Anne, Author at Anne of Green Gardens

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Seems like kids aren’t kids for long. Most are glued to a phone texting (girls) or a computer video game (boys) before they are 10. Don’t get me wrong, I think technology is really great and all, but I feel sad that so many children miss out on the wonder of dirt. Looking back on […]

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California Poppy

March 2, 2012 / Anne / 3 Comments

In 4th grade, students study California history and learn about its state flower, the California Poppy. As a kid I picked a bouquet and put it in a vase. I was intrigued that the flowers closed at night and opened in the morning. I happened to mention it at school and some mean boy told […]

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Anne’s Miniature Garden

February 27, 2012 / Anne / 3 Comments

This past weekend I dove headfirst into the world of miniature gardening. I had tons of fun creating this little garden world. Before starting, it’s a good idea to decide on your “theme” and have an idea of what plants you want to use. Or, you can be like me and spend 1 1/2 hours […]

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New USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

February 18, 2012 / Anne / 0 Comments

Last month the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated their Plant Hardiness Zone map, which hadn’t been updated since 1990. The map provides gardeners with information regarding hardiness zones. Look yours up here by entering your zip code in the plant zone finder box. A plant “hardiness zone” is the average lowest temperature range for […]

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Miniature Gardens & Fairy Gardens

February 14, 2012 / Anne / 3 Comments

For physiological reasons, humans adore miniature things. Take for example, babies, kittens and puppies. I say this because when I saw photos of these tiny gardens at MiniatureGardenShoppe.com my English turned into “baby talk.” I felt a bit silly, but then realized surely these photos affect everyone else in a similar manner. (ahem) Once I finished […]

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Anne’s Spring Veggie Garden Story

February 10, 2012 / Anne / 2 Comments

Ah yes my young grasshoppers…it is with fondness that I look back and remember my first garden. I was so young and terribly excited, probably about 12 years old. I knew with certainty that my garden would be amazing. It would impress my friends, family and the neighbors. My vegetable business would be famous, and […]

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Apartment Gardening in 4 Square Feet (in Winter)

January 31, 2012 / Anne / 2 Comments

I’ve written 3 posts about square foot gardening, the most I’ve written about any topic, but was compelled to add yet another! I have to be honest, I’m quite skeptical of the chapter on gardening on pavement. I can’t help it. There is so little soil involved, and my gardening mind cannot wrap itself around […]

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Gardening in Sandy Soil

January 10, 2012 / Anne / 1 Comment

Gardening in sandy soil can be a challenge for gardeners, especially those who want to save water. As I mentioned in “What’s My Soil Type,” water moves freely through sandy soil. This also means it moves freely past plant root zones! When this happens, soil dries out more frequently and plants wilt and/or die if not […]

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What’s My Soil Type?

January 4, 2012 / Anne / 0 Comments

One of the toughest classes I took in college was about soil, it was called “Soils 101.” You wouldn’t think a class about dirt would be so difficult! The first thing I learned was not to call it “dirt.” This produced an eye-roll followed by a sigh and look of disgust from our teacher who […]

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