Category: Gardening
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Operation Use More Chard
I have had a love/hate relationship with my Swiss Chard. On the one hand it’s beautiful plant. It has long red and yellow stalks with large leafy greens. Not only that but it requires minimal care. It grew and crowned into two additional plants without any effort from me. But at the same time I…
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It’s Mum Mania
Last year’s Halloween surprise was two small chrysanthemum plants in Halloween buckets. As the season progressed I received a small pot of white mums for free from the nursery. I later found a mystery one with no flowers but healthy foliage for a dollar at another store. Not knowing much about Chrysanthemum’s I just planted…
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A Welcome Visitor
We found him on the strawberry plant during a break in the rain. Hopefully, he brings his friends. I’m sure there is plenty of tasty aphids and white flies on my plants for them to enjoy.
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Meyer Lemon Flowers
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Lemon Head
Last year’s Christmas present of a Meyer Lemon tree is being greatly appreciated right now. As you can see for a little tree it’s got quite a haul of delicious lemons. If you haven’t had a a Meyer Lemon you must try one they are a great deal sweeter than Eureka (grocery store) lemons. I’m…
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Growing Mint from Cuttings
I am happy to report that mint has been effective mouse repellent in my garden. In fact I had so much success, I went a little crazy with buying mint plants. Since my last mint post, I bought an additional mojito mint plant and a nice sized chocolate mint plant. Mojito mint by the way…
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It’s That Time of Year Again!
It’s that time of year again, were I break out the bulb vases and start attempting to grow Paperwhites indoors. I did this for the first time last year. It’s so easy just use a small vase or bulb vase with a wide mouth and narrow neck. Fill with water so the base of the…
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October Garden
October is one of my favorite months. The garden is in a transition phase were I am saying farewell to the cucumbers and tomatoes. But I’m not too sad about it because I have a ton of Jalapeno peppers and Bell peppers. Not to mention plenty of Eggplant. So far I’ve been able to pick…
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Fall Planting
Even though I am still harvesting wonderful summer vegetables such as peppers, cucumber and eggplant. My mind is looking forward to my winter garden with plenty of spinach, leafy greens, and garlic. Here is my agenda for fall. Leafy Greens 1. Correnta Spinach- I experimented last year and this variety gave me nice leafy greens…
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