Christmas Day

(Via Snappy's Gardens Blog)

Posted by admin to xmas day on 2007-12-24, 23:33:00

Happy Christmas from the Snappy gardener. I was excited about today so I woke up at half past five. I got up at 6am.I have planted more of my germinated seeds, White Lisbon spring onions, basil, and coriander.
The devils own Parsley still has not germinated.Its still chilling out..Am waiting for the Sun to rise to take a Christmas Day garden or bird photo.
Have a great Day wherever you are in the world :)

Gardening Question of the Day for Tuesday, December 25, 2007

(Via Gardening Question of the Day (from the Old Farmer's Almanac))

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2007-12-24, 20:00:00

Is basil difficult to grow? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2007-12-24, 16:16:00



Happy Christmas Blogosphere. The Rain is pouring down outside, time for my favourite Christmas song before bed.

Merry Christmas! (Or happy whatever you celebrate)

(Via Girl Gone Gardening)

Posted by admin to Little Osa, holidays, photos on 2007-12-24, 09:05:00

The naughty Christmas kitten :)

Phalaenopsis Find the Right light for your Moth Orchid

(Via Plant Care)

Posted by admin to orchids on 2007-12-24, 04:04:52

Soon the beautiful and usually long lasting Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) will be more available in the stores. Finding the right light can help make this unsuspecting indoor house plant last much longer in bloom.
phalaenopsis, phalaenopsis orchid care
Generally most orchids require plenty of light, preferably 6 hours per day. Orchids are tough and can handle more or less of their recommended light. Providing more light will enhance the flowering potential. Less light will prevent the plants from flowering but they still grow.

More on finding the right light for your Phalaenopsis moth orchid.

Silent Night

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2007-12-24, 00:28:00



I have just finished my last night shift of this set.It was anything but silent night.Its Christmas Eve, woo hoo!
Time for bed soon.I wander what garden gifts I have wrapped up under the Christmas tree?I will play the music when I get up, go food shopping, and try to be festive.
I saw the Gardens resident Robin already this morning having some breakfast from the ground feeder.