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Debbie Borthwick

Blogger | Canada http://dewdropgardens.blogspot.ca/
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  • Croton, Rubber Plant, Boston Fern, Staghorn Fern
  • After the dormant period during winter, a plant may have lost all it's leaves. Lightly scratch the branch with your nail, if you see green under the bark, it is still alive.
  • Remove dead leaves and prune dead and broken branches. (This is a nephthytis)
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How to Re-pot your Houseplants

March & April are the months I re-pot my tropicals. I have quite a few houseplants, well over 100 (it's an addiction, I know) so it takes a while to get them all transplanted. And I don't ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Apr 11, 2013
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    Debbie Borthwick on Apr 19, 2013
    Stress it. Move it to an area where it gets less light, don't fertilize, lightly ...»
    water...stressing will usually cause the orchid to send out flower shoots. Good luck, Linda Schwartz!

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  • Look at the size of that hail!
  • The ladies love cool sweet watermelon on hot days.

The Storm We Had Last Night...

Talk about scary!! Thunder, lightening, pounding rain and then came the hail...

So this morning I've been looking at pictures of last summer...remembering the hot, dry days...and keeping the chickens happy.

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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Apr 09, 2013
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    Lori Bryant on Apr 11, 2013
    Here in Oklahoma we call that just another day! Be safe!
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  • Purple and yellow crocus
  • Pansies planted last fall putting out new buds.
  • White and purple crocus blooming among the sedum.
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Finally...Spring Blooms!

Some of my spring bulbs started blooming this past weekend. Nothing like seeing colour in the garden again! But of course, today it snowed... ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Apr 01, 2013
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    Andrea S on Apr 04, 2013
    Nice to see spring is here. Not in my garden yet but the tulips and the narcissuses are ...»
    starting to come up. I haven't seen the crocuses yet. It still snowed today. :0( One more day... and sun. :0)

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Happy Easter!

I hope everyone is enjoying a safe and Happy Easter weekend! He is Risen!! I've been watching You Tube videos of the Gaither Choir and Ernie Haase & Signature Band. My heart is full. :)
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Mar 31, 2013
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    Debbie Borthwick on Mar 31, 2013
    Happy Easter, Miriam I I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. :)
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  • Helleborus, this one came home with me! 2
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Canada Blooms and The Home Show

My daughter and I visited the International Home Show and Canada Blooms in Toronto this past weekend. So many gorgeous plants had me longing for spring. If you are in the area, I ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Mar 19, 2013
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    Debbie Borthwick on Mar 20, 2013
    Yes, you do, Heather! My daughter bought one too, she will keep it in her apartment till it ...»
    can be planted, then she is giving it to me. She loves it, but has no where to plant it. Sweet daughter. :)

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  • Home made garden cart 2
  • Find a couple empty cable spools
  • Use steeped tea and then steel wool vinegar to make the spools look old. 2
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Home Made Garden Cart

My husband always has an abundance of empty cable spools. I like finding ways to re-purpose them and I've discovered they really make great wheels! Using old wood we have out back, we ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Mar 04, 2013
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    Shari Franks on Apr 13, 2013
    I work for an electronics company, so if you have one in your area you could probably call and ...»
    ask. Good Luck.

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Forcing Spring

I started some bulbs so I would have spring colour and scents in the house. The hyacinth are blooming, tulips and crocus haven't yet. Pussy willow is taking her time, but the forsythia ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Feb 25, 2013
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    Debbie Borthwick on Mar 18, 2013
    Gail Salminen, I'd love to see your post on this when you do it. We've had another storm today ...»
    so I'm loving all my blooms inside.

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  • Loving my new workstation.
  • One small area finished. More to come as they are completed.

A New Place to Craft

Deciding that the workshop was too small for both of us, I decided to take over the rec room. It is wasted space that has so much potential. So, transforming pieces we already have or ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Feb 21, 2013
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    Debbie Borthwick on Feb 23, 2013
    Thank you Miriam, me too! :)
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  • The wind chime hanging near the courtyard.

Old Keys and Wind Chimes

You don't have to wait for warm weather to make your own wind chimes. Do it now and come the spring, you will have a unique garden feature. I am lucky my husband is a hoarder, his stash ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Feb 18, 2013
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    Barb Rosen on Mar 25, 2013
    I thought you could glue them onto bowling ball, Debbie! Looked right up your alley: )
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  • Euphorbia milii - 'Crown of Thorns
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Blooming Succulents and Cacti

I love winter, but I have to admit, I'm more than ready to get back out in the garden. Succulents are a favourite of mine, but living in the cold north means most of them have to over ...»
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Debbie Borthwick Canada on Feb 16, 2013
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    Debbie Borthwick on Feb 18, 2013
    Thank you, Becky.
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