Gardening Question of the Day for Friday, July 18, 2008

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

What kind of cherry tree can I get to cross-pollinate with my 'Black Tartarian' tree? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Growing Tomatoes - Some Common Problems

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Growing your own tomatoes is an economical and rewarding endeavour. But there are times when you will be faced with some problems with your plants. There is nothing to panic about however, as there are remedies to almost any problem you may have. Here are just some of the problems that you might face, and ways of treating or preventing the problem from happening in the first place. Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-17, 13:17:36

5 Tips For Growing Healthy Tomatoes

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Growing healthy delicious tomatoes is not only fun, but also one way to help reduce your food bill! There is nothing on the market to beat a home grown tomato and the wonderful flavor only achievable from your own backyard. Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-17, 12:47:39

Fall Garden Ideas - Checklist For Fall Gardening

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A lot of gardeners see Fall as a time to start putting their gardens to rest for the Winter. However, the Autumn season is also a great time for maintenance, assessing, and creating new garden plans. Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-17, 12:43:50

What Does Your Indoor Foliage Plant Need From You?

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Simple maintenance of foliage plants are described in appearance and origin. Some details concerning their preferences and maintenance is also discussed. Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-17, 11:59:26

A promise is a promise, so here are some photos of the Newport garden tour

(Via Dig in with Kym - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com)

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Fabulous product stops mosquitos before they hatch

(Via Dig in with Kym - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com)

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Protecting Plants From Deer Damage in Central Texas

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The white-tailed deer is a familiar sight to anyone living in Austin and other areas of Central Texas. It is not unusual for Austinites to find families of deer lounging in their front yards during the night and early morning, even in developed residential communities. Unfortunately, deer can also be a major nuisance in urban areas due to the damage they often cause to trees, landscape and garden plants. Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-17, 10:54:57

How to Design a Garden That Attracts Birds

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Attracting songbirds or native birds to your garden is easy if you follow these tips! Include: Biggest Myth On Attracting Birds, The *Very First* Thing You Should Do Before Hanging a Single Birdhouse, What Kind of Plants To Use For Food, and more! Reblogged by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-17, 10:41:56

July 17, 2008

(Via EnjoyGardening)

The Notebook is on hiatus this week, but will return next week. Meanwhile, enjoy these recent images from the greenhouse.

Annuals, perennials and trees have been consolidated at the greenhouse providing a perfect opportunity to display potential plant combinations.

Bold annual planters are statement-making additions to any garden.

‘Sunny Border Blue’ Speedwell is a brilliant perennial.

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