According to this article in yesterday's Age we are in danger of losing some of our most helpful natural amphibians. Of the 220 species that reside in Australasia, 47 are now on the endangered list. . . .
This week the temperature here in South Florida went from the mid-eighties on Thursday to the mid-forties on Saturday. What is going on??? Saturday morning we got a nice thunderstorm as a cold front passed by and the rest of the weekend was nice and cool. This probably was the last cold front of the year. . . .
I couldn't ask for a more well behaved kitty. She really is a sweetheart. Not once has she attempted to play in the dirt or nibble on my plants. Even though I have a few gnats swarming around the plants and she is fascinated with them, she just watches from a close but safe distance. . . .
Italian Arum (Arum Italicum) (aka Lords and Ladies and Painted Arum)
Hardy to Zone 5 Bloom Time - Flowers in spring, berries in summer Colors - White flowers, orange berries
Foliage -Arrowhead-shaped, long-petioled, glossy grayish-green leaves with pale green midribs, 8-12" long Size - 12 - 18 inches in height Exposure - Shade or partial shade Culture - Best in humus-rich, well-drained soils in light dappled shade.
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Posted by Phillip Reblogged by Old Roses to plants on 2008-03-12, 00:28:10
I planted seeds last Sunday...and they started coming up on Friday! I've always kept my seedlings in the bedroom window which gets a fair amount of sun but I've often felt a little more light would work wonders getting them up and running. I've been meaning to think of a way to put a light over them but didn't have anywhere to hang a shop light (California homes not usually having basements and not wanting them out in the cold garage). . . .
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Posted by Leslie Reblogged by Old Roses to seeds on 2008-03-12, 00:27:15
I have just uploaded all 174 Philadelphia Flower Show 2008 photos I took last week to Shutterfly.com and shared them with our Washington Gardener tour attendees, If you'd like to see them as well, just drop me an email to Laserblast@aol.com by Wednesday and I'll send you an invitation email direct from Shutterfly to view them. . . .
You know what they say, "All work and no play makes. . ." Renee a very grumpy girl. Very. Grumpy.
So yesterday, between working on a grant proposal, painting, drawing, packing boxes (well, one box, but that's a start), minor, but not fun, yard work and other little daily moments of boring necessity, I took a moment for myself. . . .
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Posted by sk8ordiehard Reblogged by Old Roses to seeds on 2008-03-12, 00:26:27
I mentioned this the other day and thought it would be nice to say more about it. The story is that a Victorian floral birthday book was found abandoned in an attic and some years after having it restored, Bernard - being an artist - decided to interpret it in his own way. He begged, borrowed and stole the flowers, plants for the 366 days involved and after a year, his book was published. This was 20 years ago when he was my neighbour near Sancreed, in West Penwith in Cornwal. . . .
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Posted by ladyluz Reblogged by Old Roses to books, flowers on 2008-03-12, 00:25:57
It's March 10th, cold enough to freeze your (whatever) off, sweet sunshine cloaking the ground and just enough 'snow dust' in the air for a rainbow! How awesome is that?
I don't think I've ever seen one in March!. . .
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Posted by Tina Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-03-12, 00:25:05
This last weekend's Forecast Earth wasn't all that great, but it sure was controversial. (if you missed it, you can watch the show online) The topic of 'what does God want us to do with the earth' can get pretty sticky! I agreed with a lot that was said, but had to disagree with much, too. . ..
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Posted by Tina Reblogged by Old Roses to vermiculture on 2008-03-12, 00:24:37
We actually got two new yard birds yesterday -- the other was a Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto). But this immature Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) was the big surprise.
We are sometimes liberal in what we consider our "yard", but if we can see it (without binoculars!) from the kitchen table, there's no question. . ..
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Posted by Rurality Reblogged by Old Roses to birds on 2008-03-12, 00:24:01
We had a huge snowstorm this weekend. The first photo is our backyard as it looks right now. The second photo is what I'm waiting (desperately) for. . . .
