In order to produce food, plants need a regular supply of deep water. The amount and frequency of water depends upon which types of plants you have and whether they are new or already established. During a drought, your county may enact laws that dictate how often you can water or if you can water […]
Finish reading: Growing Food During a DroughtAuthor: Anne (page 8 of 17)
You may have noticed the captions underneath almost all of my photos have the same note: photo by Holly Guenther. I wanted you to get a chance to get to know her. Aside from being a fabulous photographer, Holly has many other artistic pursuits. I sat down with her to do a mini interview. Holly, […]
Finish reading: Meet Holly Guenther aka Kimchi Kawaii!If you live in USDA zones 8 and higher, you may be one of those lucky people who has a citrus tree in the landscape. (USDA zone 7 gardeners can also grow citrus but need to take more precautions during winter to protect their trees). Citrus trees do best with protection from cold air and […]
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If you’ve never had a poinsettia in your home because you thought they were poisonous, I have good news! No one has ever died from eating or being exposed to poinsettia plants. And, there is a study to back it up (American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 1996). The study found that most people exposed to […]
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The festive blossoms of amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) make a great addition to any holiday décor. Flower color can be red, white, peach, pink or combinations of these colors. The flowers are 8-10 inches wide on stems over a foot tall, and blooms may last for several weeks! How to Care for a Blooming Amaryllis Plant […]
Finish reading: Amaryllis, the Bulb that Blooms for many Moons!Plant ProfileGood things come to those who “plant” ahead. This includes seeing the lovely blossoms of spring bulbs. In many areas there is still time to plant. Check out this bulb planting chart (scroll down a page or so) to find planting times for your area. Visit your local nursery or garden center to pick out […]
Finish reading: Plant Bulbs Now for Spring Color!
Fall is the time of year when deciduous trees begin to change color from green to gold, red, purple and brown. The term “deciduous” means to lose leaves each year. Before the leaves fall off, they often turn color as the green chlorophyll pigments fade away to unmask other pigment colors underneath. I’ve listed a […]
Finish reading: Best Fall Color PlantsI’ve written my first book! It’s about Miniature Gardening. I hope you will watch my video and check out the campaign, and help make my book a published reality. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/771167195/anne-of-green-gardens-miniature-gardening?ref=live Anne
Finish reading: Kickstarter Campaign: Launched!Last year I ate the yummiest cherry tomatoes EVER. A coworker left some on my desk and I enjoyed them thoroughly. By the time I asked her for more so I could save the seeds, it was too late! Her family had eaten all the tomatoes. And who could blame them? They were absolutely delectable. […]
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