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Tomatoes are fantastic! They are always worth writing about. They are always worth discussing, especially if you are discussing heirloom tomatoes.

If you have visited this site before, you know that I am overly excited about trying new heirloom tomato varieties this year.

Last year I wrote about my observations on growing heirloom tomatoes. . . .

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Posted by Marc Reblogged by Old Roses to tomatoes on 2008-02-26, 18:17:24

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The good folks at McKenzie seeds sent me a sampling of seeds new to gardeners for this growing season.

It seems that they have jumped in on the current gardening trend of growing heirloom vegetables and flowers, packaging certain varieties with the word “Heirloom” prominently displayed in an old-fashioned, scrolling font. Heirloom flowers they sent me include. . .

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to seeds on 2008-02-26, 18:16:45

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It has been a very long and much colder winter than we have had for many years and I am excited for spring to be near. After all next week is March and the last few days have actually had highs above freezing - you can just feel that spring is close. . . .

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Posted by Kathi Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-02-26, 18:16:19

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It seems that spring is here. We've had temperatures around 12-15° centigrade, and despite a sudden dip when it dropped to 1° overnight, killing off the surfinia I'd nursed all through the winter months but had recently uncovered, things are starting the grow again. The pansies have doubled in size, the biennials and perennials are putting out new foliage...

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Posted by Sue Swift Reblogged by Old Roses to Gardening on 2008-02-26, 18:15:53

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FLORIDA'S STATE TREE

Can any other tree match the palm in usefulness ? From it comes food, seeds, medicine and construction materials. It's also hard to match it for durability and beauty and is a favorite of the Florida landscaper. . . .

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Posted by Carolyn gail Reblogged by Old Roses to trees on 2008-02-26, 18:15:30

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SIZE OF A RAIN GARDEN

• Rain Gardens can be almost any size-limited only by time and cost.
• Any rain garden will give some storm water runoff control.
• The size will often be determined by how deep the rain garden will be, and the soil type you find there.
• The rain garden should be about 1/3rd the size of the area it is serving. For example a roof area of 200 square feet would need a 70 square foot garden.
• A typical rain garden is 3-8 inches deep.
• Anything less than that would need much more surface area to be effective.

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Posted by North Country Maturing Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to rain_garden on 2008-02-26, 18:15:08

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...picture uploading very buggy today. I'll try again later.

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Posted by LisaBee Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-02-26, 18:14:44

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Jennifer Lai, About.com’s Guide to Apartment Living, enjoys city living and the unique pleasures it brings. But she knows we all need a dose of Mother Nature every now...

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Whenever I get pressed for time, I look through my photos to see if I can find a quickie to post. I am hundreds and hundreds of photos behind, but unfortunately, most of them require some explanation or research or something so they will just have to wait. . . .

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Posted by La Gringa Reblogged by Old Roses to landscape, whimsy on 2008-02-26, 18:14:00

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Posted by Ki Reblogged by Old Roses to orchids on 2008-02-26, 18:12:45

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When I woke this morning and checked the Passion Flower, I knew that today would be the day it opened. I could barely see a cracking in the seams, but I recognized it as a sign of what was to come. I took photos periodically as it did its thing:

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Posted by Kylee Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-02-26, 18:12:20

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An email came into my mailbox this morning about the funding cuts at the National Arboretum. As with many government programs, budget cuts seem to hit those areas that serve the public rather than business and this attempt is no exception. . . .

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Posted by katy Reblogged by Old Roses to botanical_garden on 2008-02-26, 18:11:58

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With that title, this post could be about my sons. Both are quite the talkers. But, no, this post is about me and my willingness to say "YES!" when someone asks me to speak. . . .

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Posted by Earth Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to shows on 2008-02-26, 18:11:41

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I just posted an article on new Heuchera aka Coralbells that I’m going to be planting this year. It may be of interest in that I also discuss some of the plant combinations I’m making in the new shade garden with Heuchera. . . .

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Posted by Doug Reblogged by Old Roses to heuchera on 2008-02-26, 18:11:06

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There are three plants I’m lusting after this spring and here’s my radio broadcast on them. . . .

