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November 2008

Check Out This Great Guide to Growing Carrots in Pots

November 9, 2008

I found this informative and funny tutorial on growing carrots in containers and thought I would pass it along. I am growing these adorable little ball-shapped carrots. This is actually my first time growing carrots. Has anyone out there have tips for growing carrots? I think they’re supposed to be pretty easy…? Photo by see.wolf

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A Winter Container Idea

November 7, 2008

I posted this a while back, but I think it was too early for most people to start thinking about winter container ideas. This recipe features plants that can handle frost and even a bit of snow. You’ll need: A large frost-hardy container (C) 1 large swiss chard (or three smaller ones potted in a […]

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Grow Your Own…Great DIY Balcony Gardening Ideas

November 7, 2008

Grow Your Own … Food So Your Kids Will Eat Healthily Grow Your Own … Winter Herb and Vegetable Garden Grow Your Own … Salad Bowl Grow Your Own … Herbal Tea Garden Grow Your Own … Natural Mosquito Repellant Grow Your Own … Privacy Screen

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Trees for Small Spaces

November 6, 2008

In the December issue of Fine Gardening, David Leckey writes about trees suitable for small spaces. Here are David’s suggestions: ‘Diana’ Weeping Larch ‘Tamukeyama’ Japanese Maple ‘Twisted Growth’ Deodar Cedar ‘Cesarini Blue’ Limber Pine ‘Cumulus’ Allegany Serviceberry ‘Hillside Upright’ Spruce Lavender Twist Redbud ‘Viridis’ Japanese Maple ‘Green Prince’ Cedar If you’re growing a tree in […]

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Another Sale

November 5, 2008

This is a great time of year for budget minded balcony gardeners. Lots of sales on plants and pots. Check out Crate and Barrel’s sale items, especially their eco pots, now only five bucks a piece including the saucer. Also of interest to small space gardeners is their iron scrollwork herb planter and finial plant […]

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As We Ponder the Winner of the American Presidential Election…

November 4, 2008

I ask you, what would John McCain and Barak Obama plant if they were container gardeners? Economy schmonemy. Plants are where its at people! Okay, just kidding. The economy is a pretty serious issue, as are others. As the first polls close in the East, I want to go on record as saying that I […]

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Van Engelen Bulb Sale

November 4, 2008

Van Engelen Bulb Company is having an end of season sale (15% off). Check it out. There are some really gorgeous plants for great prices. For example, you can get five bulbs of this lily (‘Lollipop’) for $6.16. In addition to lilies, they also have a lot of the really neat allium bulbs on sale, […]

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Great Expectations

November 4, 2008

When you have a really small garden, like I do, every little flower bud gets noticed. And the second a bud gets noticed, the “Great Expectations” wait begins. I know the old saying is “a watched pot never boils,” but I swear it could just as easily be, “a watched bud never opens.” I have […]

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November Contest – There’s No Need to Dread Winter!

November 3, 2008

I’m very excited about this month’s contest, and I hope you are too! One of the reasons I am super excited is that my favorite seed company is donating part of the prize. The picture below is a hint… How to Participate It’s super easy to participate in this contest. All you have to do […]

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