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Iowa Roundup 2008--Portal to Plant Heaven
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 members flew in from Texas (without knowing the other was coming) and...
California
El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden leads to Dinu\'s Garden
But I will later have less work with clearing weeds and more focused time, hopefully, in having a small garden. I grew up seeing how my grandmother used to dig a bit and water the plants with a hosepipe.
California
El Segundo
Its a Small World After All
Many of us escaped into our gardens and let the world go by. Sing Zipp-a-dee-doo-dah, without envisioning birds and flowers, I dare you.In this day and age, (oh my, and I promised myself I would not fill this article with hackneyed phrases), with terrorism...
California
El Segundo
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
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... There's a lovely poem by William Ross Wallace.
California
El Segundo
Extreme birdhouses; designed and built by DG member John Looser
This is just a spotlight on one of the many wonderful members here.Thank you for reading this article. Some have other fun features including swimming pools (bird baths) in the roof.
California
El Segundo
The Love Garden: A lasting gift for your Valentine
Start now for a lifetime of shared memories. 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.
California
El Segundo
I (heart) my garden , my garden (hearts) me
'Hall's Hardy' almond is a hybrid which may take the chill of zone 6. That's why sunny southern California is the only United States producer of almonds. Can you think of one, invited or invaded, in your garden?
California
El Segundo
Woody Perennials Bring the Fall Border to Life
They rush hither and thither gathering up beautiful specimens and bedding pants. They had observed their gardens for years, and they knew which plants would endure the heat and live to put on a show in the fall.
California
El Segundo
Fun feature: Spotlight on BirdFiles
Bird watching and bird feeding are growing in popularity every day and gardeners find these activities a natural extension of their other outdoor enjoyments. Experienced and helpful members from around the world will be more than happy to help you identify...
California
El Segundo
Limbaugh\'s Legacy: My Favorite Heirloom Tomato, \
Although he himself didn't eat tomatoes, Fred loved growing them to share with others.When his knees started getting creaky, Fred recruited help. Still, ‘Potato Top' seems to get great reviews from people across the country, and its popularity is growing...
California
El Segundo
Dave\'s Garden\'s heroes: Extreme reverse makeover saves the day
Also, please note: The before and after pictures are not necessarily the same areas.It simply continues. The shrubs were trimmed down so far, they looked sooo pathetic and cookie cutter."Here are before and after pictures.
California
El Segundo
Meet Dave\'s Gardeners in Your Area: Throw a Plant Party!
Even if you're able to attend one or more of the larger DG roundups, you need something like this to tide you over in between!Keep it simple, and you'll keep it fun. You can spend the day behind the grill or micro-managing in the kitchen, or you can keep...
California
El Segundo
Dutchman\'s Breeches, A Comedy of Errors
Dutchman's Breeches is such a pretty wildflower. They looked to me a lot like rice, about that size and a very light color. "They're Dutchman's breeches and they don't bloom more'n a day.
California
El Segundo
Add a Little Leprechaun Magic to Your Houseplants: Celebrate St. Patrick\'s Day with a GREEN blooming African Violet
For many of these, however, the green is only an occasional hint of color accenting the edge of the petals. Check the calendar! It?s St. Patrick?s Day, and the Leprechauns have been up to mischief.
California
El Segundo
Our Predictions for 2015\'s Top Food and Farming Trends
People can't believe how many different varieties there are.” Grace Hensley Horticultural Entrepreneur and Blogger at eTilth “Now that the economy is improving, we will move beyond the ‘Grow Your Own' and ‘Local/Slow Food' movements to nourish...
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Santolina
Once established, very little supplemental water is needed, and plants may even rot if kept too damp. Then is the time to replace them with fresh young plants for several more years of enjoyment.Use seeds or cuttings to start new plants.
California
El Segundo
The U. S. National Arboretum - Gardens for all, 85 years young
I've started you off with several links below. Asian Collection plantings began in the late 1940s. Special plant collections range from the small scale perfection of bonsai to the big as life splendor of mature trees.
California
El Segundo
Planting Seven Million Bulbs: A Gardener\'s Perspective on Holland\'s Keukenhof
I strive to add at least a thousand bulbs each year, but numbers like that make mMost of us garden on a far less grand scale, but we can still learn from the gardeWhether we're planting a small container or a backyard bonanza of blooms, a little planning...
California
El Segundo
An introduction to Aloe Flowers, part 4 of 5: Aloes S-Z
Part 5 and last of this article series will be out some time later. There are literally hundreds more aloes in cultivation but this venue is not the right one for creating a complete cataloguing of such plants.
California
El Segundo
Cooler Soil Temperatures Could Shorten Growing Season
Corn is projected to be the crop most affected by this phenomenon, mainly because the 50-degree soil temperatures it requires to develop are only present half as far north as they were last year.
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Philadelphia
A Tale of Two Hollyhocks: The Galena Hollyhock
As dawn brings her light to a new day, you awake in a land that is completely new and unfamiliar. Your heart can find another way. As gardeners, we develop strong, spiritual connections with our little bit of earth.
California
El Segundo
5 Farm-to-School Marketing Tips
It also sponsors a number of educational activities, including taste tests, to teach kids where their food comes from. Oklahoma Farm to School, run by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, has helped connect more than 60 school districts...
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Retro Garden Ideas: Pink, Black And Turquoise Plants For A 50\'s Garden Theme
But what about gardens? These were just some of the classic fads of the 1950's. Here are just a few:mix easily with other colors and work well for a 50's theme too. Although not as prominent in the garden, your 50's inspired garden can take these quirky...
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Willoughby
Down Under, Though Not in Oz...
The last eruption occurred in April 2007 when an estimated 120 million cubic meters of lava covered a vast area, wolfing down 1.5km of road and adding an extra 30 hectares of land to Reunion.Well, after this short hike here we are, facing a hole in the...
California
El Segundo
Chrysanthemums - the Wilderness Years
The square of lawn, the standard rose tree planted in the middle, and, somewhere near the rows of sweet peas, the row of large, mop-headed chrysanths ...But it needn't be like that, the chrysanthemum could be reborn and seize the crown again, and I'm...
California
El Segundo
Highway Bill\'s Farm-truck Exemption Awaits House Approval
“Subjecting family farmers and ranchers to costly requirements is an unnecessary burden we cannot afford.” A 90-day extension to the current bill has been approved through June 30, 2012, while the House finishes revisions to the bill.
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Philadelphia
This Season\'s Tree: Cassia fistula.
It also makes good quality fuel. Bark is pale grey when the tree is young and turns dark brown with aging. The bright yellow vibrant flowers have seduced Thailand enough so that is has become the national tree.Leaves are pinnate and alternate; they shed...
California
El Segundo