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Gardening is one of the hottest topics on Hometalk. Whether you're gardening as a profession, or as a hobby, you'll find awesome gardening inspiration on Hometalk. Do you need to identify a plant? Post a photo of it, and a gardening expert will be able to identify it for you. Is your garden blooming in a spectacular way? Share the joy with fellow gardening buffs. All garden talk is welcome on Hometalk; so whether you're planting a flower garden, looking for green gardening tips, or researching the perfect gardening tools, you've come to the right place.



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May Garden ~ Birdhouses & Flowers

In looking around the garden, I see a theme has developed. It's all about the birds and flowers. With approximately one hundred birdhouses, I suppose my collection is now nearing ...»
intervention status! Some are decorative and some are functional with clean-outs, but long ago I found out the birds are the ones who decide which is which. A bossy little house wren has commandeered the gazebo garden where she and her hubby have taken up residence in a blue bird house, chasing any other birds who dare to come near.

Every new flower is an awaiting surprise and , as I stroll our garden, bird song greets me. A red fox streaked across the front lawn this early morning, probably from the cat food on our porch. We've had lovely rains and everything is an intense shade of spring green.

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Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE 21 hours ago
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    too, but the plants are loving it! So happy you came by and commented too! Happy Gardening!

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DIY Living Wreath

I wanted a little something to dress up our garage door and provide a bit of inspiration.

I gathered a grapevine wreath and a few packs of tiny terra cotta pots and got to work ...»

securing them on the wreath.

A few plants from the garden center later, and I had a great bit of greenery to brighten up the garage near my chicken coop!

Full post and instructions are listed on my blog: http://justawhimsicalworld.blogspot.com/2012...

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JustAWhimsicalWorld Ogden, KS 11 hours ago
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    This is a first for me. Never would have thought of making a usable clay pot garden wreath. I ...»
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We want to make the most of every herb we grow this year. We also want to store some for later use. And we want to do it quickly. For small batches, the most convenient drying method we ...»
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The Garden Stamp Frederick, MD 10 hours ago
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    Thanks for sharing this. I love the smell and taste of fresh herbs !
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Gardening: Persistent crape myrtle

I had two huge crape myrtles taken out, thought I had the stumps ground. But they keep sending up suckers in my papyrus. Anyone know how I can stop this, it's constant.
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Evelyn McMullen Montgomery, AL 15 hours ago
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    Jeanette S 2 hours ago
    Have you tried moving your Papyrus and then laying down clear plastic over the Crape Myrtle ...»
    (the sun overheats everything underneath). Once it is gone, you can arrange your bed again.

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Gardening: Rhubarb Help Please!!

I am wondering why one of my rhubarb plants is thinking it is time to go to flower? or go to seed? I am not sure what it is doing. ...»

Can I cut the flower part off? Are there male and female plants?

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Jayme Bellaire, MI 2 days ago
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    Losvlam 2 hours ago
    the adult rubarb will make flowers every year and make great items in flower arangements with ...»
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Maintenance Free Shrubs

I once saw some plywood shrubs made for a stage play. I thought that would be pretty neat for me to have in the front of my house and it would give me way more room for the flowers I love ...»
to plant every summer. SO - My nephew cut out shapes of shrubs out of plywood and I painted them. Here they are! It's a fairytale look, don't you think?

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Linda B Trumbull, CT 12 hours ago
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    Something different...adds color and content and is a perfect drop cloth to showcase your ...»
    flowers! Hum??? I think I like this...I can imagine a wave painted and placed before a beach cottage look. I think I could get into this.

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Gardening: Planting corn?

I'm looking for advice about growing corn. I'd like to plant some in my backyard, but I have a lot of questions. Does corn need a lot of sun? What type of soil is good for growing corn? Does it require a lot of water? Also, when is the best time to plant? Spring or fall?
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Compost Bin/tiller

Got this used Mantis tiller at a yard sale for $15 recently. All it needed was a carburetor, which my husband stole off the gas blower. I took it to the compost bin, reducing it down to a ...»
manageable level. I can never get the compost to turn over with just a pitchfork, it is too heavy. I will admit, it was a mess, the tiller kept getting full and I had to keep the tines clean. But I am glad it did the job. BTW, this little baby is powerful in the veggie garden, too! I think it will outperform the medium & large tillers we have.

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Becky J Troy, IL 7 hours ago
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    Boy do I understand! Congrats on our super find. Hubby bought one of these little gadgets a ...»
    couple of years ago and anyone who plants, tills, or just wants to get the job done must have one of these! Good job!

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Mini Lilacs Flower Decoration

Lilacs are among the most fragrant of flowers. These mini lilacs take up a lot less space in a city garden, but smell just as wonderfully as their big sisters. ...»

A simple flower decoration of mini lilacs in a white vase, brings the scent of Spring into your home.

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