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I have many people ask me how to use Herbs in cooking. I want to show you a few ways to use Herbs in your everyday meals. . . .

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Posted by Herbs and Me Reblogged by Old Roses to herbs, recipes on 2008-03-28, 18:17:51

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Spring has arrived...and even if we get another rain storm (considered a winter event here!) there is no going back. The wisteria is draped in all its spring beauty, making me pause when I walk out the door and catch that whiff of perfumed air...just enough to savor and not overwhelm. . ..

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Posted by Leslie Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-03-28, 18:17:25

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Part 1 of 2

Gardeners have known for centuries that a good mix of plants gives you a healthier garden, but even better, in recent times, several scientific studies about companion planting have proven that it actually works, but how?. . .

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Posted by Hilary Reblogged by Old Roses to plants on 2008-03-28, 18:16:58

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If you took a look in my Kitchen Compost Crock, no matter what day of the week it was, you'd probably find coffee grinds (with the filters) and egg shells. In fact you could even rename my crock, the coffee grind and egg shell holder and that would be okay with me. . . .

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Posted by Anthony Reblogged by Old Roses to compost on 2008-03-28, 18:14:49

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Posted by Mr. McGregor's Daughter Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-03-28, 18:13:45

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My pond is laughing. Now, I know in the past not all of you have been able to see the things I see, but in this case, you can see my pond is laughing, right?. . .

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Posted by empressofdirt@gmail.com (M.J.Will) Reblogged by Old Roses to ponds, weather on 2008-03-28, 18:12:59

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Now that the regular season for Major League Baseball has officially begun, I guess it is time to introduce The 2008 GardenDesk Growers Baseball team!

Okay, I know a garden is not a baseball team, but just like in spring training, I have spent a lot of time figuring out which vegetable varieties will make the cut this year. In addition to which particular varieties I will plant, I had to decide which vegetables needed to be cut (I just don't have enough room on the field!). Last year my total area for the veg garden was 25'x40', all in raised beds. This year I am expanding it to 40'x48'but the outside 15' will be planted in old fashioned rows. I have painstakenly tried to fit everything in using graph paper but I still don't have enough space. ..

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Posted by Marc Reblogged by Old Roses to vegetables on 2008-03-28, 18:12:31

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Dear Readers,

Some of you will be brave enough to come and hear me speak tomorrow at the Boise Flower and Garden Show. Some of you will be brave enough more than once. The first session is titled: The Good Earth: Beautiful, Bountiful Beds and Borders. In one hour, I will have just enough time to whet your appetite for this pressing front page topic. The mission, should you chose to accept it, is to grow as many edible plants as possible on your little patch o’ land. For some of you, that patch will be five acres, complete with cows and chickens. For the rest of us, probably 1/6th of an acre -give or take a few square feet and subtracting the house from the middle of it. Some folks have already downsized and are happy chillin in their townhouse or condo. For you, patio gardens. . .

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Posted by Mary Ann Reblogged by Old Roses to nursery, shows on 2008-03-28, 18:12:01

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I love the saying “Standing on the shoulders of giants” because it reminds me that most all great accomplishments are built on the people that labored before us. This is especially true in plant breeding.

Holger Hachmann, a plant breeder from the Holstein region of Germany is quick to remind people that his breeding work could not have been accomplished if not for his father and a housewife in Long Island, New York. . . .

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Posted by Tim Wood Reblogged by Old Roses to holly on 2008-03-28, 18:11:34

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It's important to have good company in the garden especially good company that can deter the unwelcome visitors. Herbs are great company to have.

Borage is an lovely scented herb that will attract bees and deter cabbage and tomato worms. . . .

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Posted by Crafty Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to borage on 2008-03-28, 18:11:09

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Posted by Carol Reblogged by Old Roses to pests on 2008-03-28, 18:10:46

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What fun! I have a client garden featured at Sunset's blog, Fresh Dirt, today.

I've posted a few photos of this garden below. More photos of this garden can be found in this photo album along with shots of other client gardens. Also watch for a write up on this garden in an upcoming issue of Sunset Magazine.

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Posted by Darcy Reblogged by Old Roses to Gardens, magazines on 2008-03-28, 18:10:38

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My strawberries have finally kicked into high production.

