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From Container Rose To Roses In The Backyard

February 16, 2021

Because the outdated proverb says, “Take time to odor the roses.” I at all times inform folks it’s the little issues in life that rely most. For me, many of those little issues could be discovered within the backyard. Watching the wind carry a leaf by means of the air, swaying backwards and forwards like an imposing dance till it gently falls to the comfortable earth under. Catching a glimpse of hard-working pollinators buzzing or flitting about from one flower to the subsequent. Perhaps it’s nothing greater than a easy five-toed impression within the soil, the backyard’s response to an unstated nighttime customer. And, after all, smelling the roses, some having scents so beautiful you’re immediately swept away to distant lands, although your toes are firmly planted the place you stand. And who couldn’t love a rose? They’re among the most stunning flowering vegetation you’ll be able to … Read More

Garden Hose For Watering – Tips For Watering Plants With A Hose

Garden Tips

Janice

February 15, 2021

Coastal California has a Mediterranean climate — mild and wet in winter, hot and dry in summer — and it pays for a gardener to work with what nature offers. Planting native plants and flowers cuts back dramatically on the amount of water your garden requires. That doesn’t mean irrigation isn’t required, however. I tend to offer a bit more water than the plants need to survive, but do my best to keep the water in balance with their needs. Garden Hose for Watering the Garden It is a really great idea to install a drip irrigation system, and I’ve written about it a number of times. But every time I try putting one into my garden, something disrupts the process. Once it got blocked, twice accidentally chopped (by me) as I dug up soil. And another time some animal chewed up the hose. So, I use the … Read More

DIY Mickey Mouse Flower Bed Planter

Interior

Janice

February 14, 2021

Pinterest Facebook Twitter Love Disney? Want to bring some DIY Disney style landscaping to your yard? We’ll show you how to build this Mickey Mouse shaped flower bed planter for your favorite annuals! Fellow Disney lovers will also love our collection of Disney ornaments, matching family shirts for your Disney trip, and check out our all about Disney Instagram channel, too. Watch the video above to see how you can build your own DIY Disney flower bed (shaped like Mickey Mouse) in a weekend! Get the printable project plans here This post contains affiliate links. Learn more and read our full disclosure policy here. DIY Mickey Mouse Shaped Flower Bed Planter We are big fans of Disney. And my parents are, too — they really raised me right! To bring a little bit of our happiest place on earth home with us, we built this … Read More

Growing Sunflowers From Seed Year After Year

Garden Tips

Janice

February 14, 2021

When you think about it, seeds are pretty amazing. Inside a tiny shell, seeds hold the essence of life. Suspended until conditions are right for germination, seeds can renew a species ravaged by fire or flood. Each winter, when I start my vegetable plants, I’m always astonished that a mere tablespoon of seeds will grow into a mass of vegetation which fills my garden and produces bushels of veggies. And one of the most amazing seeds I’ve grown is the sunflower. Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. From tiny celery seeds to the large pits and nuts of avocados and walnuts, it seems like the larger the seed, the taller the plant. Yet, in comparison with other species, sunflower seeds are quite small for a plant that can grow quite large. Sunflowers from Seed So how tall can sunflowers grow? According to Guinness World records, the tallest sunflower … Read More

Patriots In opposition to Trump. He is An Economic Catastrophe!

Bathroom

Janice

February 13, 2021

Gardening Gardening is a helpful and relaxing pastime. You do not need a big backyard or a green thumb to profit from gardening. If you have little or no house or expertise, you can begin out with just some houseplants, or you could even try gardening in containers. Gardeners who wish to develop their own meals will find every thing they should be successful by using our complete Meals Gardening Information You will learn how to grow all the popular vegetables, herbs and fruits. Join us in The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Marketplace for a culinary exploration that celebrates New England fishermen and the fresh seafood they pull every day from cold Massachusetts waters. This arms-on sushi workshop is hosted in partnership with Crimson’s Best and might be paired with wine tastings from the Massachusetts Wine Shop. If you occur to’re in quest of a ingenious on-line business thought,... Read More

Yellow Roses To Thwart The Deer

Garden Tips

Janice

February 13, 2021

I don’t currently grow roses. I live in deer country, and I don’t have a tall fence because I love watching the deer wander through my yard (and of course, trimming my lawn on their way through). I’ve learned, via trial and error, that our deer don’t eat zinnias, daisies, rudbeckia, and echinacea. Oddly, they leave hollyhocks alone, at least until they go to seed. Yuccas are beautiful (and deer-proof). We’re gradually transitioning our lawn from regular turf to blue grama and buffalo grass, since deer don’t eat prairie grass. They can, however, nibble on any native forbs that pop up amidst the grass. So, as long as we have deer, roses are out of the question. I admit it makes me a little sad, because I love roses and they do well in this high desert climate. My mother had beautiful roses, and I feel a little teary whenever... Read More

Troubles Regional Gardening In The Eastern Pacific Northwest

Garden Tips

Janice

February 12, 2021

About two years ago, my partner and I decided that while we loved Western Washington, specifically our home in Seattle, the commute times, sheer volume of people, and increasing costs meant it was time to relocate. Since much of my family was there, it seemed like a no-brainer to move back to my hometown of Spokane, Washington on the eastern side of the state. But Pacific Northwest gardening isn’t the same across the board and I was in for a big surprise. Gardening in My Zone Now I hadn’t lived in Spokane for 32 years – thirty-two years of getting my garden groove on in a temperate climate. Thirty-two years of never having to pull bulbs before winter, of infrequent watering, and of absolutely adoring the vast selection of plants that can easily be grown in such a mild climate. Also, thirty-two years of living in a big city … Read More

How To Use Edible Rose Petals

Garden Tips

Janice

February 11, 2021

When it comes to roses, many gardeners either love them or hate them. Prone to disease and covered with sharp, spiky thorns, I can definitely understand why some flower growers avoid this plant at all costs. Still, the plants produce a profusion of brightly colored and highly scented blooms. Roses in the Garden Growing as a shrub or delicately climbing over arched trellises, established rose bushes are a sure thing of beauty. In my personal opinion, every garden should have at least one rose. While most rose bushes are grown for their ornamental value, many lose sight of the fact that roses are actually quite multifunctional. In my urban backyard, I have a very small planting of roses. Like so many others, I had initially purchased the plants as ornamentals. As a cut flower grower, I knew that the long stemmed roses would look beautiful in a vase. … Read More

Fitted Kitchens

Kitchen Design

Janice

February 10, 2021

Furnishing Giant or small, sunny or shady – there are many initiatives you can do in your garden to attract wildlife. In Monroe, Georgia, two Black Men (one a Veteran who didn’t show correct obeisance and the other accused of flirting with a white girl) and their wives were surrounded by a lynch mob of over thirty who tied the victims to timber after which fired shut-range into their faces. One of many men was also castrated. One of the women had her spine severed by pressure of the sixty bullets that entered her body. The opposite girl was seven months pregnant. Outrageously, newly launched files in 2007 reveal that the FBI investigated suspicions that the three-term governor of Georgia, Eugene Talmadge, sanctioned the murders to sway rural white voters during a troublesome election marketing campaign. Nobody was ever arrested. Folks use their kitchen in numerous methods depending on the... Read More