Saturday, July 20, 2013

Outdoor shower

When it comes to the garden, there are many projects that are still dreams and ideas in my head . . . an outdoor shower is on the top of that list! From Sunset Magazine . . . This weekend project has three basic parts: two wing walls and a center pole with the plumbing attached.  Time: One...
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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Gardening tips from a master gardener

As a long time fan of Home and Garden Television (HGTV), the programming changes that have pushed my favorite gardening shows off the air continue to upset me.  Apparently, ratings for gardening shows fall short of the television executives' expectations and shows geared toward the real estate...
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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Fabulous Water Features

This type of water feature is way on top of my wish list . . . and has been for many years.   Water features can be a large, elaborate and expensive set up or can be very simple and inexpensive.  The possibilities are endless, but where do you start? Cost has been a huge inhibitor...
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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Tips on growing basil

Our basil seedlings are growing like weeds!  We are going to have more basil plants than I have ever grown at one time :)  One can never have enough basil and I love giving them to friends and family to enjoy . . . ready to pinch and use in cooking. Have you ever had a homemade...
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

How to Build a Flower Tower

The possibilities are endless with these flower towers . . . different shapes, sizes, different plants, herb garden . . . love it! What you will need: Flower pot of your choice (For this I will use a 13 inch pot) 4-foot galvanized wire fencing with 2-inch x 4-inch openings Landscaping...
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Monday, May 6, 2013

Beautiful container plantings

Seems like I love container planting more and more as time goes by.  I love being creative and taking inspiration from other gardeners to come up with my own creations.   Although there are many wonderful websites to inspire us, my latest favorite is Fine Gardening Magazine's website....
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Cranberry Hibiscus

We have officially started working in the carport jungle getting it cleaned up and organized. The basil, tomato and pepper seedlings are thriving and we are so excited about getting our vegetable and herb gardens going.  For color in the garden, I have planted rainbow coleus, red salvia...
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Elegant Garden

The elegance of this garden immediately caught my attention when I was browsing through Fine Gardening's garden photo section for some garden inspiration.   Photo: Courtesy of Barbara Nuffer via Fine Gardening Since our property is so large and we really don't want to be a slave to the garden...
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Raised Beds

Need some inspiration for your spring garden? Click here for an awesome gallery of raised beds! ...
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Monday, March 11, 2013

Bamboo accents and incredible lighting

This yard reminds me that you can decorate the outdoors as you do the indoors.  Love the uplights to highlight the awesome bamboo accents.  Love this yard! Click here to see more photos. Photo: Courtesy of Susan Wawrzynowicz via Fine Gardeni...
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