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Gardening: One Lonely Iris
Last year, I planted a number of iris cuttings from a friend. The only one to bloom has just opened. They are in full sun and I planted them shallow as I've done before successfully. What could be wrong?
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Most iris transplants should have 5 leaves on the rhizome in order to bloom. Don't despair if ...»
My Favorite Flower Pot Combination
This is one of my favorite flower pot combinations! I planted these in an old Rustic concrete urn. I combined Red Geraniums, with Blue Lobelia and Silver Helichrysum! Once they fill in,
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It's A Peony Parade
I love this time of year when the peonies are blooming, the sun is shining and everything is right with the world. OK, these plants really, really put me in a good mood!
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So Pretty! I have one I planted last year and planted 2 more this year,and can't wait for some ...»
3 Simple Steps to Create Gorgeous Containers
To busy to plant? No worries... here's a way to make your neighbors envious and your friends amazed. Simply pop a gorgeous hanging basket into your existing planter. Add a few more plants
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I've been doing this for years...I like to look at the flowers, not play with them! ;)
A Re-Purposed Country Potato & Onion Bin
A garage sale outdated potato and onion bin becomes a fun garden annual container. #Maygarden
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It looks so much better painted white! Great idea, as always!
How to Build and Plant a Succulent Garden
Succulent Gardens require very little water and almost no maintenance. And they can be gorgeous!
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Some are hardy...others will overwinter in an unheated but insulated space (for me, a cellar). ...»
Beginning to Look Like Spring...
It sure feels like my garden is off to a very slow start. What a Schizophrenic start we have had to the growing season. In just a few short weeks we have had snow, 100 degree temperatures, and a bit of a cold snap.
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container gardening is the best, if you can think of it, you can always make it work, one of ...»
Gardening: What is this? Is it a weed or a type of spinach
I found this growing in my carrot bed this spring, I let it grow but I still haven't figured out what it is. I shared my vegetable garden with my neighbor last season and I know he planted something late last summer. The simple resolution would be to ask him but he moved. Anyone with suggestions would be much appreciated,
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what does it smell like? Normally that will tell you.
Apple Week at the Nest!
Want apples in the fall? NOW is the time to get to work on those apple trees! This series of posts walks you through the how to-s of pruning a fruit tree into a vase, why you should HIT
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Soap Sticks
Need a fun activity for the kids this summer? Try making soap sticks and letting them go crazy with them in the baby pool! Fun, colorful and MESSY as all get out -- these are a FAB summer
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