When you are thinking about saving your own garden seeds, don’t forget that many plants reproduce asexually. In this case you won’t get any seeds, and there is no risk of cross pollination or inbreeding depression. . . .
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on Nov 5, 2007, 1:00PM
Posted by Patrick Reblogged by Old Roses to propagation on 2007-11-07, 00:47:42
They are still in the early starting phase, but plan to write posts addressing some of their customers questions and provide growing tips for flowers and vegetables.
They are still looking for ideas for blogging topics, and I’m sure they would appreciate any comments or suggestions.
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on Nov 5, 2007, 9:40AM
Posted by Patrick Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2007-11-07, 00:47:21
It was very hard not to get depressed this summer every time I looked outside. By the time I was able to get back outside after my surgery the drought was in full swing. My rain barrels helped some but when there is no rain coming for weeks on end empty barrels don’t [...]
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on Nov 5, 2007, 9:15AM
Posted by kerry Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2007-11-07, 00:47:03
In my last post I featured Lo & Behold 'Blue Chip', a new dwarf buddleia developed by Dr. Dennis Werner. I should have noted that Dr. Werner is the Director of the JC Raulston Arboretum, which is run by NC State University.
If you love plants and if you have plans to visit Raleigh, North Carolina, then a visit to the JCRA is essential. It is one of my favoite places to visit because I always come across many new plants that I never seen before. . . .
This is a combo of Sparkler (varigated foliage) and Baby Swan (small version of White Swan) .. the seem to like each other's company and do very well. . .
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on Nov 5, 2007, 4:30PM
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The compact version of Russian Sage. No matter how much I kept clipping it back .. no matter how dry and hot it got .. it flowered it's little heart. . .
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on Nov 5, 2007, 4:29PM
Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to plants on 2007-11-07, 00:45:23
Turning back the clocks has caused us to take note of turning toward the dark side of our seasons on this hemisphere. When I was @ Curves this evening the ladies were all talking about how dark it was already, and hoping it was just the effect of the storm clouds gathering.
But no, we are in the season where now the days end all too fast and darkness sits quickly before we have a chance to get used to its company. Still there are things to like about November, even if they are fewer in number than other times and seasons. . . .
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Posted by Ilona Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2007-11-07, 00:44:17
I don’t know where they are in this picture (definitely not their own house!), but this is my grandfather (Joe) and my grandmother (Fern) in 1938. This would have been either right before or right after they were married. Pretty cool that despite an incredibly difficult time period in our history, they found each other!
After my 90% Reduction post, there were a lot of questions and comments about our low usage numbers. We are far from being at the ideal 90% reduction, but I figured it might help others on this path to list what we’ve done thus far.
So, instead of taking pictures for the Creature of the Week, I spent the morning compiling a list of what all we’ve done to reduce our impact. The list will grow and change, and I’ll try to keep it updated on this separate page.
I welcome your thoughts and suggestions!
And now, I’m off to write about one of my favorite creatures....
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on Nov 5, 2007, 4:46PM
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In our subtropical climate, most flowers grow better in the fall than during our oppressively hot summer months. An example? Petunias! I have several growing at the corners of the winter garden, blooming abundantly next to the broccoli and shallots. Here’s a quick little lesson in capturing this distant relative of the tomato, potato and [...]
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on Dec 31, 1969, 6:59PM
Posted by valwebb Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, whimsy on 2007-11-07, 00:43:41
Last Fall we built a 3x8 coldframe & ate salad all winter from it. This Fall we built a 12x16 hoop house! We found one of these used: www.hoophouse.com -- Covering is 2 layers 6ml plastic, we put some sheet insulation on the north side interior walls) & put the coldframe inside it (lettuces, mustards,mache, claytonia, etc inside the coldframe, it's not covered yet--too warm!). . . .
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on Nov 5, 2007, 12:51PM
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I belong to a bargain hunting board on the internet and the ladies love to post pictures of their stashes that they got for next to nothing. Well, this is along the same lines - but this is my gardening stash. But it wasn't free - it cost me a lot of labor and love - but I know that every bite of it is 100% pure and natural and exactly where it came from. Is it enough to keep me from having to buy fruits and veggies all winter long? No - but it all helps.
Here are 11 dozen jars of jelly and jam. They are not full dozens as we have taken some out to enjoy and share with friends - but they were all full. And we won't eat all of this - much of this will make it's way into gift baskets this holiday season. . . .
