can use a shaped liner, or a large black flexible PVC lining, again depending on the size and shape of pond you want to create.
Dig your pond [...]
Add a Water Feature To Your Garden
March 26, 2007 by
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Have you ever thought of adding a water feature or pond to your backyard? There are several ways you can go with this, from a small waterfall or basin water feature, to a larger dug pond, or anything in between. Ponds add a focal point, and they can be a very interesting part of your [...]
My Unusual Taste in Houseplants
March 23, 2007 by
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My Hibiscus is blooming! Hibiscus is my favorite flower, and I love it when my plant decides it’s spring and it can start blooming again. They always hate me when I bring them in for the winter, and threaten to die on me. They come out of it after a month or two. After they [...]
My Tranquil Garden
March 20, 2007 by
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Your garden should be a haven for you to retreat to when things get hectic. A great place to relax and unwind at the end of the day. Create a space in your garden, on your porch, or under a nice shade tree. Place a comfortable bench, chair or swing in the space [...]
My Favorite Specialized Gardening Books
March 18, 2007 by
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I thought I would share some of my favorite gardening books with you. I have several favorites, so it is hard to narrow it down to a few. Tomorrow the list may be different. But here are some that I continually use as reference.
The Pleasure of Herbs: A Month-by-Month Guide to Growing, Using, and Enjoying [...]
Spring Gardening
March 14, 2007 by
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The gardening season is almost here! I can smell it in the air. Are you ready to put on those gloves, and start digging in the dirt? I am. I included a couple photos I took the other day. My rhubarb is peeking out of the ground, and my tulips are starting to jump up. [...]
Participate in a Plant Swap
March 7, 2007 by
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Have you ever participated in a local plant swap? If you haven’t you are missing out on a wonderful opportunity to trade some of the flowers, herbs and plants that are taking over your garden (or at least you have an abundance of), for some new plants you have been dying to get a start [...]
Hot Gardening Plants for Spring 2007
March 3, 2007 by
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Here are some of my favorite garden plants this Spring. Some of them are new this year, and some of them are old standbys.
1. You can give your yard a tropical look even in the North with Hardy Bananas. Check them out at Spring Hill Nurseries (link in side bar). They don’t produce edible bananas, [...]
Worms, Garbage, and the Organic Garden
March 1, 2007 by
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Organic gardening practices are becoming more prevalent, according to a recent CNN news story about a company that converts worms, and garbage into fertilizer. See the story here.In recent years people have become increasingly aware of the chemicals used to produce our food, and many are finally starting to fight back by purchasing organic, and [...]
