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The Green Thumbers: Memories of Lawn Care...
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Monday, September 12, 2011. Memories of Lawn Care. My Uncle Michael loved to work in the yard. In fact, he was a self-described fanatic! He was the first person I knew who had his own fertilizer cart and had a flawless bluegrass lawn. I was four years old when I first saw him work with his cart and I remember asking him what he was doing. He stopped and explained why it was important to "feed the lawn" on a regular basis to keep it healthy. If a healthy lawn and garden is important to you, you know how n...
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The Green Thumbers: January 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010. Sunny Days are Here. The sun came out to play and I had a short spell of spring fever. I headed for the potting shed and realized- baby.it's cold outside! First I adorned my doorstep with thrillers, fillers and spillers! I planted 3 rows of zinnias, dahlias and sunflowers to keep my vase looking luscious on the table all summer long. I planted my early girl tomatoes and beefsteak tomatoes for the big guy and the little one! Tuesday, January 5, 2010. When we return I will post ab...
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The Green Thumbers: March 2010
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Friday, March 26, 2010. A peek at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. Right away I noticed tulips and hyacinths tucked into every kind of landscape! 160; I L-O-ve this! In the northern tundra we wait soooo long for spring to bloom. Spring bulbs give us color before our shrubs and perennials have warmed up for the season. The whole left from spring bulbs is the perfect place to fill in annuals for color punch the rest of the season…. My favorite is always LUCIOUS containers! 160; (No surprise though:) ).
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The Green Thumbers: April 2010
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Friday, April 23, 2010. Thrillers, Fillers, and Spillers. Nothing says welcome or relax - it's summertime like a pot full of beaming flowers. In our climate, perennials give color burst for moments each season. . Containers are essential for color and style in the garden. You can design your own amazing looking containers:. Be creative in your plant choices (think outside the 4 pack). Select plants that will thrive in the container and location. Use a top quality potting mix.you keep hearing this,.
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The Green Thumbers: May 2011
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Hydrangeas: Pink or Blue. For hydrangea blooms to be pink:. For hydrangea blooms to be blue:. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. The Green Thumbers LOVES. Click the Sunflower to learn more. Wouldn't you love to have one of these? Clic the pic' to design your own custom gift. Find her in the Garden Chic Boutique. Follow us for FUN in every season. Hydrangeas: Pink or Blue. Dirty Hands, Beautiful Life -by Tenneil. The Assignment of Loneliness. Grow It. Eat It.
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The Green Thumbers: Rainy Weather Risk!!!
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Leaves may curl, shrivel or have spots ranging from tan to black. The infected leaves will often drop at times the entire plant may shed its leaves. When the weather dries, new leaf growth will likely appear. Rake fallen infected leaves up quickly and discard. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. The Green Thumbers LOVES. Click the Sunflower to learn more. Wouldn't you love to have one of these? Clic the pic' to design your own custom gift. Spring is alrea...
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The Green Thumbers: August 2011
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Monday, August 22, 2011. Mommy, What Kind of Flower is That? What kind of flower is that, Mommy? I whispered as Mom and I knelt in the grass. I was four years old and we were out on one of our nature walks. That's a Dandelion," she told me. I gasped, in awe. I was easily impressed at that age. "I thought Dandelions were yellow. This is all white and fuzzy.". That's because it has gone to seed. if you blow on it, the little white seeds will blow away.". Because they're weeds," she replied. The stem) of ma...
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The Green Thumbers: Fairy Gardening 101
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Fairy Gardens are adorable. There is no way around it.There's something about a miniature paradise accompanied by tiny accessories arranged in a little garden box that is irresistible. The really cool thing about these gardens is that although there are plants that have been developed to use in them and there are trimmings recommended. By the manufacturer, a Fairy Gardener does not have to be limited to these options. Fairy gardens are limitless opportunities. Hens and Chickens (...
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The Green Thumbers: February 2011
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011. These bulbs are prized for their willingness to produce large and colorful blooms indoors in the fall (South African Amaryllis) or in the dead of winter (Dutch Amaryllis). PRE-BLOOM CARE OF AMARYLLIS:. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. The Green Thumbers LOVES. Click the Sunflower to learn more. Wouldn't you love to have one of these? Clic the pic' to design your own custom gift. Find her in the Garden Chic Boutique. Follow us for FUN in every season.
