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No, it's..." the 2008 Iowa DG Roundup at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids! He Iowa Roundup, now in its sixth year, continues to be the most popular and well-attended one in the U.S.Attendance at this year's May 3 event equaled that of the previous year.Two...

Then, a Panasonic DC with 12x zoom followed. I am stuck to DG like a piece of iron to a magnet for all the good reasons. That's been the spirit at DG and a trademark.Now let me tell how the seed of gardening in me was sown.

It grew.The vocation/avocation of many people to play in the dirt, to watch flowers grow, to enjoy the fruits and vegetables of our own labors, to enliven our residences with the bountiful beauty of nature, has led to a search for like minded individuals.

But she worked day and long into the evening hours to create gardens that were a sight to behold. I've been blessed with a Mother in law who is a cherished friend and fellow gardener.

John stated, "Theyare usually mounted 8 feet in the air. Although he spent almost two years working on his favorite (and largest) birdhouse, most of them require between two days and six weeks to build.

There are thousands to choose from. Start now for a lifetime of shared memories. Instead of giving cut flowers and chocolates that will be gone within two weeks, bring home a plant for the yard or patio that will last for many years to come.language of...

This table lists others. That site illustrates creative ways to garden despite disabilities and physical limitations, including the recovery from a heart attack or heart surgery. For some, a relaxed hour of weeding or gentle raking is just right for getting...

Next fall, you can sit back and bask in the glory of it all.Thanks to Flicker for her image of Salvia madrensis. They rush hither and thither gathering up beautiful specimens and bedding pants.

No matter where you are located, you'll be welcome. Bird watching and bird feeding are growing in popularity every day and gardeners find these activities a natural extension of their other outdoor enjoyments.

He gets more requests each year and hates to think there might not be enough seeds to go around. Although he himself didn't eat tomatoes, Fred loved growing them to share with others.When his knees started getting creaky, Fred recruited help.

From now on, plants will hold another memory for the family; another generation of plant lovers has fertile ground in which to grow. The last set of pictures were taken after the reverse make-over and after the landlord's crew destroyed the remaining...

After a swap, a thread is needed for photos, stories, follow-up questions about plants, andgeneral chatter. Host a Plant Party!Do you have tips and suggestions for hosting a DG gathering?

Sometimes it was a gingham pinafore over a starched white blouse with white lace socks and black patent Mary Janes. By this time I thought she might be ready to retire from her medicine job, since we had not been up the mountain in search of anything...

She has a nice flat piece of ground by one of the smaller creeks that run down from the surrounding hills, and she grows vegetables and a few fruits. That's all history now. There is one wheel in front and two wheels in the rear.

The clutch cable snapped, leaving me two miles from home with a bunch of concrete and a broken scooter. This little scooter James-Bond-cool, amazingly reliable, and perfect for the incredibly tiny streets here.

Avoid direct light, which is too harsh and may scorch the cutting.Water as needed to keep the potting mix lightly moist but not soggy. For home gardeners, there are three primary types of cuttings: softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood, depending on the...

“Farmers who transport their product outside the state should be exempted from some regulatory burdens, just like other farmers who don't live near state borders.” Kent Bacus, NCBA's associate director of legislative affairs echoes Johnson's sentiments.

This whole area is riddles with creeks, so much so that several centuries ago, there were many dozens of water powered mills in the area. One of the things I really like about living here in Liguria, Italy , is having lots of water features near my garden.

Propagating with semi-hardwood cuttings also allows growers to get a sizeable, fruiting and flowering plant much more quickly than from seed propagation.There are three different types of stem cuttings: softwood, semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings.are...

As long as it's reliable and ready to handle all your tasks, you'll soon find it to be an integral and irreplaceable part of your farming operations. But setting aside legal technicalities, when I speak of a farm truck, I'm speaking of any automobile...

Position Sunny spot with excellent air circulation. Frost tolerant Yes, but it is important to choose varieties known to grow well in your area to reduce risk of losing blooms to spring freezes.

This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. On the down side, they are more expensive and tend to have poor fuel economy; plus, that second pair of tires is expensive when the time comes to replace them.

When vines are used as ground covers and spend some months beneath mounds of snow, it may be irrelevant whether it is semi-evergreen or a true evergreen. Coloratus) – Hardy in zones 4-8, full-part sun, evergreen.) – Hardy in zones 6-9, full sun, may...

His ‘Irish Flirt' is a personal favorite, with its rose-like double blooms and bright green leaves. Maybe that's why we're so captivated by the unexpectedness of pink variegated foliage or green blooms.

People can't get enough of it, and it makes the best gifts. Nowadays, it seems that every person who meanders through a farmers' market has an opinion on how you—our nation's farmers—do your jobs.

Save your soil amendments for other plants, for santolina does not need rich soil. Once established, very little supplemental water is needed, and plants may even rot if kept too damp.

Sometimes they use chipped tree trimmings and grass clippings from local parks and other open spaces, as well. I was surprised to find out that only two of us religiously shovel our own.