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Gardening: Please name this plant
This plant sheds its leaves in winter and in May bears new leaves then buds then these white flowers with yellow centers. It is a perennial and very hardy. This shrub is very old and does not need pruning.
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I agree with Donna Dixson, looks very much like my friend's Mock Orange bush. Smells like ...»
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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GMO's are genetically modified organisms. Monsanto has developed seed which is wrapped in a ...»
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love the polka dots on black! I have often thought of turning my birdbath into a planter - ...»
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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That would be nigh on to impossible for me. The papyrus is huge & there would be no place to ...»
The Fastest Way To Dry Herbs
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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glad to know this!
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
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I'm loving the sentiment of "Dad's dark burgundy iris" - is it from your father's garden?
Outdoor Living: Jasper or Agate?
I found this rock in my backyard tonight. Not sure if it is Jasper or Agate. Anyone know? It weighs almost 4 lbs and is bigger than the palm of my hand. If it is agate or jasper is it
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I would guess that where you live it is an Lake Superior agate, I would most definitely have ...»
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 ...»
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This is a first for me. Never would have thought of making a usable clay pot garden wreath. I ...»
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.
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the adult rubarb will make flowers every year and make great items in flower arangements with ...»
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
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Something different...adds color and content and is a perfect drop cloth to showcase your ...»