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Posted by Doug Reblogged by Old Roses to plants on 2008-02-26, 18:10:50

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I don’t get out much. It’s actually a little embarrassing. I go to work; I go home and pet the cat. It’s true that I get to see a beautiful garden every day. But it’s probably good for my soul and imagination to get out and see other places now and again too. And when I do get out, like I did this weekend, I think “why don’t I do this more often???” The bus to Smith College in Northampton, MA left Blithewold at 9:30 Saturday morning and by noon we were transported far further than the hundred or so miles up the Mass pike. . . .

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Posted by Kris Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-02-26, 18:10:25

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It's often been mentioned, and now proved, that there is a high correlation between the features of dog owners and their pets. Think it's all delusional bunk? Well, after visiting this site you'll realise that the folklore is far more believable than first expected.

Which got me thinking. How similar are gardeners to their favourite plants? Are they like 'peas in a pod'? (Pun totally intended!) Would you walk around the garden admiring the flowers and saying things like.."Oh, that rose looks just like Aunty Jean" or "this hibiscus bloom reminds me so much of my neighbours accented jowels". Possibly not. . . .

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Posted by scrobins@westnet.com.au (Stuart) Reblogged by Old Roses to gardeners, whimsy on 2008-02-26, 18:10:03

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I made it back to the farm late Saturday night. Sunday was a restful day, and today I have been answering customer e-mails. This morning I stepped outside to get a few shots of the farm in the early morning light. The birds are active this morning, making their presence known through their song and color. I already have the doors open for what is to be a beautiful day. . . .

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Posted by Bulb Hunter Reblogged by Old Roses to bulbs, flowers on 2008-02-26, 18:09:38

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I've been researching several programs for managing my plant information on my computer. Right now all of my information is in various hand-written journals that I keep from year-to-year. When I want to look up a specific plant I have to go to the year and try to find the info on this plant. This takes a lot of time, and I would love to also have a photo of the plant without having to print it and paste. What a time I've had trying to fine a program! Last fall I purchased a program from Canada: Garden Management System. I was really excited, thinking this would be the ideal system, but I am not satisfied with it for various reasons, mainly that the garden description information for each plant is very awkward. I also have trouble returning to the main menu without having to completely reopen the program each time. I am going to return this product. . .

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Posted by Bev Reblogged by Old Roses to tools on 2008-02-26, 18:09:04

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My daughter looked out the window tonight and was surprised at the large snowflakes, she said it looked like tissues were falling. They were the largest snowflakes I've ever seen.

Both of my children are beginning to groan and complain when it snows now. We are all so ready for spring, but according to the forecast we have several more days with snow this week.

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Posted by Robin's Nesting Place Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-02-26, 18:08:40

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i have been an apartment dweller for well over 5 years now. I miss having a yard and a garden from which to pick fresh veggies for my table. I would like to build some small planter boxes to put out on my very small balcony/fire escape. Since it is a dual purpose place, I can't build anything which goes on the floor of the space. Does anyone know of any good sites or books where I can find directions on how to make planter boxes which will hang over the steel railing? Or, perhaps, directions for raised bed, in-door garden boxes with grow lights (I have a large amount of attic space with now light)? I am anxious to get building and growing!

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Posted by Painglass Reblogged by Old Roses to containers on 2008-02-26, 18:08:31

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Today was the first time I have seen these birds in my garden. The Collared Doves of the title. . . .

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Posted by snappy Reblogged by Old Roses to birds on 2008-02-26, 18:08:11

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I'm doin' a little bit 'o garden blogging over on Modish every Friday. So far I've preached the internet gardening source gospel and did a little tutorial on seed starting pot options.
checkity check it out.
and if you want to know something (gardening appropriate) leave a comment and I'll find out some answers for you. if I can.
Just think of me as the Dear Abby with dirty fingernails.


And if you need another excuse to despise the corporate chemical giants of the growing industry, take a looksee and be disgusted. Scotts MiracleGro (owners of Smith and Hawken as well) have no couth when it comes to trying to entice the greener set of gardeners. Except, well, if you use the colors green and yellow together, they'll sue the pants off you.
I'm thinking growing veggies with their goods probably leaves a very foul aftertaste.

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Posted by sk8ordiehard Reblogged by Old Roses to Gardening on 2008-02-26, 18:07:35

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Let’s just meditate on azalea season for a moment.

