- The cerise spikes of Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’ might not appear behind you if you say its name three times in the mirror, but it is guilty of always looking fabulous and stealing the show! With its vibrant, intensely coloured spikes of red-pink flowers, this variety of knotweed brings a sense of occasion to any garden. It’s a medium-sized clump-forming perennial that flourishes in both sun and shade, so long as its roots are kept... Read more »
- The berrylicious Symphoricarpos SymphonyWith its mass of flowers in late summer, and a profusion of berries throughout winter, Symphoricarpos Symphony makes a beautiful addition to an autumn and winter garden! How to grow Symphoricarpos SymphonyFlowering time: August to SeptemberLocation: Shrub borders, wildlife garden, winter garden, dry woodland gardenSoil: Well-draining soilLight: Full sun to partial shadeWater: Water while establishing and throughout dry spellsCare: Prune and fertilise in springSize: 90cm height and spread Symphony Rave... Read more »
Michael Perry – Mr Plant Geek
- The cerise spikes of Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’Persicaria ‘Bloody Mary’ might not appear behind you if you say its name three times in the mirror, but it is guilty of always looking fabulous and stealing the show! With its vibrant, intensely coloured spikes of red-pink flowers, this variety of knotweed brings a sense of occasion to any garden. It’s a medium-sized clump-forming perennial that flourishes in both sun and shade, so long as its roots are kept... Read more »
- The berrylicious Symphoricarpos SymphonyWith its mass of flowers in late summer, and a profusion of berries throughout winter, Symphoricarpos Symphony makes a beautiful addition to an autumn and winter garden! How to grow Symphoricarpos SymphonyFlowering time: August to SeptemberLocation: Shrub borders, wildlife garden, winter garden, dry woodland gardenSoil: Well-draining soilLight: Full sun to partial shadeWater: Water while establishing and throughout dry spellsCare: Prune and fertilise in springSize: 90cm height and spread Symphony Rave... Read more »
Michael Perry – Mr Plant Geek
- Be not deceived, God is not mocked.Galatians 6:7-10 Be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man shall sow, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth in his flesh, For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruptionBut he that soweth in the spirit, of the spirit shall reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore... Read more »
- Canning summer squashCanned summer squash (zucchini and/or yellow squash) This recipe makes about 3 pints.INGREDIENTS-- 6 c. of 4 to 9” (about 4 or 5) summer squash, coarsely chopped, largest one/s peeled. 4 tablespoons of cider vinegar 3 ½ cups water ¾ teaspoons non-iodized salt (I use Himalayan pink salt)DIRECTIONS -- Clean squashes first with 4 c. water & 1 c. vinegar. Cut squashes into bite-size pieces & place in large... Read more »
Improving Your Herb Know-How ~ Joanie Lapic
- Getting Ready for a New Gardening SeasonAs I sit here with my notebooks, seed packets and plant catalogs scattered all around me, I can't help but reminisce about last year's garden. It was my first year fully utilizing my unheated greenhouse. This extra space allowed me to start mostly everything from seed. It took lots of planning, scheduling and time. It was definitely worth it, and I'm so glad... Read more »
- In a Vase on Monday – Dreaming of SpringWe are only 14 days away from the first official day of spring! The outside garden still has a long way to go, so I’m continuing to care for the houseplants inside and dream about what’s to come. I was looking to bring in some sunshine, so I created this floral arrangement indoors. Calla lilies have always been one of my favorite flowers. Do I... Read more »
Angie The Freckled Rose
- Getting Ready for a New Gardening SeasonAs I sit here with my notebooks, seed packets and plant catalogs scattered all around me, I can't help but reminisce about last year's garden. It was my first year fully utilizing my unheated greenhouse. This extra space allowed me to start mostly everything from seed. It took lots of planning, scheduling and time. It was definitely worth it, and I'm so glad... Read more »
- In a Vase on Monday – Dreaming of SpringWe are only 14 days away from the first official day of spring! The outside garden still has a long way to go, so I’m continuing to care for the houseplants inside and dream about what’s to come. I was looking to bring in some sunshine, so I created this floral arrangement indoors. Calla lilies have always been one of my favorite flowers. Do I... Read more »
Angie The Freckled Rose
- Regrow 8 Kitchen Scraps into Free Houseplants!The post Regrow 8 Kitchen Scraps into Free Houseplants! appeared first on A Piece Of Rainbow. Want beautiful & FREE garden & indoor plants? Regrow kitchen scraps like mango seed, avocado pit, pineapple top, lemon seeds, ginger, lemongrass, & more! Here comes part two of our best kitchen scraps to regrow series! We will look at how to turn your kitchen scraps into beautiful houseplants and garden plants! Who doesn’t... Read more »
- Make 3D Paper Snowflakes: 3 Free Templates!The post Make 3D Paper Snowflakes: 3 Free Templates! appeared first on A Piece Of Rainbow. Make easy 3d paper snowflakes for beautiful winter & Christmas decorations. 3 free templates. Best paper crafts ideas for kids & family! Look at these big gorgeous 3d paper snowflakes! They may look fancy, but they are super easy and take no time to make! Wouldn’t they look beautiful hanging on a Christmas... Read more »
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- Early return for monarch butterfliesThe monarchs are back - making this growing season one of the earliest appearances since I started keeping track in 2017. Usually I do not find eggs on my milkweed until July. The exception is 2019, when I was able to raise and release butterflies in early July, meaning the eggs had to appear in June. Because there are many (many) ants on my milkweed, I decided to snip the stems and... Read more »
