Tag: gardening
group name: houseandgarden
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March 13, 2008 01:22 AM EDT --
We are almost ready for another busy and fruitful season in our gardens. Seeds are incubating and plants picked out to help us create our unique garden spaces. One important thing we often neglect are . . . more
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July 11, 2008 09:45 PM EDT --
These beautiful flowers are from the Orchid Cactus, genus Epiphyllum. There are over 200 varieties of this plant. The white one shown here is the species Oxypetalum, with blooms a white/near white . . . more
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August 27, 2007 09:16 AM EDT --
With the state of the environment, and “going green” in the news almost daily lately, there has been a renewed interest in how to use your garden to insulate your home. When done properly, . . . more
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May 21, 2008 12:42 AM EDT --
The first thing you need to do is learn a little bit about flowers in general. You need to learn the difference between annuals and perennials, for example. Annuals need to be replanted every year, but . . . more
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July 05, 2008 07:28 AM EDT --
I found gardening somewhat challenging when I moved to Nevada. I did research into native and non-native species that would survive and flourish in the high desert and my husband and I worked to create . . . more
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September 28, 2007 09:05 AM EDT --
Growing white flowers in the garden creates an enchanting, almost other-wordly feel that’s particularly noticble at night time. Even during the daylight hours though, there’s just something . . . more
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July 26, 2008 03:21 PM EDT --
Amazing how much our garden has grown in just under 2 months time.
This is June 2, 2008. We planted the garden May 4. so this is a little under a month since planting. It was . . . more
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March 01, 2008 08:24 AM EST --
About a half-century ago Reginald Farrar discovered the butterfly bush or buddleia in Kansu, China. Every June this delightful shrub becomes a purple waterfall of fragrant flowers.
Prune immediately . . . more
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May 26, 2007 04:43 PM EDT --
Once a rose has bloomed it needs to be removed from the bush. This removal is called deadheading. To have a healthy plant that bears beautiful flowers, it's essential that you know how to deadhead . . . more
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March 01, 2008 08:24 AM EST --
Over the past few weeks, as the weather has been showing the first sign of brightening up, I have had a number of people email me and ask about a Gardening Magazine Subscription. So I have been having . . . more
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November 16, 2006 04:44 PM EST --
By Tom Christopher, Contributing Garden Editor---
I hope next spring to begin the planting of a garden around our house in western Massachusetts and, given the size of the budget, I know two things for . . . more
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September 08, 2007 06:00 AM EDT --
September is already upon us and in many parts of the United States, it’s now time to start our fall gardening chores. For some of us there is a lot to do in a very short period of time, because . . . more
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September 21, 2007 06:55 PM EDT --
One of the reasons gardening has started to become so popular in recent years is because people are becoming more aware of problems with our environment. And many are concerned with the overuse of harsh . . . more
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November 03, 2007 05:53 AM EDT --
Choosing a pot is one of the most important decisions anyone interested in indoor gardening has to consider.
Even when plants are bought already in the container, making it seem as if the choice has . . . more
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February 02, 2008 06:00 AM EST --
Farmers are being encouraged to go organic and you should probably do so as well. This is because it is very healthy but the problem that many are concerned about is how much they cost at the market. . . . more
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February 02, 2008 06:00 AM EST --
Why Should You Get Into Vegetable Gardening
Years ago, most of the country was used as agricultural land. Farmers were involved mainly in vegetable gardening so that people were able to have a balanced . . . more
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May 25, 2007 08:40 PM EDT --
Many new gardeners don’t often understand how important it is to use mulch around the base of their flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. It doesn’t matter what kind of gardening you’re . . . more
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August 13, 2007 08:09 PM EDT --
Thorough planning and preparation is essential before starting your greenhouse project. Putting up a greenhouse need not be time-consuming or expensive. Your greenhouse design will very much depend on . . . more
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June 07, 2007 01:26 PM EDT --
What better way to beautify your garden than to fill it with birds? Birds add color and life to any garden. If you're wondering why other's gardens have birds galore and yours is lacking residents, . . . more
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January 17, 2007 04:23 PM EST --
By Tom Christopher, Contributing Garden Editor---
I used to threaten my son when he was little with promises of squid for dinner. He's tough; he never responded with more than a groan . . . more
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