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Read on for some inspiration on how to plan you plant quests ahead of time.Plan and decide which plants you will need next spring and summer."Need" might be in quotations or you could actually have an open spot in your garden that is really in need of...

When we operated our garden center in Louisiana, I had a much anticipated task of going to Dupont Nursery once a month to hand select the hibiscus we sold. The supply will be greatly limited due to the propagation methods of the plant.

A local nursery started growing plants when demand became greater than his friends and family could supply. Although he himself didn't eat tomatoes, Fred loved growing them to share with others.When his knees started getting creaky, Fred recruited help.

I chose these white ones with dark leaves. Look to six packs for basic types, and check individual pots for more special varieties. I sure liked the idea ofwith a fellow plantaholic.

Cheerful posts and sunshine were sparkling through the posts at Dave's Garden.Here are a few pictures of moving day. Please join in as you read a story that has been featured on National Public Radio; a journey from tears to triumph.

There are good deals to be had but not every online source is dependable. New and experienced gardeners rely upon a well-run and informative nursery for all their plant and landscaping needs.

Had been to all the nurseries and garden centers within a 40-mile radius, searching for a particular petunia without success. If the plants are healthy, you can hardly go wrong with

If the host has fun, everybody else enjoys the party more also.While you're recruiting party help, don't forget cleanup detail. Check the plant swap area for "orphans," too. Remember, you're not dealing with a demanding bunch of social climbers, just...

Prior to that I was sent a very special bulb that now takes pride and place in my sanctuary area and while I am enjoying the winter, I do look forward to spring when this bulb will come to life.I feel incredibly blessed to be able to write for a site...

But, how did that ‘ DG tradition' ever start in the first place? And every year newcomers to our site come across a reference to a ?Roundup? I think every person received 2 or 3 door prizes.

Reading some of the frank and informal exchanges, I could swear I caught a whiff of freshly brewed coffee.I've made friends here, and it often seems odd to me to realize some of them live hundreds or thousands of miles away.

To borrow a quote from that famous scene in the movie, Field of Dreams (filmed in Iowa): "Is this heaven? Themeeting planners above are already making preparations for next year's roundup, which will beheld at the lakeside home of twinlakeschef near Ft

Yet another respected DG-er chipped in to offer me a DC, but that turned out to be a "PC". People have now known how interested I'm in it - so it is one of the important topics to start a discussion! Well, let's move on.

Bambi – well, enough said. How did you find this site? A flower expert in Japan was sharing her beautiful arrangements with a doctor/cactus grower in New Mexico. Aurora sings and dances with the animals while smelling all the beautiful flowers she is...

Count your blessings and have a great time in your gardens today! She could make anything grow; I swear to you just by giving it a smile - ok, that's not true... Clare did that. Multiplied to the point of folks just gasping in the Spring at her woodland...

Here is John's story and pictures of his "Extreme Birdhouses".Please note: all the following pictures and designs are copyrighted by Mr. John Looser, an artist recognized in the province of Ontario, Canada.Extreme birdhouses designed by Canadian artist...

These plants have the word ‘love' in their name, rather than a meaning paired with the flower itself.These are only a few of the plants with the word love in their name. With so many choices, there should never be a year pass that one can not add a...

There are many reasons to buy from specialty growers, either through mail-order catalogs or online, but the biggest one is the huge variety of plant material they offer. Most nurseries will hold your order for the proper planting time in your area.Now...

You'll want to read more before comitting to either of these. Carry On Gardening suggests activities for different fitness levels and at different times of year. Blueberries are easy to harvest and not prone to many bug problems.

They plant them inand in strategic places in the garden, and then they sit back to view their handiwork. They rush hither and thither gathering up beautiful specimens and bedding pants.

We garden for birds and wildlife, choosing plants that will provide food and shelter. Bird watching and bird feeding are growing in popularity every day and gardeners find these activities a natural extension of their other outdoor enjoyments.

Also included are scarce specimens and unfamiliar hybrids from the scientists at Heer T'Deigh Gaunt Mar Oh Greenhouse, representing major breakthroughs in horticulture.The following are the offerings of the week, representative of the greatest finds of...

What's special about your favorite local nursery? I always seem to fall in love with a $200-glazed pot and some amazing shrub that isn't technically hardy where I live. It's a lot of work and there is no such thing as a vacation for these folks.

We had a great time walking the aisles of the greenhouses enjoying the Easter flowers and checking out all the water plants. « More Dirt on Gardening » Over the Easter weekend we visited my family in Eastern Pennsylvania.

A few years ago, I started collecting seeds from the plants and now I have hundreds of seedlings that I give away to friends and passersby. Photo by Rick Gush In my many years as a nurseryman, I have seen a fair number of farmers who grow plants in containers...

A lesser grade would be #1L. For instance, most shrubs and tree are sold in 1-gallon pots – otherwise known as a #1 pot size.The # symbol is used to reference each class number size.

It's a LOT of work, but thankfully, NO SPINES!Do not get lazy and cut the old culms too high up or at angles.Otherwise you will effectively have created a killing bear or dear trap, complete with impaling spikes growing right out the ground.I have caused...