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NAME. ZONE, AND STATE

Please everyone past this on to all members: Go to your own (MY PAGE) click on your name to edit. Add with your name the ZONE you live in and the STATE. See my name for an example. You will find that this will make communicating with people in your area easier. It makes sense to do this because while people in California are planting...we in the EAST are digging and it isn't dirt. It is SNOW. You will then understand just why that plant isn't in your garden, i… Continue

Added by Janice Dugan z5/6 PA on January 7, 2010 at 2:50pm — No Comments

Ready for the freeze

Although we TXans don't get freezes like you northeners, we do have to take care of our plants when temperatures really drop below normal for us. It has taken me about 3 days of prep time to get my tropicals in my hallway and cover what I can outside. We are supposed to hit the teens which is extremely rare for our part of the country. It's sad that things are going to die back but well like they say that's gardening. I still have to go take care of my guava, banana trees, and and another trop… Continue

Added by Patricia Valdez on January 7, 2010 at 9:46am — No Comments

Winter is a great time to get out those seeds and make seed tapes for spring!

How to Make Flower Seed Tapes with Toilet Paper and Glue Using seeds tapes to plant flowers and vegetables makes sowing seeds quick and easy, but you don't need to purchase expensive seed tapes. Making your own puts you in charge of the kind of flowers you grow. This method works well for any fine seed from carrots to coleus and guarantees seeds will stay put until they germinate elimin… Continue

Added by Nannette Richford on January 5, 2010 at 10:03pm — 5 Comments

Winter Blues

Temperatures well into the negative digits all week, windy and frigid. Hard to force myself to go outside for chores. Now that the holidays are over, it is time to turn my attention to my garden! :) This week I broke open the garden planner and my seed catalogues. I was pleasantly surprised to find THREE buy 25 get 25 free offers in my mailbox! It makes planning my garden so much more fun knowing I have that little bit "extra" to buy something special that I've been wanting but have been puttin… Continue

Added by Cindi Beck on January 5, 2010 at 10:02pm — No Comments

Newsletter Interest Anyone?

I just today received in the mail our Nature Coast Master Gardener (FL) newsletter today , which I have the privilege of editing. If you would like to check it out,go to: http://www.ncmgfl.org/; then click the link News and Info. I am always interested in reading other newsletters as I learn from them. I'm always looking for ways to improve our publication. How many other newsletter editors or contributors are out there with ideas to share? Continue

Added by Hjordis Owens on January 5, 2010 at 8:39pm — No Comments

Five garden resolutions for 2010

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Added by Anne Larson on January 5, 2010 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Pebbles & children

There is something about pebbles that draw kids of all ages. With this idea in mind, I have decided that one element I want to put in my garden this coming summer is a pebble mosaic. Something whimsical that would draw a child in... regardless of their age. Perhaps something that includes dribbling water and other fun elements. It was all inspired by my granddaughter, Tando this past summer, as she discovered rocks, and gravel & water & green things. Watching her discover the garden in… Continue

Added by Anisah David on January 5, 2010 at 3:30am — 3 Comments

Taking Stock in our Harvest in 2010

After reading an article in Mother Earth News I've been inspired to keep a spreadsheet on the costs and savings from having a vegetable garden this year. I have a scale that I will weigh my harvest with and then will check out local prices for organic produce to compare. I've already started my spreadsheet with costs so far. So for set up this season, including hiring the kid ac… Continue

Added by Rachel on January 4, 2010 at 11:08am — 2 Comments

Fulton Nursery Update

So I have approximately 250 agaves that are 2-3 years old and will fill out a 5 Gallon Liner nicely. I am thinking about trying to sell them for $10.00 during events in the Fulton area this spring. Continue

Added by Mitch on January 3, 2010 at 1:06pm — 2 Comments

Snowy day in NE Ohio!

Jan. 3, 2010. What a snowy, blustery day it has been! It was snowing when we got up this morning and its still snowing this afternoon! We have a foot or more on the ground and its still coming! We played with the dogs this morning in the snow and fed the birds. Now its nice to sit in our warm cozy house, see the snow falling and watch the birds at the feeders. I had a couple 3 gallon nursery pots that I cut the bottoms out of and slipped over a couple lilac trees to keep the dogs from peeing on… Continue

Added by Deborah Miller on January 3, 2010 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Worm Composting: Way to a successful waste composting

Knowing and understanding Worm Composting In every worm composting process, you need to start on the first step. There’s no thing as acceleration here, you have really to do all the necessary things before proceeding into the next level. In worm composting, the first step is you should already decide what kind of worms you will be using in your compost. Maybe you are now thinking of the worms outside your house, but just to warn you it is never been advisable to use them. Just go with t… Continue

Added by Camille Lozano on January 3, 2010 at 11:36am — No Comments

Greek Oregano, Melissa, and Rosemary. Hardiest of My Herb Garden

I have been gone for 5 weeks and there was snow, heavy rains, and freezes while I was gone. When I arrived home my gard… Continue

Added by Frances Ellsworth on January 2, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Best Plants for a Cutting Garden

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Added by Anne Larson on January 1, 2010 at 5:31pm — No Comments

Alternatives to Pesticides for Garden Plants

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Added by Anne Larson on January 1, 2010 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Budget Gardening Tips

This is the best time to find bargains on plant pots, composter materials, and other plant containers. I love searching for bargains and one of the best ways to do that is to buy during the off season. A few tips: - Make sure… Continue

Added by Howard Strang on December 31, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Happy New Year from The Garden Buzz

You might say there's nothing blooming the garden today, but look at the lichens!

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Added by Rhonda Fleming Hayes on December 31, 2009 at 2:35pm — No Comments

Armed with Amaryllis

One of the most beautiful trumpet-shaped flower is the amaryllis. She is found in plentiful supply over the holidays in November through January. If in a hurry to have it bloom, I suggest one get the tender bulb already potted and beginning to sprout. Beginning to sprout indicates the plant is healthy and thriving. This is a good tip to consider, when shopping for any plant to buy, because changes in location may invite a little shock to your new member of your garden collection, a favorite amar… Continue

Added by Carol A. Miller on December 30, 2009 at 5:13am — No Comments

A journey down a path

Finally, at the end of the year some doors opened and I'm excited about the new year. Here's my blog about the path and what I saw along the way. A journey down a path Continue

Added by Susan Mertz on December 28, 2009 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Winter Reflections and Musings

The snow that was dumped here in the northeast last weekend is now gone in southern PA. What a sight to hold it was, too! Rolling pastures and Lancaster county farms blanketed in a foot of white stuff sure was pretty. Yesterday was bathed in bright warm sunlight beneath sparkling blue skies, and reached a balmy 48 degrees - perfect for a winter walk. I've eaten far too many Christmas cookies and the sugar lethargy was really getting to me. My husband, Rich and I (sans teenagers who preferred to… Continue

Added by Tracey Yasi z6PA on December 28, 2009 at 9:22am — No Comments

Starting a Nursery

I have a small area that I am going to make a commercial nursery in Fulton, Texas. I have an area that is secure and is 44 feet by 100 feet. I want to start with agaves, yuccas and some ferns. I have current production on my agaves and yuccas. Estimate 1 year to be in full production of wholesale atmosphere for nursery. Low water impact plants only. I want to eventually have some cages to grow oak trees from acorns and intend to build some cages this spring. Any ideas are welcome for my project… Continue

Added by Mitch on December 27, 2009 at 8:56pm — 10 Comments

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