Karen M
Blogger | Vero Beach, FL http://smallhousebiggarden.wordpress.comFeatured Photos
About Me:
I moved to florida two yrs ago next week--I love the year round outside activity here!! My young adult daughter moved here with me..i have two adult boys still living in the north. I'm a certified (2012) Master Gardener in Indian River County, FL.
Favorite area of home improvement:
making the outside environment pretty. Lilies and Amaryllis are my favorite plants to grow! Started vegetable gardening since moving to Florida!
Recent Activity
Gardening: Can Anyone Identify What These Are?
Bought my home in VA 1 1/2 yrs. ago. This was part of my landscape, but have no idea what it is. One I thought was liriope, but it definitely is not. Any help would be appreciated.
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Commentedp.s. the picture on the right is of a different plant: walking iris. if you have a picture of ...»
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CommentedI've had FANTASTIC results using a product called Sweeney's Mole Repellent. I blogged about it ...»
Gardening: Can anyone tell me what this herb is?
I impulse-purchased an "herb garden" last weekend (I have limited space, so seven herbs all in one place appeals), and I don't know what one of the plants is. I'd like to use it in the applications it is most intended (or if it is not really an herb, not try to make it one). It is the one on the left of this shot that has the long, narrow leaves. I know what the mint on the far right is :) Thank you!
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CommentedIf I might make a suggestion? crop the photo to show only the plant in question. I bet someone ...»
Gardening: Backyard Help Needed.
I have an odd shaped larger backyard that I need to improve. I bought the house new with no landscaping and have added a little here and there. The budget is VERY limited and I try to do
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Commentedhow about an oasis or two in the middle of the yard? or can you plant a tree that will grow ...»
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Get Rid of Fruit Flies {DIY Fruit Fly Trap}
We have had a fruit fly outbreak, so instead of using the sticky fly traps that we've used in the past, I gave this fruit fly trap method a try. It worked perfectly!
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2 Minutes
Easy
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Commentedhaving a jar full of dead fruit flies hanging around the counter isn't much better than ...»
Kong Sunflower!
I just posted this photo as part of my blog's Wordless Wednesday meme, but thought it might be nice to include it at Hometalk, too.!
I have no idea where this sunflower came from! Although I've planted many varieties over the years, Kong was never one of them!
If you'd like to read about the snafu involving last year's sunflower seeds (and see pics of the results) click this : http://smallhousebiggarden.wordpress.com/201...
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Kong is a spectacular sunflower.
Dendrobium Kingianum Midnight Velvet (orchid)
This orchid has been blooming non-stop since October! Here's the latest picture, taken this morning around 8am! I've included the link to the blog post I wrote about it on 3/2/13. From there you should be able to see other photos of it from the past 6mos.
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That is an impressive amount of bloom time for anything. It looks like you have it in a fairly ...»
Help me Choose the color of our new house
I took a tour of our new neighborhood, and selected homes with paint colors I liked. Which one do you like? See more in the link.
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The Lagoon Greenway
The Lagoon Greenway recently opened here in Vero Beach. I've walked the trails a few times and thought you might like to see this photo.
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CommentedYou're welcome, Miriam! And Judi, definitely drop by the greenway! It really is a serene and ...»