- "Bird-Friendly Gardening" takes flight in media and podcast featuresMEDIA MENTIONSHGTV: "Grow Native Plants for a Bird-Friendly Garden", by Lynn Coulter. Whether you've got a big garden, a small space or a single container, grow a bird garden with natives that attract cardinals, wrens and other beautiful birds. (April 19, 2024)Amazon Editors' Picks: "Get your hands dirty with these inspirational, and instructional, gardening books" by Seira Wilson. One of my favorite things about a garden is watching the birds, bees, and... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- Early return for monarch butterfliesThe monarchs are back - making this growing season one of the earliest appearances since I started keeping track in 2017. Usually I do not find eggs on my milkweed until July. The exception is 2019, when I was able to raise and release butterflies in early July, meaning the eggs had to appear in June. Because there are many (many) ants on my milkweed, I decided to snip the stems and... Read more »
- "Bird-Friendly Gardening" takes flight in media and podcast featuresMEDIA MENTIONSHGTV: "Grow Native Plants for a Bird-Friendly Garden", by Lynn Coulter. Whether you've got a big garden, a small space or a single container, grow a bird garden with natives that attract cardinals, wrens and other beautiful birds. (April 19, 2024)Amazon Editors' Picks: "Get your hands dirty with these inspirational, and instructional, gardening books" by Seira Wilson. One of my favorite things about a garden is watching the birds, bees, and... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- Early return for monarch butterfliesThe monarchs are back - making this growing season one of the earliest appearances since I started keeping track in 2017. Usually I do not find eggs on my milkweed until July. The exception is 2019, when I was able to raise and release butterflies in early July, meaning the eggs had to appear in June. Because there are many (many) ants on my milkweed, I decided to snip the stems and... Read more »
- "Bird-Friendly Gardening" takes flight in media and podcast featuresMEDIA MENTIONSHGTV: "Grow Native Plants for a Bird-Friendly Garden", by Lynn Coulter. Whether you've got a big garden, a small space or a single container, grow a bird garden with natives that attract cardinals, wrens and other beautiful birds. (April 19, 2024)Amazon Editors' Picks: "Get your hands dirty with these inspirational, and instructional, gardening books" by Seira Wilson. One of my favorite things about a garden is watching the birds, bees, and... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- Early return for monarch butterfliesThe monarchs are back - making this growing season one of the earliest appearances since I started keeping track in 2017. Usually I do not find eggs on my milkweed until July. The exception is 2019, when I was able to raise and release butterflies in early July, meaning the eggs had to appear in June. Because there are many (many) ants on my milkweed, I decided to snip the stems and... Read more »
- "Bird-Friendly Gardening" takes flight in media and podcast featuresMEDIA MENTIONSHGTV: "Grow Native Plants for a Bird-Friendly Garden", by Lynn Coulter. Whether you've got a big garden, a small space or a single container, grow a bird garden with natives that attract cardinals, wrens and other beautiful birds. (April 19, 2024)Amazon Editors' Picks: "Get your hands dirty with these inspirational, and instructional, gardening books" by Seira Wilson. One of my favorite things about a garden is watching the birds, bees, and... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- Early return for monarch butterfliesThe monarchs are back - making this growing season one of the earliest appearances since I started keeping track in 2017. Usually I do not find eggs on my milkweed until July. The exception is 2019, when I was able to raise and release butterflies in early July, meaning the eggs had to appear in June. Because there are many (many) ants on my milkweed, I decided to snip the stems and... Read more »
- "Bird-Friendly Gardening" takes flight in media and podcast featuresMEDIA MENTIONSHGTV: "Grow Native Plants for a Bird-Friendly Garden", by Lynn Coulter. Whether you've got a big garden, a small space or a single container, grow a bird garden with natives that attract cardinals, wrens and other beautiful birds. (April 19, 2024)Amazon Editors' Picks: "Get your hands dirty with these inspirational, and instructional, gardening books" by Seira Wilson. One of my favorite things about a garden is watching the birds, bees, and... Read more »
Frau Zinnie
- GPOD on the Road: Cherry in Nancy Heckler’s Garden, Part 1Cherry Ong shares scenes from the private garden of a renowned plant collector... Read more »
- Steve Says Goodbye to Summer in AtlantaA gardener captures the bold foliage, flowers, and berries that signal the end of summer and start of fall... Read more »
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- The Gleeful Gardener’s Guide for How to Grow Pumpkins from SeedsHave you got a hankering for deliciously plump pumpkins? These orange balls of joy are a main staple come the autumn. They look perfect in any kitchen table arrangement, or smiling brightly as a Halloween jack-o-lantern. But these treats are for more than decoration. You can bake them in a pie, cook them in a... Read More The post The Gleeful Gardener’s Guide for How to Grow Pumpkins from Seeds... Read more »
- Why Are Plants Green?Green is the color that represents life; therefore, it stands for hope. Green plants offer hope of ongoing survival by offering foods, fuels, medicines, and seed for future generations. As we ponder the question, why are plants green, we put ourselves in the position to learn about nature and our environment. Questioning opens the mind... Read More The post Why Are Plants Green? appeared first on Garden Ambition.... Read more »
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