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

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I've heard that if you put the tea from old tea bags on hydrangea plants, the blossoms will turn blue or purple. I have four of these plants with pink blossoms, and I was wondering whether the tea would change their color. (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 18:33:16

Work some compost or manure into your chosen spot. Apply a fertilizer a week before planting the cabbages. Remove any stones or weeds with a rake just before planting

(Via Comments for Anne's Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 18:22:37

Beautiful blossoms! Happy GTS,
Aiyana

(Via Comments for Anne's Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 16:36:21

how about a coin/credit card puch to match?

(Via Comments for Anne's Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 16:35:55

i love the purse.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 14:01:30

Gardening gloves seem like a trivial thing but they can be one of the most useful tools for planting a garden. Find out why.

(Via Idaho Gardener)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 13:50:37

This has nuttin to do with blue or red states. Just my twisted state of mind. The Mouse and Trowel awards are coming up, and I would like you, dearest reader, to go on over there and vote. I am NOT asking you to vote for my blog, but I would love to ask for your vote for my pal, the photographer weird and extraordinaire, one Mr. David Perry. Click HERE to see his work.

Here is the nomination form: Mouse and Trowel.

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And GLORY BE! It is 78 degrees here today. FINALLY. Warmth on my bones and in my garden. I have hung out my sheets and towels and they are so wonderful, all ozoney fresh and crisp. Ohhhhhhhh. Dee-vine. Off now to whach away at the contorted filbert, to plant the acidenthera, do some clean up. I can feel a pomegranate cosmo coming on………..for the sunset.

Post from: Idaho Gardener

On the campaign trail.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 12:58:15

Grass is not difficult to grow if you know a little bit about it's needs. By providing the seeds with the right conditions and following some simple steps, you will have a beautiful lawn before you know it.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 12:50:33

Many gardeners are challenged by shady spots in their gardens, thinking that nothing will grow there. This article gives some ideas for making the most of your shady garden areas.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-04-13, 08:21:40

Think small, think ancient and Oriental, think bonsai. Bonsai can be a very fun and therapeutic hobby, and you can even impress all your friends with your talent. (They don't have to know how easy it is!) With tiny twigs and pots to grow in, you can create tiny marvels of the plant world in your own home or gardening area.