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Posted by Karen Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-03-12, 00:23:07
Garden designer Shirley Bovshow preparing her display for the CBS Early Show
When you're a professional garden designer and appear on television as a garden expert, you have to be ready to create beautiful gardens at a moments notice and in any season, weather its prime gardening time or not! So when I ...
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Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to shows on 2008-03-12, 00:22:33
Tomorrow, Mom and I are heading down to Indianapolis for the Flower and Patio Show. It will be our first visit to this particular show. Though we attended the Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show last week, we're still in a state of garden deprivation, so we're looking forward to seeing what Indianapolis has to offer. Lisa of Greenbow has given us a nice preview. . . .
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Posted by Kylee Reblogged by Old Roses to shows on 2008-03-12, 00:22:21
Of all the sprintime flowers it is the narcissus or daffodil that signifies thattells us that Spring is established. Not the first spring flower to bloom but the lenghening days towards the Spring Equinox prompt the bulbs to blossom. With three important occaisions around the flowering time; those of Valentines Day, Mothers day and Easter Sunday. The important Daffodil trade complements the rose trade and provides a huge boost for the flower industry early in the year. . . .
I'd like to thank everyone for responding to my post, What do you read on a blog?. I didn't imagine that I would get that many comments. And all of them great. I have read them all and I'm taking them all into consideration. . . .
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Posted by Crafty Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2008-03-12, 00:21:23
By Jeff Ball The yard-care tasks needed to transition from fall to winter are a lot less complicated than the transition from winter to spring. There is more to do and the timing is more critical. Here is a list of reminders. . . .
A tall vase of blooming forsythia branches can bring spring inside weeks early. By gathering branches of flowering deciduous shrubs and trees and forcing them to bloom or leaf out early in your home you feel better especially in the bleak early spring months.
When temperatures rise above freezing in late January, February and Marchselect and cut branches that have many plump buds. Cut a few more branches than you expect to use because some may not absorb water satisfactorily. Us...
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The main reasons for pruning ornamental and shade trees include safety, health, and aesthetics. In addition, pruning can be used to stimulate fruit production and increase the value of timber. Pruning for safety involves removing branches that could fall and cause injury or property damage, trimming branches that interfere with lines of sight on streets or driveways, and removing branches that grow into utility lines. Safety pruning can be largely a...
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Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to pruning on 2008-03-12, 00:19:23
I spent the weekend in Greeneville, South Carolina. It wasn't very green there yet, that is, not unless you count the cash I dropped like confetti up and down Main Street while waiting for my youngest to dance. Pretty town, though.
Saturday's weather was rough. The towers did not just scrape the sky, they were enveloped by it. But see. There are reddish buds on the trees. Signs of green to come.
The time changed has messed with my schedule. On a positive note...the sun will stay up longer after I get off work. Maybe I'll have more time for shooting:)
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Posted by Marie Freeman Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-03-12, 00:17:51
This endless winter; this cruel frozen ghost of a March, is beginning to weigh on me... during the day the red cardinals hang motionless on the ice-encrusted branches like congealed drops of blood, and all night from the tall red oak tree the barred owls mockingly hoot No Spring For You . It is truly the winter of my discontent. However, just when all seems cold and gray, when the spirit and body cry out for hope and sustenance, the doorbell rings... it's the Girl Scout cookies!
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Posted by IBOY Reblogged by Old Roses to birds, weather on 2008-03-12, 00:17:28
Hey Blots ( members of Blotanical ) and garden bloggers everywhere check out Blogger's Blogs of Note. They've finally featured the second gardening blog ( Jodi at Bloomingwriter was the first ). I don't know if I can take any credit or not but I've been writing to them to pay attention to the very active and large gardening blog world.
Check out Sharon's The Chutney Garden and send her a big congratulations on being featured.
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Posted by Carolyn gail Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2008-03-12, 00:12:44
Its that time of year again, when I start to get questions from homeowners about how to remove moss. The usual answer it is improve drainage, provide more sunlight...
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Here are a couple of pics of Andy's science fair project. I was so proud of him. His project might not have been the most detailed - but it was all his - and after all, he is only in 2nd grade and he does have autism.
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Posted by Kathi Reblogged by Old Roses to gardeners on 2008-03-12, 00:12:15
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