I came across this super cute and easy craft and thought I would share it! I have it on my Pinterest gardening board! Come join me there, if you wish!
"I love the ambience that outdoor candles can bring to a deck or patio. One of my favorite summer pastimes is to spend an evening relaxing on my back porch with the hubby, a bottle of wine, and the soft glow of an outside candle. Awww…. the carefree days of summer await me. This nature-inspired vase will go perfect in any intimate outdo
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Now's the Time for Cover Crops
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"A: Molly, here's the story: Right now is not a very good time to plant any vegetables. However, it is a great time to plant what are called cover crops, which add nitrogen to the soil and have other beneficial effects as well.
I talked to Renee Shepherd, founder and owner of Renee's Garden Seeds in Felton, who is the authority on all things to do with vegetable gardening, and her feel
"A: Molly, here's the story: Right now is not a very good time to plant any vegetables. However, it is a great time to plant what are called cover crops, which add nitrogen to the soil and have other beneficial effects as well.
I talked to Renee Shepherd, founder and owner of Renee's Garden Seeds in Felton, who is the authority on all things to do with vegetable gardening, and her feel
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Does Your Home or Garden Need a Vessel Sink?
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If you are trying to design your bathroom or kitchen, you may want to consider a vessel sink. They are a new trend that I didn't take to at first, but they really have grown on me, and make for a very sleek design. When I eventually move into my own home again, it will probably be a slight fixer upper, I mean that's where the fun is to be had, IMO. I love re-decorating and improving, as long a
If you are trying to design your bathroom or kitchen, you may want to consider a vessel sink. They are a new trend that I didn't take to at first, but they really have grown on me, and make for a very sleek design. When I eventually move into my own home again, it will probably be a slight fixer upper, I mean that's where the fun is to be had, IMO. I love re-decorating and improving, as long a
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Corkboard Garden Craft Idea
I came across this unique and cute corkboard craft when perusing Pinterest, and thought I'd share.
Cute or what? Definitely on my to-do list!
Cute or what? Definitely on my to-do list!
Monday, September 5, 2011
5 Unique Ideas When Sending Flowers
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When most people think of ordering flowers online, they usually think of roses. There are so many more ways to be creative--whether it is to express love, friendship, sympathy, congratulations, etc. I like to be nontraditional, so that my thoughtfulness stands out, making it an even more worthwhile purchase. I mean why spend the money just to be a plain Jane (or Joe!). That is how I look
When most people think of ordering flowers online, they usually think of roses. There are so many more ways to be creative--whether it is to express love, friendship, sympathy, congratulations, etc. I like to be nontraditional, so that my thoughtfulness stands out, making it an even more worthwhile purchase. I mean why spend the money just to be a plain Jane (or Joe!). That is how I look
Friday, August 26, 2011
Inmates Help Feed the Poor by Growing Vegetables!
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I found this news article to be very enlightening. It seems a new program at the Montville, NJ Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Facility focuses on growing vegetables to feed the poor by sending them to soup kitchens and food pantries. There are three large vegetable gardens tended by 10 inmates to feed the prison and the homeless. They are planting vegetables such as cabbage, carrots and
I found this news article to be very enlightening. It seems a new program at the Montville, NJ Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Facility focuses on growing vegetables to feed the poor by sending them to soup kitchens and food pantries. There are three large vegetable gardens tended by 10 inmates to feed the prison and the homeless. They are planting vegetables such as cabbage, carrots and
Friday, August 12, 2011
Are Plants Poisonous to Cats?
Are the plants in your home vegetable garden or flower terrace are dangerous for an outdoor cat? And if so, what are the toxic plants that can cause illness in an otherwise healthy cat?
Cats love to walk in the garden: they scratch the earth, they rake their claws on tree trunks; but, mostly they have the annoying habit of eating the young leaves of your precious plants, mainly in the spring. When the leaves are not to their liking, they spit. But sometimes you may end up with a vomiting
Cats love to walk in the garden: they scratch the earth, they rake their claws on tree trunks; but, mostly they have the annoying habit of eating the young leaves of your precious plants, mainly in the spring. When the leaves are not to their liking, they spit. But sometimes you may end up with a vomiting
5 Steps to Success with Your Kitchen Composter
Composting transforms yard waste and kitchen scraps into a valuable product for vegetable garden fertilizer. Here are 5 basic rules for a successful organic compost:
1. Place the kitchen composter in a light shade and sheltered from the wind; protect the compostumbler from rain.
2. Mix the green material nitrogen (1) and brown carbonaceous materials (2) or place them in successive thin layers (like a lasagna). Stir two parts brown materials for each unit of green materials.
