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Friday, April 29, 2011

The Redneck Rosarian: People & Roses Project 2011

The Redneck Rosarian: People & Roses Project 2011: "The very first rose I remembering giving to someone was a girl I dated in high school. My mother's roses were blooming and I cut a few bloo..."

Thanks for today.: Spring Natives In My Woodland Gardens

Thanks for today.: Spring Natives In My Woodland Gardens: "Native plants are blooming at every turn in my gardens. One of my newest natives is Senecio aureaus (below), commonly known as Golden Ground..."

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Native Gardener: Topanga at Springtime

Native Gardener: Topanga at Springtime: "The sweet, delicate fragrance of Jasmine drifts through the open window from across the street .. heady, overpowering, delicious.. intox..."

Easter Activities for Kids: Fun Easter Activities for Kids

Easter Activities for Kids: Fun Easter Activities for Kids: "Dear friends, the fact that your are reading this means you are here to find activities for your kids to participate in on Easter. Just a qu..."

The Redneck Rosarian: New Roses For My Garden

The Redneck Rosarian: New Roses For My Garden: "Since the recent Birmingham Botanical Gardens Plant Sale, I have acquired several new roses. (2 from the sale) They are as follows: 1 -..."

Smart Cooking: Signs of Spring ~Chilled Fresh Pea Soup

Smart Cooking: Signs of Spring ~Chilled Fresh Pea Soup: " I strolled through the South Pasadena Farmer's Market last Thursday afternoon brainstorming ideas for a special dish to enjoy thi..."

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

bwisegardening: Day 199 - My Controversial Planting

bwisegardening: Day 199 - My Controversial Planting: "Spilanthes 'Peek-a-Boo' with Peach Verbena Phormium Rainbow Chief New England Flax Subtlety has never been my strong suit - in life and in ..."

The Redneck Rosarian: About Me

The Redneck Rosarian: About Me: "Chris VanCleave - aka The RedneckRosarian
The term Rosarian is used loosely, redneck, liberally. Roses are for everyone! If I can do..."

Saturday, April 16, 2011

p o t a g e r: Soulmates

p o t a g e r: Soulmates: "I sometimes (okay, often) accuse Husband of being spacey and lacking in certain sensitivities. He, in turn, would say that I am..."

Thanks for today.: "Just Be" Gardens for Garden Bloggers Bloom Day & ...

Thanks for today.: "Just Be" Gardens for Garden Bloggers Bloom Day & ...: "I finally decided to name my back gardens. I have dreamed of woodland gardens with paths meandering through perennials and wildflowers...."

Dirt Gently's Horticultural Adventures: More purple peacock broccoli

Dirt Gently's Horticultural Adventures: More purple peacock broccoli: "Such a cool little seedling! I got the seeds as part of Tree & Twig Heirloom Vegetable Farm's seed giveaway in November. Cotyled..."

World of Irises: Photo Time is Coming!

World of Irises: Photo Time is Coming!: "Spring is here, the iris fans are rising fast and blooms will be here before you know it. Time to get your camera ready for the 2011 AIS Ph..."

Friday, April 15, 2011

Thanks for today.: For all the Drinking, Fungus-ridden, Nude Idiot's ...

#CONTEST Closes at Midnight tonight | Thanks for today.: For all the Drinking, Fungus-ridden, Nude Idiot's ...: "This will be my final post about garden products being offered in my Gardeners' Sustainable Living Project/Giveaway, as the project end tomo..."

p o t a g e r: They Grow Up So Quickly, Don't They?

p o t a g e r: They Grow Up So Quickly, Don't They?: "It seems like just yesterday. They were just a twinkle in our eye, and now they are all grown up and about to leave us. We never imag..."

Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Rainforest Garden: How to Plant a Terrarium

The Rainforest Garden: How to Plant a Terrarium: "Wardian cases, or terrariums, were popular in the Victorian era since they allowed exotic plants from abroad to be displayed in temperate ..."

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

p o t a g e r: Now That You've Planted That Easter Grass...

p o t a g e r: Now That You've Planted That Easter Grass...: "It's time to start thinking about what goes in it. Last year, I went kinda crazy and did a number of baskets for a workshop I wa..."

Thanks for today.: Spring Ephemerals in the Woodland Gardens

Thanks for today.: Spring Ephemerals in the Woodland Gardens: "The gardens are alive with spring plants popping up everywhere, splashes of color in every hue jump out at every turn. The Mertensia, ..."

Monday, April 11, 2011

Thanks for today.: Gloves and Tools: Every Gardener Needs Them!

Thanks for today.: Gloves and Tools: Every Gardener Needs Them!: "Where would a gardener be without gloves and tools? There are, of course, hundreds of brands and varieties on the market to choose from, but..."

Sunday, April 10, 2011

The Redneck Rosarian: Miniature Roses & The "MooPoo" Experiment

The Redneck Rosarian: Miniature Roses & The "MooPoo" Experiment: "'Tiddlywinks' Miniature Rose Back in the dark days of winter, I was dreaming of the warm days of Spring and all the roses that would bloom..."

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Thanks for today.: Gardeners' Sustainable Living 2011: Win a Rain Bar...

Thanks for today.: Gardeners' Sustainable Living 2011: Win a Rain Bar...: "Earth Day is April 22, 2011. To celebrate, it's time for the 2nd Annual 'Gardeners' Sustainable Living Project'! Would you like to win a Rai..."

Thanks for today.: "Not Your Grandmother's Rain Barrel"

Thanks for today.: "Not Your Grandmother's Rain Barrel": "A rain barrel is a good thing--and you don't NEED one from Fiskars to collect rain and save water...but why wouldn't you WANT one if you cou..."

Native Gardener: March: Mountain Lilacs in the Canyon

Native Gardener: March: Mountain Lilacs in the Canyon: " &n..."

The Redneck Rosarian: Gardener's Sustainable Living Project

The Redneck Rosarian: Gardener's Sustainable Living Project: "I made a conscious decision this year to only use organic fertilizers for my roses. It is a part of an effort to try to 'go green'. Jan @Tha..."

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

p o t a g e r: The Worst Hard Time....Then and Now

p o t a g e r: The Worst Hard Time....Then and Now: "Image courtesy of NOAA George E. Marsh Album 'A Sunday in mid-April 1935 dawned quiet, windless, and bright. In the afternoon, the..."

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Check Out These Products MOO Poo Tea gets pictured at the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show 2011

Thanks for today.: What's in the Box? A Compost Mixer!

Thanks for today.: What's in the Box? A Compost Mixer!: "The Keter Dynamic Composter retails for $98 at Home Depot. See their website for more information. One of the (2) 'grand prizes' in my Gar..."

The Redneck Rosarian: Wordless Wednesday - "Golden Celebration"

The Redneck Rosarian: Wordless Wednesday - "Golden Celebration": "Golden Celebration - David Austin English Roses View other Wordless Wednesday Photos at: WordlessWednesday.com"

Monday, April 4, 2011

p o t a g e r: Look Closely...Very Closely

p o t a g e r: Look Closely...Very Closely: "A wise admonishment in any season of course, but tomorrow I'll tell you why it is especially important THIS spring."

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Jersey Gardener: Creating New Bonsai

Jersey Gardener: Creating New Bonsai: "Bonsai is a very fascinating art form, combining both design and science. When designing Bonsai the grower has to take into account that the..."