This beautiful cactus can also be grown outdoors in a subtropical climate. We used to grow them in hanging pots for the carport jungle.
Click here to go to the article page on Birds and Blooms for everything you want to know about Christmas Cactus.
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"Did you know that how you water your poinsettias during the holiday season is one of the biggest factors of all in determining just how long your plant will keep it’s gorgeous colorful leaves in place throughout the holiday season – and that misting your poinsettia regularly can play a huge role in that too?" - comment from Old World Garden Farms about the article.
Since I grew my poinsettias outdoors, I didn't know about misting them. Check out the article if you did not know it either.
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"As it turns out, fall is actually the perfect time to provide a little care for the daylilies growing in your flowerbeds. As the cooler autumn temperatures settle in, a little bit of work now with your daylilies will pay big dividends for your plants next year – and beyond" from Simple Garden Life.
This is a good article for me to reference back to since I was thinking about growing flowering bulb plants that I know little about. Actually, I'm not sure if I can grow then in zone 9. They sure produce gorgeous flowers.
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The poinsettia in the photo is from my yard many years ago. I'm sorry to say it is no longer living since after JR, my first husband, passed away I had no interest in gardening or anything else. But I have my photos that I cherish.
There was a cluster of the plants and they lasted for years. After the holidays, the flowers would fade, but the plant remained healthy. That is because I took good care of it and I am in zone 9.
The article comes from Martha Stewart.com and here is what they had to say about the article: "How long do poinsettias typically last, and how can you help them live a long, healthy life? We spoke to gardening experts and got the full scoop."
Click here to go to the article where there is lots of information provided on everything you want to know about poinsettia.
Although birds can adapt to weather conditions, there are things we can do to help them. Thinking about them adapting to weather conditions, I often wonder what they do to survive a hurricane. Squirrels too. Nature is amazing.
The featured article comes from Birds and Blooms and provides excellent information on ways you can help the birds.
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Real Christmas trees can be very pricey, so why not do everything you can to keep them as healthy as possible so they will last through the holidays. I have used fake Christmas trees, but there is nothing like a real one with their beauty and wonderful Christmas smell until the needles start falling off.
Rural Sprout has an excellent article that goes into everything about real Christmas trees starting with the selection of the tree.
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Many would like to overwinter their container plants for use again the next year, especially if they are on a tight budget.
Kerry Meyer at Proven Winners has written a very informative article on overwintering perennials and shrubs in containers. Topics include what to do with potted plants at the end of the season, choosing the best plants for overwintering, choosing a container, care considerations, and overwintering marginally hardy plants.
Click here to go to the article. Thank you Kerry.
Here is a video to go with the article.
This article had me wondering if I could use my spiral ginger roots for use in the kitchen. When I did a little research I discovered that I can. That is good news since they grow like weeds in my yard year after year. So I guess this article is for all types of gingers. Good news. I will try using my roots for cooking.
Click here to read Jim and Mary's article from ThisIsMyGarden.com to read more about growing ginger as a houseplant.
A great way to save money is to grow your own vegetables, but Cari at Homesteading in Ohio takes an extra step to save money by using kitchen scraps.
I have grown green onions from scrap very easily and look forward to using some of her techniques to grow more vegetables from scrap.
Her article is very informative with many tips to start saving money by kitchen scrap gardening.
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My featured article covers how to overwintering your coleus and everything else you want to know about the coleus plant. In my zone 9B garden, I don't have to worry about winter too much. For the occasional frost, I move the plants in containers in my carport where they are protected. My loss of plants is minimal unless we get an unusually cold winter. Then I just cover or move them.
Click here to go to the article from the blog This Is My Garden.
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 during the day.
All that prompted me to head to Amazon and buy some seeds. Coleus and zinnias to begin with to bring some color into my boring property. We bought tomato and pepper seeds last year, but The Captain got sick and was in the hospital months before he passed away. Now I am left with finding ways to bring some pleasure and joy into my life. The color in the garden will do it for me so I can sit outside again as I used to enjoy nature.
So I have turned my attention to gardening on the internet. What I found today is an excellent article all about seed germination. Growing from seed is one of my favorite garden tasks. It is so satisfying!
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I look forward to new posts on my new adventures this spring!
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 found this informative article and thought I would share it with you guys.
Source: diyideacenter.com
As an organic gardener, I prefer to use homemade sprays so I know what it is made with.
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Coleus grows as an annual in most climates, but is actually a perennial as long as you protect it from frosts.
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