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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Seed Packets=Infinite Possibilities!
Hoarding is an interesting phenomenon. Although I don’t watch much television, I happened to catch part of an episode of “Hoarders” at the gym this past week. It made me realize I might have a slight hoarding issue with seed … Continue reading
Posted in Seeds, Starting a Garden
Tagged addict, Cooperative Extension, fetish, frost date, hoard, hoarder, planning a garden, plant zone, seeds
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Episode 1: Container Gardening with Cacti and Succulents
Episode 1: Container Gardening with Cacti and Succulents Anne demonstrates how to clean up an “out of control” container garden, how to propagate succulents and how to plant a cactus container garden. Click to Watch!
Posted in Episodes, Videos
Tagged Angelina Stonecrop, Cacti, Cactus, Container Gardening, desert plants, Episodes, Hen and Chicks, Japanese Stonecrop, replanting, roots, Rosary Beads, Succulents, watering
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Build Yer Own Beer Snail Trap
Most people dislike snails and step on them without a thought. However, if you observe one up close, you’ll notice it’s a pretty cool little creature. Pick one up and watch how its body quickly goes back into the shell. … Continue reading
Artichokes
Although expensive at the store, artichokes are quite easy to grow if you live in the right zone. In zones 8-9, artichokes grow year round, become dormant in the winter, and then return in spring. In other zones, artichokes must … Continue reading
Posted in Eat It!, Vegetables, Winter
Tagged artichokes, baby artichokes, flower, planning a garden, thistle, vegetables, winter gardening
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