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Growing Dill

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:20:46 GMT

Tips and advice on growing dill and harvesting

GrowVeg.com

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:10:48 GMT

GrowVeg.com has a fantastic interactive web tool that helps you plan your veggie garden at the click of a mouse.

Grasshopper Insect Control the Natural Way

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:25:33 GMT

Grasshopper insect control is easy to using integrated pest management systems.

Starting Seeds Inside

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:08:46 GMT

The 2010 Spring issue of Mother Earth News has great info about growing potatoes, organic pest control, how to enjoy fresh tomatoes all year round, and organic pest control. The following vegetables are not recommended for indoor seed storing:asparagus, carrots, corn, endive, Lima beans, parsnips, radishes, snap beans, spinach soybeans, Swiss chard and turnips. Herbs that are better started outdoors are cilantro, dill, and summer savory. Visit our website above to learn more about starting seeds inside.

Bulbs

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:45:33 GMT

Learn more about planting bulbs. Experiment with new varieties of daffodils.

Growing Culinary Herbs

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:16:19 GMT

Growing culinary herbs in your own garden is a great way to have fresh herbs that you can use fresh, dried, or frozen

Organic Vegetable Gardening - Garden Winter Salad

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:43:18 GMT

I never knew you could grow lettuce in the dead of winter, but apparently you can. Check out this blog post by Barbara Pleasant from my friends at www.growveg.com While you're at the site, take a look at the innovative online garden planning tool which allows you to create plans easily, get growing info, learn crop rotation, spacing, and even get a personalized planting chart. In our opinion, this makes garden planning lots of fun. The fact that you can even save your charts from year-to-year is an added bonus. By visiting their site and signing up for a free trial, you will be able to easily figure out how many seeds and plants you will need to purchase for your upcoming gardening season. After a month, if you like the program, you can sign up for a years subscription for only $25.00. Check out Barbara's blog now by clicking on the link below. I know you're going to love it as much as we have!

Square Foot Gardening

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:01:28 GMT

The original edition of Square Foot Gardening was the most popular gardening book in America ever, with more than one million copies sold! In this timely sequel to his original book, Mel reveals ten major improvements to the SFG system that make it even easier to get an abundant harvest of fresh and delicious, home-grown veggies.

Raised Flower Beds

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:39:09 GMT

If you enjoy gardening, you will eventually be faced with the task of making a new bed. Raised flower beds are great if you have drainage problems or very bad soil.

Growing Yarrow

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:34:15 GMT

In the twelfth-century, knights used to carry a pouch of fresh yarrow leaves with them as a first-aid kit. Today, in the twentieth century, gardeners love it as a decorative border around their garden. Learn how to grow and harvest yarrow with the link below.

Lenten Rose

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:50:20 GMT

If your hellebores got zapped by single digit temperatures like ours did, you may need to do a little maintenance. Simply cut back to the ground any damaged leaves...soon they will be good as new.

Freezing Herbs

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:31:36 GMT

Freezing herbs like chives, chervil, basil, lemon balm, parsley, rosemary and mints is a great way to preserve their freshness. Learn four easy methods to preserve your harvest.

Basil Pesto Recipe

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:16:43 GMT

Making a basil pesto recipe is on of the many advantages to growing basil. It doesn't get much fresher than going out 30 minutes before you eat and picking a handful of fresh basil leaves for this

Annuals

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:35:45 GMT

Learn the secret for growing great looking annuals. Online resources, growing tips, our favorite picks.

Online Gardening Catalogs

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:46:08 GMT

I hope you are busy ordering seeds from catalogs right now. If you're like us, your mailbox is full of them. If not, there are lots of online catalogs to choose from. Go ahead and order what you want now. If you wait until March, you'll have a longer wait since the catalog companies get busy with orders during that time.

Storing Tulip Bilbs

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:23:59 GMT

Be sure and store your tulip bulbs the right way so they don't rot.

Bulbs For Every Garden

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:51:56 GMT

Bulbs give you a rainbow of of dazzling colors with very little work. You can find bulbs for every garden situation including borders, bedding displays, rock gardens, and raised beds.

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Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:57:57 GMT

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Square Foot Gardening for the Organic Gardener

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:41:27 GMT

Organic gardening just got easier for the masses. Lately I've learned a lot about using Mel Bartholemew's method of square foot gardening. With his new revised book called All New Square Foot Gardening, he's made lots of improvements to the old system. One thing that's especially nice is the fact that you no longer have to till. You just "go up" instead of down by adding Mels Mix of organic soil. This is a fantastic way to grow organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers with much less effort than the old way planting rows.

Tulip Bulbs

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:37:58 GMT

Here in the Mid South, we treat tulips like annuals because of our heat. Tulip bulbs perform better in full sun but will tolerate a bit of shade.

Types of Evergreen Trees

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:47:00 GMT

Different types of evergreen trees are great winter foliage plants and are easy to grow in the Mid South. These will be the backbone to your winter garden.

Growing Crocuses Gives Your Garden Great Spring Color

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:16:05 GMT

Growing crocuses is a great way to add spring color to a sunny spot in your garden. Learn tips about planting, spacing, recommended varieties as well as the number one mistake some gardeners make whe

Bearded Iris Bulbs Planting Tips

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:25:29 GMT

Bearded iris bulbs are easy to grow when you know tips on how to space, plant, divide, and what soil and light conditions they require

Daffodil Bulbs

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:34:25 GMT

Planting daffodil bulbs tips and secrets. It's a great way to get ready for a beautiful spring.

Daffodils For North American Gardens

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:26:19 GMT

The book Daffodils For North American Gardens by Brent and Becky Heath is an excellent resource for anyone interested in growing daffodils.