3. Stir the orga
1. Place the kitchen composter in a light shade and sheltered from the wind; protect the compostumbler from rain.
2. Mix the green material nitrogen (1) and brown carbonaceous materials (2) or place them in successive thin layers (like a lasagna). Stir two parts brown materials for each unit of green materials.
3. Stir the orga
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Container Gardening with Window Boxes
Another form of container gardening with vegetable plants for those who live in areas with limited yard space, or those who just love the look, is window boxes. Another bonus is the ease of reaching these cute little flower boxes from inside of your window. You do not want to over-water your windowbox-vegetable garden. Root vegetables, especially, do not require much tending, making them easy for busy or novice vegetable gardeners.
Windowbox herb gardens are also another popular gardening tre
Windowbox herb gardens are also another popular gardening tre
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Must Have Gardening Tools
As in various types of work, the right gardening device will make your task of growing vegetables simpler, and this truth remains correct to your backyard too. There are so many equipment choices, standard and modern, that are an integral part of the gardener's toolbox. Even so, some equipment is definitely more beneficial than the various others and the back garden just can't be accomplished without having these integral vegetable gardening tools.
Shovels
These kind of horticulture tools
Shovels
These kind of horticulture tools
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
What is a Rain Chain?
Today I discovered rain chains, which are an interesting and more appealing alternative to regular plastic or aluminum gutters or spouts. A rain chain is a "downsprout" alternative that is very common in Japan. These nifty chains come in all sorts of shapes and sizes to accentuate your home vegetable garden.
The "leaders" are the actual shapes that the water flows through. There could be a shape of a bucket, fish, flower, cup--you name it. You can be very creative when it comes to choosing yo
The "leaders" are the actual shapes that the water flows through. There could be a shape of a bucket, fish, flower, cup--you name it. You can be very creative when it comes to choosing yo
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Keeping Your Garden Green
As more people become environmentally aware eco gardening has become ever more popular. There are several key factors to keeping your garden green in the eco sense as well as the foliage sense. The first and probably easiest of these is to recycle or conserve water. A couple of well placed water butts can collect water, which can help to not send flowers a-wilting in dry spells. It is sensible to place them under gutter run offs to make the most of the rainfall. If you are very careful about det
Monday, April 11, 2011
Oh What a Beautiful Garden!
Your garden is a haven. Whether you've an acre plot or just a window box you will always find a little peace and quiet when you're gardening. You might find that you're used to buying all your bouquets, flower arrangements and corsages from florists but it is possible to create some beautiful floral presentations yourself using what can be grown in your garden. You won't always be able to create some of the more outlandish designs offered and may have to resort to flowers by post but you can hav
Monday, March 21, 2011
Controlling Weeds in Your Garden
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Whether you are a vegetable gardener, or a landscape gardener, one thing that all types of
gardeners have in common, are weeds. But let's get one thing clear, a weed is still technically a
growing, thriving plant, an unwanted plant perhaps, but still a plant. Some gardeners may consider
some types of perennials to be weeds if they are growing unwanted amongst their vegetables. If
you con
Whether you are a vegetable gardener, or a landscape gardener, one thing that all types of
gardeners have in common, are weeds. But let's get one thing clear, a weed is still technically a
growing, thriving plant, an unwanted plant perhaps, but still a plant. Some gardeners may consider
some types of perennials to be weeds if they are growing unwanted amongst their vegetables. If
you con
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Garden fencing- Why it’s so important for vegetable gardening
Any experienced grower will see that the growing vegetables is an art. That also applies to garden infrastructure, like fencing. Fencing provides a structured layout and vegetable garden and also provides a range of other features which make life easier for growers.
Fencing, basics
The fundamental role of fencing is protective. Garden fencing provides shelter for the growing and fruiting processes. Vegetables like tomatoes can suffer badly from exposure to the elements, and even tough almo
Fencing, basics
The fundamental role of fencing is protective. Garden fencing provides shelter for the growing and fruiting processes. Vegetables like tomatoes can suffer badly from exposure to the elements, and even tough almo
Friday, January 7, 2011
Blueberry Plant 101
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The blueberry (Vaccinium L.) plant can be found and grown throughout most North American regions. Many blueberry plants do not yield harvestable fruit for the first three years or so. According to the University of Rhode Island Landscape Horticulture Program, blueberries help lower blood cholesterol levels, prevent urinary tract infections and may even inhibit cancer.
Blueberries thrive in an environment that has temperatures no lower than 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Yo
The blueberry (Vaccinium L.) plant can be found and grown throughout most North American regions. Many blueberry plants do not yield harvestable fruit for the first three years or so. According to the University of Rhode Island Landscape Horticulture Program, blueberries help lower blood cholesterol levels, prevent urinary tract infections and may even inhibit cancer.
Blueberries thrive in an environment that has temperatures no lower than 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Yo
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