Everything’s A Bloomin’
April 30, 2007 by
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Ahhhh! Springtime! I love Spring, it is my favorite time of year. I can get my hands back in the dirt, and start working on my garden.
The trees are blooming, and everything is getting green. It is such a beautiful time of year.
Powdery Mildew Control Recipe
April 28, 2007 by
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Here is one of my favorite recipes to combat powdery mildew:1 Tablespoon of Murphy’s oil soap1 Gallon of water3 Tablespoons of baking sodaA spray bottle, or sprayerMix all ingredients together and pour into the spray bottle, or sprayer. Spray on affected plants.
I know it’s not quite that time of year yet, but [...]
My Favorite Cameras
April 25, 2007 by
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Several people have asked me what camera I use to take the photos I post here at Squidoo, and at The Virtual Garden at Squidoo, I have two cameras. When I am feeling serious about my pictures, and I need to get some special shots I use this camera: Nikon D70S 6.1MP Digital SLR [...]
Gardening Shape Up
April 23, 2007 by
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Are you ready to get physical? Gardening is great physical exercise, but if your only exercise over the winter was lifting the remote you may want to prepare for the gardening season ahead.
Taking a long walk or stroll and get back in touch with nature, it will also help you get your legs back in [...]
Spread Those Tiny Seeds Evenly
April 21, 2007 by
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Need a way to spread those tiny seeds? Grab an old spice container, or parmesan cheese container. Put the seeds in the empty spice container, and twist the lid so the shaker holes are open. Shake out the seeds to spread them in the garden. The shaker helps spread the seeds evenly.
Tulip Time
April 18, 2007 by
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The tulips are blooming check out the blooms I caught on camera.
Natural Algae Remedy
April 16, 2007 by
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Here is a simple way to keep slimy green algae from growing in fountains and birdbaths. When you clean the birdbath or fountain and fill it with fresh water, add lavender flowers. Bind about eight lavender flowers together with a string or rubber band and lay the bundle in the water.
The anti fungal properties in [...]
Herbs and Flowers For Shade
April 14, 2007 by
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Many herbs will grow well in the shade ( four hours or less of sun per day). Here are some herbs that tolerate partial shade: angelica, catnip, chervil, dill fennel, sweet woodruff, lemon balm, tarragon, lovage, parsley, pennyroyal, and pineapple sage. Mint can survive anywhere, including shady spots. Chives will grow well in the shade, [...]
Make Your Own Seed Tape
April 11, 2007 by
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Instead of buying expensive prepared seed tapes you can make your own. Cut newspaper into 1″ wide strips. Create a paste from flour and water about the consistency of thick gravy. Dot the paste on the newspaper strip at evenly spaced intervals and apply the seeds. Cover the seeds with more paste, then lay the [...]
Control Invasive Herbs
April 11, 2007 by
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Some herbs can be invasive, such as bee balm, costmary, mint, and wormwood. These herbs spread by aggressive underground runners. These herbs can still be enjoyed and controlled if you plant them in a container, or barrier the roots can’t penetrate.
Find an old bucket or pot. You want to look for a pot that will [...]