The above picture is from my mom's yard, where I've been spending my last few weekends. I'm working on a new bed for my parent's. Primarily I've been doing it because it is fun to start with a blank slate, and secondly because I am a touch masochistic. So far it has been fun. . . .

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Posted by Wicked Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to Gardens, design on 2008-02-26, 18:07:17

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Having spent part of the weekend reading the new J.D. Robb book and hiding out from the incoming winter storm...which never amounted to much after all the warnings we were getting...I just today noticed that I've got a few new blooms to go along with the evergreen clematis that began blooming at the end of last week. My Camellia Chandler Elegans has several blooms that opened this weekend. Camellias do not like our soil and water but I keep hanging on to them for their blooms. . . .

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Posted by Leslie Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-02-26, 18:06:42

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Azaleas are opening in New Orleans


Always check with your power company before you dig your pond. Wires can be buried in unexpected places in your yard. Power companies will come to your house for free and mark where they have buried wires. Don't dig until you are sure there are no wires buried where you want your pond. . . .

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Posted by Jan Goldfield Reblogged by Old Roses to ponds on 2008-02-26, 18:06:17

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Posted by Rick Anderson Reblogged by Old Roses to design on 2008-02-26, 06:32:11

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"February is merely as long as is needed to pass the time until March."

~ Dr. J. R. Stockton

~ Phalaenopsis Orchid

~ Cyclamen

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Posted by joey Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-02-26, 06:32:03

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Posted by Earth Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to shows on 2008-02-26, 06:31:28

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Posted by Carol Reblogged by Old Roses to tomatoes, tools on 2008-02-26, 06:31:12

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2008-02-26, 06:29:56

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About two years ago, I bought some Australian "tropicool" Dendrobiums from Duno Orchids in flasks and some plants. Only oe of them had flowered, but all of a sudden I have five in bloom and I love them! Below three of them:



On the left above De. Burgundy Cream x Dendrobium Aussie Quest. On the right Dendrobium Danang

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I have always liked Cattleya Loddigessi from Brazil. I find it very beautiful and delicate. However, the ones I had were not doing very well. Basically, the plants flowered erratically, did not have many roots and the leaves would dehydrate like in the picture below on the left. I had them potted in fir bark with charcoal like all my Cattleyas. This seemed to happen to other people in Caracas, so I decided to experiment and took a small plant and tied it to cork instead of having it in a pot with fir bark. The results were immediate and incredible. . . .

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"Note that exploding head syndrome is not an example of spontaneous human combustion, nor does it involve the head actually exploding."

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I've been busy getting ready for the first spring craft show (Cottontails), so haven't been out and about much. But I can't believe I forgot to post these pictures from a couple of weeks ago:



You may have to enlarge the picture to see it, but this is actual snow. . . .

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Posted by Rurality Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-02-26, 06:28:35

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Aerial view of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault | Photo courtesy Cary Fowler/Global Crop Diversity Trust

When I start seeds indoors for my vegetable garden every spring, invariably some don't grow. Last year, I sowed an entire package of carrots and didn't get one viable plant.

What if those were the only seeds I had -- and there were no grocery stores? I'd be up a creek, I'm afraid, without the proverbial paddle. . . .

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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to environment, seeds, tools on 2008-02-26, 06:28:09

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Squash Blossom

While archiving the photos of my trip to the Queens Botanical garden this fall I came across a few photos that I am posting today. I was at the garden on September 8th, which I guess you could call late summer. It will be fun to see if the construction is done when I return this year. It is an great garden and if you are interested you can read my previous post on the trip and my impressions. . . .

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Posted by Digital Flower Pictures Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-02-26, 06:27:43

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The lovely thing about a blog is that you can share things that excite you without convincing your family that you are completely insane. This is the sort of thing that helps me get up in the morning. When I planted the New Guinea impatiens yesterday afternoon, I took some cuttings. This morning, less than 24 hours later, I have roots!!! I've never seen a plant root this quickly. Good thing I like these impatiens - it looks like I will have a lot of them!

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Posted by Wicked Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to propagation on 2008-02-26, 06:27:24

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The mystery flower from yesterday's Green Thumb Sunday post is Venidium Orange Prince. This is an annual flower that I started growing from seed a couple of years ago.

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Posted by Crafty Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-02-26, 06:27:04

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Posted by Nickie Reblogged by Old Roses to planting on 2008-02-26, 06:26:55

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