SBI! eLearning

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:20:55 GMT

SBI! eLearning is a 12 week course that teaches you how to build a webwsite and have a succesful online business

Our Garden Travels

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:58:58 GMT

Our garden travels are documented here. We love to visit gardens while on vacation. Here are some of our favorite gardens.

North Carolina Arboretum

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:52:54 GMT

North Carolina Arboretum is a special treat if you're near Asheville, North Carolina. A center for education, research, conservation, economic development and garden demonstration.

Carnton Plantation and Gardens

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:52:41 GMT

At the gardens of the Carnton Plantation, you will find a wonderful assortment of culinary and medicinal herbs and 19th Century heirloom flowers, ornamentals, fruits and vegetables.

This is Your Year!

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:34:18 GMT

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Indoor Herb Container Gardening

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:00:59 GMT

Indoor herb container gardening is an excellent way to use herbs year round. Learn some easy tips for beginners.

Critter Control for you garden

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:44:50 GMT

Critter control can be a daunting task for homeowners. There are solutions to problems with deer, squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits.

Landscaping with trees and shrubs

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:48:56 GMT

Adding trees and shrubs to your landscape is a good way to add interesting foliage, texture, and shapes to your garden space. Even small spaces like balconies and patios can benefit with the addition

Rose Gardening Tips

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:42:06 GMT

Rose gardening has gotten much easier with the introduction of new varities.

Best Full Sun Perennials For the South

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:57:18 GMT

Full sun perennials are the backbone to any garden. These flowers are some of the toughest and best performing plants that you will have in your garden.

Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:52:20 GMT

It's easy to see why the coreopsis 'Moonbeam' cultivar won the Perennnial Plant Association's 'Plant of the Year' award n 1992 and why it continues to be one of the ten top-selling perennials today.

Trees With Berries and Seedpods at Interest to Your Garden

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:05:57 GMT

Adding trees with ornamental berries or seedpods is a great way to add interest to your garden and to help the critters that frequent your yard too.

Shade Gardening - A Problem or A Blessing?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:56:46 GMT

Shade gardening can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardener, but adding shady places to sit and sip tea are a welcome respite on a hot summer day. Learn how to turn your shady backyard

Northern Sea Oats-The near perfect perennial

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:28:01 GMT

Northern Sea Oats is a fantastic deer-resistant perennial that adds grace and movement to any garden.

Native Orchids Growing in Tennessee?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:50:12 GMT

This past fall I attended Conservation Camp sponsored by the Federation of Tennessee Garden Clubs and heard a speaker talk of native orchids. I was

Farmers Market

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:54:42 GMT

Enjoy the Farmers Market at the Factory of Franklin every Saturday from 8-1:00 in Franklin, Tennessee. My husband and I had a great time a few weeks ago. Everything from apple cider to zucchini.
Hope you enjoy this video!

Art and Flowers Combine at Atlanta Botanical Gardens For a Great Family Outing

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:32:18 GMT

If you find yourself in the Atlanta, Georgia area between June and October, be sure and visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for the outdoor exhibition called "Moore in America." This is the largest outdoor exhibition of world-renowned British artist Henry Moore whose bronze sculptures are featured throughout the newly expanded gardens. Moore is considered one of the most significant sculptors of the 20th Century so grab your family and head to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for a real treat.

Versailles, France

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:34:14 GMT

We went to the Versailles Palace in France. Even tough it rained the whole time we were there it was still very pretty. This is just one of the many

Bruges, Belgium

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:53:52 GMT

This is a little backyard garden hidden buy the busy tourist streets of

Knot garden in Brussels, Belgium

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:52:54 GMT

We were in Brussels for four nights and stumbled upon this pretty knot garden. The city did not have many flowers planted this time of year (May).

Windsor Castle

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:22:26 GMT

This is at Windsor Castle just outside of London, England. Windsor Castle is the Queen's weekend home. This was one of the most beautiful places we

Regent's Park

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:20:53 GMT

I was over in Europe for three weeks, and this was our first stop in London. Regent's Park is one of the largest parks in the downtown London

Mint Herbs

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:29:47 GMT

This morning I made mint chocolate chip brownies using my peppermint plant that I have planted in my strawberry jar on the back deck. It's easy to do by following these easy directions:

Cut the top five inches off your mint plant (cutting right above a leaf node will keep it bushey). This will give you about 2 teaspoons chopped herbs.
Strip leaves off the steam and rinse under water
Pat dry lightly. Be sure not to pat so hard that it bruises the leaves. This would cause the essential oils to escape.
Next, chop-up leaves well with an herb grinder, knife, or scissors.
Make brownies according to directions on a box mix or make them from scratch.
Once mixed, place 1 teaspoon (for 9x9 square container) chopped mint in with batter and mix well. I used 2 teaspoons for a 9 X 13 dish.
Cook according to directions.

Growing Mint

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:26:46 GMT

If you have an herb garden, you most likely are growing mint mint. Learn the secrets of growing it and not letting it take over your garden.

Bring Your Own Shovel Sale

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:18:22 GMT

What a great idea! I saw in the Tennessean yesterday that this Saturday, June 30th, in the Nashville area, you can dig your own plants from Master Gardener Barbara Wallace's yard and pay her individually for them. With most plants being under $5.00, this is a great opportunity to stock up on some new perennials like irises and Annabelle hydrangeas. The sale runs from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Saturday, at Barbara's home at 601 Park Hill Drive, off Leake Avenue near Parmer Park in Belle Meade. Call 352-2833 for more information. Once you get your plants home and planted, be sure and cut them back by about 1/3. This helps prevent transplant shock by allowing the plant to spend its energy on sending out new roots rather than trying to support the leaves. (If you have no idea what I just said, be sure and ask Barbara before you leave!)