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Posted by Kathi Reblogged by Old Roses to harvest on 2007-11-07, 00:41:57
An Asian friend of mine, knowing my love of green tea and all the different varieties I've tried in search of the best one, gave me the most delicious one I've ever tasted and I went on their website to check out their entire line of fascinating teas. Well, you could've blown me over with a feather when I read that tea came from the evergreen Camellia Senensis ( Chinese Camellia ) and was discovered accidentally by the Chinese . Seems one of the aristocrats was boiling water near a Camellia and some of the leaves fell in the cup. They not only tasted good but had a great fragrance as well. Another great invention from the very wise Chinese. . . .
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Posted by Carolyn gail Reblogged by Old Roses to camellia on 2007-11-07, 00:40:21
It is the end of a season after tomorrow night. We should get our first frost and all the tropicals I keep outside year round will hit the dust. I will mulch them well and wave by till spring comes round once again.
The drought has been horrid! I can't even describe how bad it is to those who have never been in something like this 100 year happening. I'm lucky as I live on a wetland and even though it is much dryer than normal, the trees have been taking it all in stride. There roots will just go down further to seek the water they need to survive. . . .
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Posted by bamboochik Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2007-11-07, 00:39:52
Forever seered in my memory is a day in May, seventeen years ago. I can still picture the dirt track wending its way down through a field covered in pernicious weeds, amongst which were copious amounts of creeping thistles, tall couch grass, large areas of nettles, clumps of dandelions peppered here and there, ample evidence of ground elder, and tall couch grass aplenty. . . .
I got an email asking about how gardening can make you happy, even on a budget. I replied to the Lady who has quoted me on the MSN finance site, how money can bring you happiness....
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Posted by snappy Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2007-11-07, 00:37:46
Were you ever scolded as a child -or do you scold your own children- for making a mess? The answer for most of us is probably “you bet”. I submit though that it’s in our natural nature to love a good mess. I think it’s satisfying to fling things and gratifying to tidy up. This morning I admired the aftermath of this weekend’s storm (nature flung things).
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on Nov 5, 2007, 3:42PM
Posted by Kris Reblogged by Old Roses to foliage on 2007-11-07, 00:35:40
I have managed to do some last minute planting today, last but not least important were the botanical tulips. They have a given place in Tyra's Garden. This year I had to move my existing tulips because I needed the space for another project. I dug them up and left them on the ground for a few days. Big mistake someone, probably a rabbit had a feast, a giant bulb party! So...I had to buy some new one's. The botanical tulips are so delicate, small and sweet, and a big plus are that they are early. I think because they are early in bloom is why I find them simply irresistible.
This picture has only an indirect connection to gardening (but then, it's my blog and I can put anything I want on it)... I previously wrote about the bounty of used railroad ties that I now possess to use in the garden; this is where they came from. The new block retaining walls on the left were previously done with the railroad ties. Our house is sited in the bowl right at the head of this little valley, so our driveway comes steeply downhill to arrive at the front of our house (though we've never figured out which is the front and which is the back of the house; the side of the house pictured above consists of the garage doors and this entryway, but little else as it's on the north side. The other, south side of the house is mostly large windows and the greenhouse, with decks and a screened porch, all looking out over the valley with its pond and the gardens). Needless to say, the south side is where we spend most of our time, so everything in the house is oriented towards the south, making it seem more like the front. Well, front or back, the above door is where you'll enter our house and hang up your jacket.
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Posted by IBOY Reblogged by Old Roses to design on 2007-11-07, 00:32:54
It's November and I'm amazed by what bounty I still reap from my kitchen garden. Today I harvested the last pumpkins. They are not very big but that's okay, you can bake a decent pumpkin pie with 2 or 3 smaller pumpkins too. Before I use my pumpkins in the kitchen I like to distribute them all over my house and enjoy their beauty. Nothing says Autumn so much as pumpkins do. These 3 are now in my hallway where it's cooler and they will keep well there. In the background you see a cat ABC embroidered by me, fun isn't it? It took me about a year to finish it. . . .
Anybody with enough money can have the kind of landscapes you see featured in some of the Home and Garden shows on TV. Where's the challenge in that? Okay, I...
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on Nov 5, 2007, 1:46AM
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Yesterday i went with DH to the local DIY shed, while he was mooching around the tool section, i took myself outside to look at the plants and stuff. I'm so glad i did as they were selling off a selection of houseplants, so this is my bargain find...the small Creeping Fig was 50p, the Boston Fern £2 including the ceramic plant pot it came in, and the spider plant was £1. Then just as i was thinking how well i had done, i looked down and spied this cute little bonsai tree a snip at £2. I'm not sure what the tree is so if anyone knows please tell me.
Mom and I were browsing Menard's garden department in the spring of 2006 when she called me over to have a look at a small tree. When I joined her, I could see why she wanted me to see it and it just jumped right into my shopping cart. . .
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Posted by Kylee Reblogged by Old Roses to trees on 2007-11-07, 00:30:30
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