Friday, May 17, 2024

May Gardening Guide - Florida

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Vegetables you should not grow together

 If you are wondering what combinations of vegetables you should not grow together, click here for an article that will tell y...
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Sunday, March 10, 2024

March Gardening Guide - Florida

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Water Fountain Maintenance

 Click here for an excellent article on water fountain maintenan...
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Sunday, March 3, 2024

What Happens When a Seed Germinates

 Spring has sprung in Central Florida.  As I opened the door to go outside this morning, the humidity hit me in the face.  WOW it went from winter to spring really fast.  Last week we were experiencing lows in the 40's with no humidity and now we are in high humidity with mid 80's...
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Friday, February 16, 2024

DIY Bubble Fountain

 I would be totally happy with this fountain.It utilizes easy to find components and looks easy enough for me to put together.The sound of a water fountain is so soothing and relaxing.  Gotta put one together this year!Click here to go to the article.  Other examples are shown for in...
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All About Poison Ivy

 Someone working in my yard told me I have poison ivy growing in my yard.  Just my luck, he would not touch it to clear it out.  So I decided to do some research.  I don't know if I should trust this guy or not . . . better to be educated on the subject before I go any further.I...
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Thursday, February 15, 2024

DIY Birdseed Bells

 One of my greatest joys is to sit outside and enjoy nature.  My favorite thing is to feed the birds and watch them interact with each other.  They are especially silly around the bird bath.These birdseed bells seem to be something I can enjoy watching the birds with.  They...
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Monday, October 30, 2023

DIY Plant Sprays For Indoor & Outdoor Pests

 As an organic gardener, I prefer to use homemade sprays so I know what it is made with.  Click here for some DIY spra...
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Monday, October 23, 2023

How To Save Coleus Plants This Fall

 Coleus grows as an annual in most climates, but is actually a perennial as long as you protect it from frosts.  Click here for the artic...
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