June 2009

did you know?

For every human being on earth, there are about 200 million insects.
The harmonica is the world’s most popular instrument.
By the time they are 65 years old, most Americans have watched more than nine years worth of television.
The puck in ice hockey can travel at up to 118 mph (190 km/h).
If you stretched all the nerves [...]

what can you treat white pine planks with so i can use them in a raised garden bed?

I have these white pine planks that are the perfect size (9"x10′x1") for my raised garden bed. I am hoping that there is something I can treat them with so they would last at least a couple of years and not attract wood loving bugs (termites or borers) I plan to use this for my [...]

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Garden Mums — How do you care for them?

Having raised and sold mums it’s similar to tomatoes….pinch me, fertilize me, water me ( simplified )
Most mums if not darn near all that are being raised by growers come from Bristol, Connecticut. That though is no longer true and the original plants are being forgotten. (see link below)
********One thing to remember originally mums [...]

Viette’s Gardening Tip – Fish in the Garden Pond

Viette’s Gardening Tip – Fish in the Garden Pond Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:12:00 EDT

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Passifloras

Passifloras

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Plumerias

Plumerias (or Frangipanis as they’re sometimes called) are wonderful tropical plants, often grown indoors in temperate climates. Their fragrance ranges from sweet to citrusy, and their blooms are beautiful to behold.
Looking for a source of plants? Try the Watchdog’s list of
Plumeria vendors.

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Royal Gardens Wall Lantern in Bronze Patina OL6804BZP Size: Large

The Royal Gardens collection is traditional in style and simple in design. Inspired by classic European street lanterns, these are finished in a rich Bronze Patina. Features: -Wall Lantern. -Bronze patina. -Clear seeded glass. -Royal gardens collection. -Various size options available. Specifications of small: -Accommodates: 2 – E 60 watt bulbs . -Install type: Hardwire. [...]

Organic Vegetable Gardening Tips : Intro to Home Gardens: Organic Vegetable Gardening Tips & Ideas

Learn about how to design & build a home or backyard vegetable garden in this free organic gardening video. Get beginner gardening tips & ideas.
Expert: Jose Zuniga
Bio: Jose Zuniga learned all the basics of landscaping from his Grandpa, including planting flowers according to season, and how to grow different types of vegetables.
Filmmaker: Grady [...]