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The Irises Waltz In
May Dreams Gardens &bull Today
May I introduce to you Iris histrioides 'Lady Beatrix Stanley', a new dwarf iris that I purchased last fall from Brent and Becky's Bulbs. Did you know that there really once was a Lady Beatrix Stanley? I assumed there was, and went on a little Internet search for her. It… Full Story »
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Gardening with Bearded Iris: Spring Cleanup, Fertilizing Irises, and Iris Borer Control
Dave's Garden &bull Yesterday
You look out at your iris bed this week and see A not much! My bearded irises are looking pretty dormant. The bedAs main feature is the collection of zinc markers rising up like little headstones in a cemetery. You… Full Story »
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Whitehall 30" Palm Tree Weathervane
sponsored listing • Shopping.comThe Whitehall 30 Traditional Directions Weathervanes with Color Ornaments are crafted of rust free aluminum. Whitehall has been making Weathervanes for over 60 years, you can be assured that you will receive a carefully crafted and meticulously detailed weather instrument that will provide a lifetime...Full Story »
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Too many temptations from Annie's Annuals
Fresh Dirt &bull Yesterday
Asclepias, to start with. A. speciosa, the well-named `Showy Milkweed', shown on the left, for sure. Besides being a Western native plant and a host for monarch butterflies, this plant has large silvery-green leaves and fragrant flowers. A. cancellata `White… Full Story »
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Hawaiian Flower Stew
Digital Flower Pictures.com &bull Mar 9, 2010
I have decided to join the blogging craze. I am looking forward to taking a moment to find out a little more about the plants I have been photographing. I hope to explore all aspects of plants, flowers, trees and… Full Story »
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The Chicken Chronicles, Week Four
Garden Rant &bull Yesterday
The chicks continue to grow at an astonishing, almost freakish rate. You can almost see the feathers emerge. They are quite entertaining and simply can't wait to be let out of their box so they can fly around the bathroom.… Full Story »
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2 Black Willow Trees!
sponsored listing • Shopping.comfast growing Beautiful trees shade landscape trees garden and yard ponds and water garden trees...Full Story »
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Garden products market set to grow by 95m
Horticulture Week: Latest Garden Retail News &bull 2 Hours Ago
The garden products market will grow by 95m in 2010, according to a new report from MTW Research, despite 'garden grabbing' loopholes and the recession. MTW says sales growth in 2009 highlighted a "healthy underlying resilience" in the market, despite… Full Story »
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Garden products market set to grow by 95m
Horticulture Week: Latest Ornamentals Production News &bull 2 Hours Ago
The garden products market will grow by 95m in 2010, according to a new report from MTW Research, despite 'garden grabbing' loopholes and the recession. MTW says sales growth in 2009 highlighted a "healthy underlying resilience" in the market, despite… Full Story »
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Dividing hellebores
Homes & Gardens - The Oregonian - OregonLive.com &bull Yesterday
The hellebores are lovely this time of year, aren't they? Anne Jaeger's flowers are standing up for all to notice this month, and this plant is a great winter addition to your yard. She'd like to get more, so she's… Full Story »
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Garden centres react to 2020 peat-free call as Diarmuid Gavin claims Westland peat-free credit
Horticulture Week: Latest Garden Retail News &bull Yesterday
A Westland representative said: "Westland Horticulture has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with Diarmuid and his help and advice continues to be very valuable. Our first totally peat-free compost was launched in the early 1990s. Jamie Robinson, our technical director,… Full Story »
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Garden Gnome Leaning on Tree
sponsored listing • Shopping.comThis colorful Garden Gnome leaning on a tree stump will keep your flowers company, and guests entertained. Fun garden gnome statues are lovable ways t......Full Story »
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Gardener Snake (Wordless Wednesday)
Mr. McGregor's Daughter &bull Yesterday
Welcome to Squirrelhaven, my Zone 5 garden in Northern Illinois. Full Story »
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Colourful Inspiration at TBG
My Roots Run Deep &bull Yesterday
I love perennials. They are crammed into every available space in my garden. From about May to November they look absolutely fabulous. Through most of the winter the sedums, coneflowers, black-eyed susans and globe thistles stand tall, braving the elements.… Full Story »
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Garden products market set to grow by 95m
Horticulture Week &bull 2 Hours Ago
The garden products market will grow by 95m in 2010, according to a new report from MTW Research, despite 'garden grabbing' loopholes and the recession. MTW says sales growth in 2009 highlighted a "healthy underlying resilience" in the market, despite… Full Story »
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Trimming and crafting days!
A Succulent Life! &bull Yesterday
Hey that title reminds me of my self proclaimed "Country Woman Days" I tried to do one vacation week, and it about wore me out! Ha. It was fun trying it though. I made breads, washed, cleaned, trimmed, crafted, did old time… Full Story »
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Cenizos Make the First Cut
The Grackle &bull Yesterday
Egads, that's ugly isn't it?! I hate driveways. And cars. Oh, a world without either would be so grand. I also realized that half of the long narrow area is in full sun, perfect for one of my favorite, if… Full Story »
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Cottage Size Weather Vane Weathervane Pine Trees Garden
sponsored listing • Shopping.comCottage size Weathervane - Pine Trees This is a beautiful cottage size weathervane would add the perfect touch to your home or garden.It is made from ......Full Story »
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Safely Home
Heather's Garden &bull Mar 9, 2010
The view of the tree from the street last summer. I don't know what will grow there. It's the north side of the house, still pretty well covered by the other trees in that area, but it will get eastern… Full Story »
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Garden writing and irresponsible journalism
Landscape and horticulture expert &bull Yesterday
Get any knife from the kitchen drawer and pop it through the chest wall anywhere close the the third rib from the right; don't worry about damaging what's behind because it can be secured with superglue afterwards. Once open, get… Full Story »
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The Shores Of Kipahulu
Outside Clyde &bull Today
At the end of and beyond, on the road to Hana is a lovely place to camp before the next day's adventure to Kahanu Garden at the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Full Story »
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Woodland Trust urges political parties to double tree cover in 50 years
Horticulture Week: Latest Parks & Gardens News &bull Today
A 'Growing the Future' manifesto has been launched by the Woodland Trust in a bid to ensure the UK's native woods and trees take firm root in the general election debate. Full Story »
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Topics:
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Wetland Gardens
From the Pondlady's Pad &bull Mar 9, 2010
When Jan Goldfield took up the task of building a pond in her backyard in 1987, it was strictly as a hobby. Once completed, Goldfields garden and pond was such a showpiece that friends encouraged her to market her skills.… Full Story »
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Organic farming lessons at Red Wing start March 27
www.mountainx.com via @1stGardening &bull Mar 9, 2010Blogwire is a compilation of local news and information gathered by area citizens and Xpress staff. Posting to Blogwire is open to any resident interested in participating. We welcome you to post what you see as important local news and information. Contact us to join. Starting on March 27, 2010, Red Wing Farm will… Full Story »































