or perhaps I should say Rock Island Horrorticulture Club? One of the many things I have learned about gardeners is just because you love gardening doesn't mean you're necessarily a wildlife lover, nor does it mean you're exempt from moronic behavior. This morning I was excited to attend the Rock Island Horticulture Club spring sale but soon I was an unwilling audience member to barbaric and inappropriate behavior. A bucket containing two mice was dumped onto the entrance and a dog was gleefully allowed to playfully, slaughter the animals. . . .
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on Apr 26, 2008, 11:03AM
Posted by Arikbo Reblogged by Old Roses to Gardening on 2008-04-28, 04:49:12
It's overcast and 53 degrees right now, which is probably as good as it's going to get today. I started moving rocks around to the new beds but I got sidetracked by a few bloomers. So instead of working on the new beds, I took some pictures. I don't know if we'll see a frost so better shoot the flowers before they are mush, since the lows have been in the 30's.
Large tulips that we bought from Brecks 9 years ago.
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on Apr 27, 2008, 3:32PM
Posted by Arikbo Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-04-28, 04:48:47
It’s a beautiful day here in Toronto and I’m hoping to go outside shortly and get some gardening done. I still have to spring clean at least half of the back garden and all the roses need a trim. With all the snow cover we had over winter I don’t believe that I lost any plants, but I should have a final tally later today.Well if my tum stops hurting long enough for me to do some work that is. My Crohn’s is acting up bad this week.The other day I went outside and took some photos of the garden. We have five established Peonies and they’re all coming up:
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on Apr 27, 2008, 2:31PM
Posted by Tricia Reblogged by Old Roses to plants, spring on 2008-04-28, 04:47:44
Start your seeds in small containers, such as yogurt, cottage cheese containers, or a milk carton, laid on its side (about 5cm deep), with the opposite side cut off (staple closed the end that was opened). Some people use egg cartons (expect to transplant quite quickly from such a small container). Make sure you put one or more holes, about half a centimeter in diameter, in the bottom of all these containers. If the holes are too big soil will fall out.
Egg and milk cartons, almost ready for seeds . . .
Healthy growing houseplants need repotting from time to time. How often you should repot depends on the growth rate of your plant. Fast-growing plants may need repotting annually, while slow-growing plants may require repotting every two to three years. Some plants actually do better when potbound.
When new growth starts in the spring, flip the potted plant upside down and remove the plant. A plant can be removed easily from its pot if the lip o...
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on Apr 27, 2008, 1:00AM
Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to houseplants on 2008-04-28, 04:46:39
Dividing Perennials is a great way to keep plants healthy and make more room for other plants.You can also get two, three or even 4 plants for the price of one.When you divide is important.The S below means spring, the F is for fall dividing.
A few key points.
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on Apr 27, 2008, 1:00AM
Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to propagation on 2008-04-28, 04:46:29
The pride of my garden, the jewel of my yard, the magnolia tree in my back yard that is bigger than my house has burst forth in a brilliant explosion of herbavarian sexuality.There is no grander sight than an ancient magnolia in full and unfrost scathed bloom.
And I can truly use the word ancient here. . .
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on Apr 27, 2008, 3:34PM
Posted by Hanna Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, trees on 2008-04-28, 04:45:21
I kept this rule in mind yesterday when prepping our home for the MVPC Spring Fling party. The day started off windy and a bit of rain but it cleared up after that and it was just a beautiful day. I would say that our party was a success here are a few pictures...
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Posted by louisj80 Reblogged by Old Roses to spring on 2008-04-28, 04:44:32
I was finally able to get into the garden this weekend. On Sunday, Spouse spent some quality time with the leaf blower, while I got going with the vegetable garden. The weather was beautiful - mid-70's and sunny. . . .
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on Apr 21, 2008, 2:56PM
Posted by Talbin Reblogged by Old Roses to planting, seeds on 2008-04-28, 04:43:59
Here's the list of everything I ordered this year. It's a long list because I had to start from scratch - somehow I managed to lose (or throw away) my seeds from past years. . . .
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on Apr 23, 2008, 3:36PM
Posted by Talbin Reblogged by Old Roses to seeds on 2008-04-28, 04:43:24
Here's what the world looked like in my neck of the woods at 8:00 on this blustery and cold Saturday morning. I hope things are better in your neck of the woods!
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on Apr 26, 2008, 9:44AM
Posted by Talbin Reblogged by Old Roses to weather on 2008-04-28, 04:43:02
We are at the cusp of rose bloom. Tiny buds reach for the sunlight, but not many petals have unfurled during this chilly spring. Yesterday, a few blooms braved our roller coaster temperatures, starting to open. I still need to put alfalfa pellets around the bushes to give them a boost, but [...]
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on Apr 27, 2008, 4:49PM
Posted by Dee Reblogged by Old Roses to roses on 2008-04-28, 04:41:54
I managed to finally get some EZ cedar fence picket beds filled with that great Garden-Ville humus and cedar mulch, and went out this morning to work out there and it was COLD! This is very unusual for this time of year here in Central TX. I know my new bell pepper and tomato plants will be shiverin' for sure! I told Husband it was better than working out in 120-degree heat, though.
I'm thinking that with this cooler weather, maybe I should go ahead and risk planting more lettuce and cold weather greens seeds. Couldn't hurt, right? The worst that can happen is that it'll get hot, they'll bolt, and I can either eat them bitter or compost them. I think it's worth a shot.
I still have to get pics of the new garden set-up. I'm SO behind!
From my new-found gardening buddy, Felix, I got a five-foot length of freshly cut sugarcane lst Saturday. I dutifully stuck it in a pot of wet compost in the shade. I checked today for fungus and rot, and was amazed to find that the canes had already put out impressive roots. I promptly transferred them to the garden. I've never grown sugarcane, and I don't really have plans for it (what DOES one do with sugarcane, other than chew on it?), but I have space in the summer garden, and failing anything else, I can use the canes as green manure.
"The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add an useful plant to its culture especially a bread grain next in value to bread is oil." (SERVICES OF JEFFERSON i 176 FORD ED vii 477 1800)
I got up early and biked to the woods. Here's some highlights.
The Chevy never made it to the levy:
While I'm obviously not in favour of polluting the woods, I did find it rather amusing that there was a coffee cup inside the car:
I wish my house was closer to this area... I bet most people who live right near by have never even entered these woods:
These two were fighting/mating (very. . .
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on Apr 27, 2008, 3:59PM
Two things to consider when ordering plants in the spring... first, if you order a plant from a company that specializes in small alpines, if they describe the plant as "a tiny plant with small flowers", they probably are not just kidding about the flowers being small. Second, one should not purchase such a plant thinking it will make a big splash in the landscape on your annual open garden day.
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Posted by IBOY Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers on 2008-04-28, 04:36:08
Its Sunday morning and the rain is pouring down outside.I am going to Harrogate today to the Spring Flower Show at the Yorkshire showground. The camera batterys are charged and ready to come with me.I will see what plants are being sold, and may bring a few back :) I hope your weekends have been good.I want to get to the allotment next week ready to plant!. . .
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Posted by snappy Reblogged by Old Roses to birds on 2008-04-28, 04:35:51
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