I’ve decided to plan my garden for the best case scenario—the scenario in which my favorite local garden store is able to supply me with things like onion starts, leek starts, and various other seedlings that I usually buy each spring. My seed starting setup is rather small, but I’m...
The act of growing plants is what sparks the interests of the students – but understanding the supply chain and market behavior is just as important. We did get great tour – along with a lot of fodder for class discussions. Hopefully things will warm up; garden centers across the regions...
But, we have had a good season and the garden has given me enough roses to fill a very special request for a graduation event and enough to participate in the Rosefest rose show last week. The most wonderful days are when I get to fill my wagon with blooms to make bokays for friends...
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Place the container in or near a windowwhere the plants can get sun and check on it every day. As soon as you see little green sprouts, take the top off the mini-greenhouseand watch carefully to make sure they don’t dry out. Check the soil every day by sticking your finger in it...
Proper ventilation is crucial in a growing area to prevent problems such as mold and mildew, and to ensure a supply of fresh air for the plants. An exhaust fan can help in maintaining proper air circulation. Temperature and humidity control are also critical, especially for tropical plants whic...
Now, a week after that initial planting, everything looks happy. Things are budded up or already blooming. Filling in and filling out. Nothing’s quite as happy or gratifying for me as a garden with happy, healthy flowers. It’s worth every bit of the time and effort as now I walk ...
As mute as they may be, they are visible enough for the heron that visits the pond at dawn. The water is too deep for him to stand in it, but he stays on the side and keeps a close eye on the fish, hoping one will come near enough to be turned into his breakfast. ...
Thanks to Sylvia Hacker for her never-ending supply of photos for any occasion. Underneath a blanket of snow I am writing this post on Thanksgiving Day, and I can hear football in another part of the house while I sit here with cat in lap. Here in Georgia, we are still officially in...
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