I heard on the news that it might warm up to 30 degrees this weekend and it is supposed to be sunny. Maybe that will melt some of this ice and snow. I can't wait for that first warm spring day. . . .
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Posted by Lisa Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-02-22, 18:27:58
Caring for my bougainvillea has been a journey in foolishness right from the start. In essence it was more about my lack of respect for this plant that almost bought it undone.
My disrespect for bougainvillea began as a result of myths I had heard from other gardeners. Their 'wisdom' expressed that these plants needed very little to care to help them grow and once in the ground would virtually look after themselves. Their comments were partly right, but there are a heap of things that gardeners can do wrong to ensure these plants won't succeed. . .
I'm out of control! I've ordered more seeds since setting up the indoor lights in the basement. There is no way in hell I'll ever be able to use all these seedlings if they happen to grow. Looks like my friends and neighbors may be able to come over and go shopping.
I did a few more containers for Winter Sowing and I think I'm done with this method until next month when I'll do a few annuals. Thanks for the help, Connie!. . .
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Posted by Gina Reblogged by Old Roses to planting, seeds on 2008-02-22, 18:26:32
For those of you who haven't experienced the (ahem) joys of pregnancy, let me fill you in.
It's a beautiful sunny day. You decide to get out into the garden. Nothing heavy - you just want to enjoy the rare February sunshine and do some clean up. Which is normally no problem for a fit young thing like yourself, except, this time, you've got a beachball fused to your torso. . ..
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on Feb 21, 2008, 7:15PM
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When it comes to capturing a slice of history at home, why not take it outside? Antique plant varieties???more commonly known as heirloom plants???allow you to take a trip down memory lane and enjoy the cultivars you enjoyed as a child, whether it was the sweet corn from the farmer???s market down the road or your grandmother???s morning glories. . .
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Posted by Katie Reblogged by Old Roses to propagation, seeds on 2008-02-22, 18:25:43
Update February 20. I've just found out that I'm not going to be able to make it to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show because I'm 32 weeks pregnant and can't get insurance coverage. (I can't risk going to the States without it, especially in my "condition.") Thankfully, Caitlin and Owen of Vancouver-based garden design team Aloe Designs are going to cover the event for Heavy Petal. Thanks guys! I've also added another event closer to home - the BC Home and Garden Show (thanks for the reminder, Ren!)
Who knew late February was such a peak time for gardening events? If you live in the Vancouver area, there are three four worth checking out this week, from a big-ticket show to a small-but-enthusiastic celebration. . . .
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on Feb 18, 2008, 12:59PM
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Let’s start at the very beginning
A very good place to start
Now that you are all enjoying a Rodgers and Hammerstein earworm like me, I can tell you spring has officially sprung at Blithewold. There’s something that happens in the 3rd week of February - have you noticed a change? We mark it in our calendars every year. The sun is a certain smidge higher in the sky so when it’s out - even if there’s a frigid wind like there’s been this week, the greenhouse toasts right up. The birds have noticed the change too and I’ve noticed them - just this week. . .
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on Feb 21, 2008, 3:30PM
Want to get your kids to eat their veggies? How about trying to roast some root vegetables for a wonderful treat? You can use all sorts of spices to make them tasty.
Save any leftover vegetables and add them to your next pot of soup.
1/2 butternut squash
3 carrots
2 onions
2 parsnips
3 turnips
olive oil
fresh rosemary or thyme, about 1 Tbs leaves(you can use cayenne pepper, cinnamon, brown sugar, or s...
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on Feb 21, 2008, 12:00AM
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This article will explain the secrets of successful birdfeeding. Learn about the basic type of feeders, the different types of seed and the wonderful birds that you can attract right outside your door. We will discuss the essentials of shelter, cover and water. We will talk about creating a garden for the birds. We will even share our secrets in controlli...
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on Feb 21, 2008, 12:00AM
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The other day, I was inspired by a posting about separating ground orchids. Since Rusty at the DragonFly Garden blog thought it was time to separate his, I figured now is the time to separate mine. It's called Grapette because it smells like grape juice.
I bought this ground orchid about a year ago in a 3 gallon pot for $9 on sale. It's bloomed twice, most recently from Sep 07 until Jan 08. It's thrived outside the pool on a sunny corner that gets sun most of the day. . . .
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Posted by ldybug Reblogged by Old Roses to propagation on 2008-02-22, 18:21:35
Read below for what this phrase means. Today must be opposite day for me because I dug up this small variegated liriope and discovered it has multiplied in only six months! Now I have 3 liriopes.
From one, many!!!
above left: small variegated liriope. . .
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Posted by ldybug Reblogged by Old Roses to propagation on 2008-02-22, 18:21:00
This is why I don't cut everything to the ground in the fall. This is a non-heirloom grass in my front yard garden.
Update 09:00: My waking estimate of 3" was conservative. After shoveling my steps, walkway and 250 square feet of sidewalk, I think...
I did put the happy little cloves outside on Monday. It had dropped into the 50s, from the 70s. Which was fine. Then the poor little garlics got exposed to a dusting of snow that the Clipper System dropped on Tuesday. Still all well and good. The the overnight lows in the city dropped into the teens. I got a little afraid for my garlics. . . .
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Posted by millionbells Reblogged by Old Roses to garlic on 2008-02-22, 18:19:30
This short squirrel moviestars Twirly, a squirrel so-named for regularly feeding happily from the “squirrel-proof” bird feeder while doing gymnastics. When the little show is finished (be sure to turn up the sound), it will twirl back here. Feel free to leave a comment telling me to get back to work already and stop watching [...]
" Chinese music under Banyan Trees.... " -Steely Dan, Aja
The Banyan Tree of St. Petersburg
I found another fabulous Florida tree near the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art. Ficus benghalensis is commonly referred to as the 'strangler fig. . . .
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Posted by Carolyn gail Reblogged by Old Roses to trees on 2008-02-22, 18:18:06
I've noticed much interest, in the gardening blogosphere, in dark, black or chocolate plants- a taste I share very enthusiastically. There's also been an increasing interest in lemon/lime colored plants so I've put together a little collection of images of what I think works really well together- both of those colors combined. . . .
The clouds cleared away as if on cue last night at the beginning of the lunar eclipse. I present to you two photos. Not because they were done well, but because they were done at all. My tripod was unavailable and these are the best I could do without it.
Not long after that the camera went into a snit and refused to do anything further, so I put it away and enjoyed the view through binoculars. At its darkest, the moon was a sort of dusty orange color, with a brighter glow on the right side that never quite disappeared. I called it a night when the shadow started to recede.
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Posted by Entangled Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-02-22, 18:16:36
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