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Posted by Central FLA Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to berries on 2008-03-28, 18:10:13

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Gosh, aren't they great? In a pot, very perennial. They die back completely in the wet season, but I stick them in full shade with some cover (to keep the rain out) and they come back, predictably, better than the previous year. Great cut flower, of course, but also a great spot of color in the garden.

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Posted by Central FLA Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-03-28, 18:10:05

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Three days after Easter: Did I say I would POST a picture of my dogwood every day until she blossoms, or just TAKE one? Well, in any case, for my dogwood followers, here’s yesterday’s picture, a close-up on manual focus. I have really bad eyes, so manual focus is iffy at best. I love the [...]

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Posted by Julie Walton Shaver Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, trees on 2008-03-28, 18:09:56

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Hils wanted me to see her two Amaryllis which are in flower by her dining room window.The sun crept through the clouds and illuminated the red sail like petals...

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Posted by snappy Reblogged by Old Roses to amaryllis on 2008-03-28, 18:09:43

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My monster is not half bad. He got me tickets to Epcot to see the Flower and Garden Festival!!!! Wa-hooo!!!!!!!!!!! I'll be sure to post the details on Sunday!

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Posted by Wicked Gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to shows on 2008-03-28, 18:09:23

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From donkey festivals to snake handlers' festivals, the world is full of celebrations. As a landscaping enthusiast, I'm naturally partial to the celebrations that focus on plants. Steve Nix discusses...

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The calendar says it's spring, but outside, winter is still gasping for air. Yesterday was the nicest day we've had all year, with temps nearing 60°. The next couple of days we're going back to winter-like weather and snow flurries are even predicted for later tonight. . .

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Posted by Kylee Reblogged by Old Roses to crocus, spring, weather on 2008-03-28, 18:08:42

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Fascinated by the desert we take time to explore. . ..

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Posted by Naturegirl Reblogged by Old Roses to cacti on 2008-03-28, 18:08:17

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I have to admit that on my rainy ride home from the airport last week I despaired of seeing spring anytime soon here. Anyone who has ever ridden down Rt. 24 between Boston and Fall River knows “bleak” - even on a sunny midsummer’s day that’s a dreary drive. But now that I’m off that highway and back at Blithewold I’m convinced that something is really actually happening spring-wise. And it seems like it’s happening a lot sooner than last year. . .

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Posted by Kris Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-03-28, 18:07:54

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Sometimes the weather is just so great, sitting inside at a computer is not an option. Spring has arrived in New Orleans and with it, the color planted last fall is bursting out of the ground and throwing color in our face, daring us not to look at it. My garden is stunning right now. Even the veggies are growing happily getting ready to feed us fresh tomatoes, squash and cukes. There is no place like New Orleans in the spring

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Posted by Jan Goldfield Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, spring on 2008-03-28, 18:07:30

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I have an article in the April issue of Alabama Gardener. It is a garden profile of John and Lynn Ingwersen's garden in Killen, Alabama (just outside of Florence).

Here are a few photos that I took of their garden last year (some of these appear in the article, some don't) -

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Posted by Phillip Reblogged by Old Roses to magazines on 2008-03-28, 18:07:16

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Posted by Colleen Vanderlinden (nospam@example.com) Reblogged by Old Roses to blogs on 2008-03-28, 18:06:53

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Reminiscing over old pictures I found these two. One of my seedlings after I just planted them out. I always say that planting out seedlings every year is like sending your children off to school, I worry about them and feel very protective of them because I raised them from seeds and pampered them in my basement and putting them outside is almost just too traumatizing. Haha! This weekend I think I will plant my sweet pea seeds. I have plenty of large pots and it will be nice to put them to use.
I am also starting to salivate over the thought of fresh herbs and tomatos. My roommate made a salad last night and the tomatos in it were tasteless, expensive, and hard. Nothing beats a tomato picked from the garden and still warm from the sun. This weekend Brian and I are going to our friends house and she said the land behind her shed is full of snowdrops (Galanthus). She said we could bring a shovel and that made me all hot and bothered!

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Posted by louisj80 Reblogged by Old Roses to seedlings on 2008-03-28, 18:04:27

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Posted by Rosengeranium Reblogged by Old Roses to watering on 2008-03-28, 18:04:12

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Posted by the clueless gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to seeds, whimsy on 2008-03-28, 18:03:14

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Two different cameras. One a nice point and shoot and the other a higher-end digital SLR with an expensive “L” series lens attached. In this case that comes to about thirty-five hundred dollars difference in equipment costs.
It should be pretty easy to tell the difference. Shouldn’t it?
So go ahead.

