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Little Garden Grow: 'Rominette Pink' English Daisy
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Thursday, June 23, 2011. Rominette Pink' English Daisy. My English Daisies in June 2011. A flower that keeps on blooming, tons of blooms from Spring through early summer with a nice soft pink color. Great for low gardens and rock gardens. Plant in a cool place with moist soil, in sun or shade. Grows about 5" tall, water weekly during dry spells. Pinch off dead blooms to encourage new blooms. Plant in a cool place for the best rebloom next season. Skyberry Studio, Creative Director. Mini Mothers Day Roses.
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Little Garden Grow: 'Americana Violet' Zonal Geranium
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Friday, July 2, 2010. Americana Violet' Zonal Geranium. I started with a 6" 'Americana Violet' Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum) from Al's Garden Center. I planted it in full sun in a cedar planter box (. Above, in June 2010. This annual produces very bold, fuschia colored flowers on top of dark green foliage that will bloom through Summer, great for containers or planters. Skyberry Studio, Creative Director. July 10, 2010 at 1:30 AM. Hi just dropping by here. have a nice day! Carrot Flies, Moths:.
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Little Garden Grow: July 2010
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Thursday, July 15, 2010. Devon Cottage (TM) Rosie Cheeks. I started with a 8"Proven Selections Award Winning Devon Cottage (TM) Rosie Cheeks (Dianthus hybrid) carnation. These carnations are perennials and come back the second year with twice as many blooms. Blooms from spring to through summer. Above) My Rosie Cheeks in bloom in July. This is a perennial in zones 7 -11. Before winter, remove all dead blooms and cover base of plant with hazelnut shells. Skyberry Studio, Creative Director. Americana Viole...
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Little Garden Grow: 'Otto Quast' ('Quasti') Spanish Lavender
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Monday, May 16, 2011. Otto Quast' ('Quasti') Spanish Lavender. I started with a 4" starter 'Otto Quast' ('Quasti') Spanish Lavender, Lavandula stoechas, from Al's Garden Center. This particular variety of Lavender has very distinctive large purple flowers and attracts butterflies. Above) My lavender in May 2011, about a month after planting. Spanish Lavender prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Grows to 24-26" high and is hardy in zones 7 - 9. Excellent indoor houseplant for colder climates. These min...
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Little Garden Grow: 'Early Bird Radiance' Carnations
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Monday, August 1, 2011. Early Bird Radiance' Carnations. My 'Early Bird Radiance' Carnations in May 2011, shortly after transplant. I started with a 6" 'Early Bird Radiance' Carnation (Dianthus 'Early Bird Radiance' USPP). From Al's Garden Center. This perennial has crimson red flowers and blooms from Spring to early summer (although mine is still blooming and it's now August, follow tips below). It is compact, closer to a mini carnation, with greenish-blue foliage. Skyberry Studio, Creative Director.
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Little Garden Grow: Storage
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How to Store Fresh Herbs:. Lay fresh herbs in two layers of tin foil, refrigerate or freeze up to 6 - 8 weeks. Lay flat or hang in a cool, dry place. Once completely dry, store in an airtight container for up to 12 months. Store in air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Chop herbs and put into ice cube trays, fill with water and freeze for 6 - 12 months. Use in soups, stems and refreshments. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Gardening Tips and Tricks. Early Bird Radiance Carnations. I star...
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Little Garden Grow: Rose Mega Splash Geranium
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Monday, May 16, 2011. Rose Mega Splash Geranium. I started with a 3" Americana Rose Mega Splash Zonal Geranium 'Amri Pikegs' from Al's Garden Center. This is a great plant for summer long blooming of rose colored blooms with dark eyes. (above) My Geranium in May 2011 a couple days after transplanting. Zonal Geraniums prefer full sun and dry to normal watering. They are heat tolerant and produce dark green leaves. Skyberry Studio, Creative Director. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Carrot Flies, Moths:.
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Little Garden Grow: May 2011
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Monday, May 16, 2011. Otto Quast' ('Quasti') Spanish Lavender. I started with a 4" starter 'Otto Quast' ('Quasti') Spanish Lavender, Lavandula stoechas, from Al's Garden Center. This particular variety of Lavender has very distinctive large purple flowers and attracts butterflies. Above) My lavender in May 2011, about a month after planting. Spanish Lavender prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Grows to 24-26" high and is hardy in zones 7 - 9. Excellent indoor houseplant for colder climates. I started...
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Little Garden Grow: 'Purity' Candytuft
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Thursday, July 28, 2011. My 'Purity' Candytuft in June 2011. I started with a 4" 'Purity' Candytuft 'Iberis sempervirens perennial from Al's Garden Center. This plant has very soft white flowers that almost look bouncy and lively in the garden atop dark green foliage. This plant is compact and low-growing, ideal for rock gardens or ground cover. Plant in full sun or PM shade, water 2 - 3 times per week or until established. Grows 7 - 9" tall. Skyberry Studio, Creative Director. Gardening Tips and Tricks.
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Little Garden Grow: September 2009
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Saturday, September 19, 2009. Perennials with Extended Bloom Periods. These perennials have a colorful bloom period of 10 weeks or more. Plant them to maintain color in your garden for longer periods of time. Right) My Garden boxes in late Summer 2008. Campanula carpatica, C. portenschlagiana. Yellow Bleeding Heart (. Fringed Bleeding Heart (. Skyberry Studio, Creative Director. Wednesday, September 9, 2009. There are five commonly used terms associated with each of the five types of tomatoes. Turnips pr...
