I was never supposed to get into those lotions or creams, or even Mom's perfume, and usually I didn't, but I do remember rubbing witch hazel on my skin a time or two. Everybody came running.
Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade Water requirements: Regular watering, especially in dry weather Soil requirements: Witch hazel will thrive almost anywhere – even in heavy, clay soils – and it can tolerate neutral to acidic soils.
Figuratively speaking, our gardens and all we put into them are synonymous with love. This to me is always very moving. This project is sure to be a lot of fun! I could write pages and pages describing all the wonderful articles here at Dave's.
I think every person received 2 or 3 door prizes. They both worked very hard to help make the first RU happen. Dave?s Garden has grown, and grown, and grown? Oh, sure… we swapped plants by mail but that was about all the personal interaction there was.
When I joined Dave's Garden, I expected to find forums where I could ask questions and share information, where I could "talk plants" with others whose eyes wouldn't glaze over after thirty seconds of my raving about my latest butterfly sighting or violet...
The beauty of these types of plants is that they are made for sharing. I plan to make mounds of zucchini bread and give them as gifts. This charming Santa ornament was made from dried okra.Use the dried plant matter in your yard to create whimsical fairies...
Some of theover the years are due to mass production leading to poor quality nursery stock. And they share a similar habit, tending to stay narrow and upright. In maturity the leaves become wider and bigger.
Themeeting planners above are already making preparations for next year's roundup, which will beheld at the lakeside home of twinlakeschef near Ft. Dodge on Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16.e sure to check out our photo album below as well as the list...
DCs were too expensive. But some space will be left for me to dig around and create a new little Eden and that there is bound to be an interruption for a while in my activities. Mostly they were the flowering plants like barlerias, tabernaemontanas, oleander,...
There are dozens of them. And somehow, on this site…ideas tend to grow. Computer instructions were passed between Texas and the Pacific Islands. Or maybe a friend told you about it.
Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...
I promised her that day that I'd make sure we "kept up". Some Mothers just know priorities, ya know?Everyone has or has had their difficulties with their Moms. There's a lovely poem by William Ross Wallace.
Cross the left side to the front of the carrier cords and under the right side, and the right side behind and through the loop. Let the two outside cords from each side lay loose for the moment.
Clickfor the second. It is nice to look out the window everyday and to watch them come and go.The most rewarding part about building these is it keeps my mind busy from daily pain and it gives me a reason to keep fighting.John builds two different styles...
One website I came across specified that it will not ship in chilly months of year. Leaves are a medium green (possibly with white stripe) and roots are white or orange. Fertilizers labeled for hydroponic growing would be most suitable.The most common,...
Then I put it in its place in the garage-high on a shelf and out of the way until next Christmas. Before I had my own grapevine, though, I found all I needed on vacant lots in my neighborhood or growing up trees or on fences in the country.
Here, we will take a look at a different kind of gift, one that will last far longer than a box of chocolates or bouquet of cut flowers. With so many choices, there should never be a year pass that one can not add a Love Plant to their Love Garden.To...
My answer is always the same: “I'm so c-c-c-cold!” I try to not talk about the weather, I try to not think of it, too. They were hot after about 2 minutes.I decided to use my internet skills and learn what I could about buckwheat, so I sat down at...
I can't believe the quality I get from this little device, especially in coping with low light situations. Then I examined them as I sat in a parking lot, waiting for one of the aforementioned teenagers.
Philodendron ; How many? Enjoy!, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida Fruit Crops Fact Sheet FC-57. Can you think of one, invited or invaded, in your garden?
Next fall, you can sit back and bask in the glory of it all.Thanks to Flicker for her image of Salvia madrensis. Are bursting at the seams with new plants and possibilities for their gardens.
No matter where you are located, you'll be welcome. The Spotlight this month is on our Dave's Garden resources that are all about our feathered friends. We garden for birds and wildlife, choosing plants that will provide food and shelter.
Imagine the delight on the face of a child! Any amateur birder or nature lover on your list would be pleased to open this gift.For more information on hummingbirds, please visit the
Small terra cotta pots in bulk can cost upwards of $2 a piece, which would push my budget over the limit. It is a much more immediate process than traditional kiln firing. On the inside I photo copied different quotes that my husband and I liked.
Target is offering Smith and Hawken brand kits, which include a ceramic pot, for a mere ten dollars. Give it to the gardener labeled as an "elephant ear", a name he will probably know.
For this recipe, you don't have to use seeds at all, but they sure enhance the texture and flavor.iscotti is a treat your family will love and is very rewarding to make. Fennel or anise provides the distinctive flavor in Italian sausages and in other...
What are our loved ones trying to tell us? Several have the attached saucer tray. It turns what we have into enough, and more. If you've been gardening a few years, you probably have plenty and you got another one this year.