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"All together now right hand star. . .

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Posted by A wildlife gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to beneficials on 2008-03-28, 18:02:52

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The Ruth Bancroft Garden has a new entry garden. Ruth Bancroft answers your questions about her gardens in the Contra Costa Times:

Q: We like the look of your new garden alongside the gate on Bancroft Road, and we would like to do something similar in front of our house. Can you offer some tips?

A: Our entry garden is officially called the Lloyd Davis Entry Garden, after the late Lloyd Davis of Orinda, from whom many of the specimen plants came that were used in creating it. It features an array of cacti and succulents with a covering of gravel spread on the ground between them. This gravel is called "¾-inch Lodi" and came from Mt. Diablo Landscape Center in Concord.

You'll have to read the rest of the article to find out her advice for replicating this garden at your home. I don't want to spoil the surprise ending.

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Posted by blog@cactusjungle.com (cactusblog) Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-03-28, 18:02:19

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Macy's on State Street in Chicago has a large plant display for spring that features succulents.



Let's see, I see Orchids of course, and an aloe and agave. Lot's of Euphorbia tiriculi, maybe some rhipsalis and I suspect they must have some bromeliads too.


Continue reading "Macy's Garden"

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Posted by inadvertentgardener Reblogged by Old Roses to vegetables on 2008-03-28, 18:01:46

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My worst fears have been confirmed. The holes dug in my raised beds that I'd blithely assumed were the work of one of the small dogs that occasionally roam the plot. But on a recent visit I clocked the poo pellets on the path - the final confirmation of the bad news that rabbits were responsible. We've never had a bunny infestation before on the site, as far as I know. My plot is right on the edge facing open farmland, so it's a wonder there's not been a problem before now. I have to admit to feeling rather downhearted...

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Posted by Jane Perrone Reblogged by Old Roses to pests on 2008-03-28, 18:01:37

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...I have a cartoon, crudely drawn in photoshop with a tablet and stylus, over on "Delphiniums." Meanwhile, my seedlings are baking away and I am anxious for my first seedlings to pop up.

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Posted by the clueless gardener Reblogged by Old Roses to seedlings, whimsy on 2008-03-28, 18:01:28

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I've been trying to raise my seedlings without a plant light. But they seem to be getting quite leggy. Especially the broccoli. To try to increase their light, I have suspended them right up against the south facing windows. Of course it would help if the clouds moved out of the way.

Brassicaceae

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Posted by kathy Reblogged by Old Roses to seedlings on 2008-03-28, 18:00:53

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Decide on plants that will work in your zone and microclimate. By shopping carefully for plants with similar cultural requirements, your plants will be happier and your gardening experience more pleasurable.

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Here is the online link to this week's The List: Top Home & Garden Events on page 24 of today's print edition in the Washington Examiner. You can find the Examiner in the many red street-boxes around town. I saved a screen capture of the listing as a JPG and posted it here -- which you can click on to read at 100%. . . .

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Posted by WashingtonGardener Reblogged by Old Roses to photos, shows on 2008-03-28, 17:59:15

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" It is probable that the lemon is the most valuable of all fruit for preserving health. "

~ Maud Grieve

( A Modern Herbal - 1931)

~ Meyer lemon

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Posted by joey Reblogged by Old Roses to fruit, recipes on 2008-03-28, 17:58:45

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to orchids on 2008-03-28, 06:20:17

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from here: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/enpl/bulletins/easterntentcaterpillar/easterntentcaterpillar.htm

It is a foliage feeder and, as the name implies, a web- or tent-maker. Cherry, apple, and other trees of the rose family (Rosaceae) are the preferred hosts, but larvae have been reported to feed on a variety of hardwoods, including ash, birch, blackgum, oak, sweetgum, maple, and poplar.

The eastern tent caterpillar is common and often abundant in Alabama. It is among the first insects to break winter dormancy and become active in the spring.

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to pests on 2008-03-28, 06:20:07

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Between gala preview parties, family holidays and deadlines, deadlines, deadlines, Maria and I actually have had one or two chances to deliver some UGJs and chat with our customers (and their customers). At Ebenezer Greenhouse in West Seneca, Maria found this fantastic flowering jade—the owner's grandmother had given him the cutting, apparently quite a few years ago.

OK, so it's a greenhouse plant, not a houseplant per se, but still.