Monthly Archives: July 2011

Watering Hanging Baskets

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Tracy

If you’re like me, you’re probably experiencing unseasonably warm weather in summer. In summer heat, it can be a challenge to keep most container plants watered. But hanging baskets are the potted plants that have the most difficulty. Hanging baskets … Continue reading →

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Too Hot to Fire Up the Stove? Make Bruschetta from your Garden!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Tracy

For some reason, the kitchen in my house is not as well-insulated as the rest of the building. This isn’t a problem in winter, when my cooking experiments heat the whole room. But when the temperatures outside are 105 degrees … Continue reading →

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Trash Vs. Treasure

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Tracy

When I was in my teens, we had a younger cousin who was touchy-feely with the plants in my mother’s flower bed – to the detriment of the plants, and my mom’s temper. When the cousin’s mother wouldn’t stop him … Continue reading →

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Helping Potted Plants Survive Drought Conditions on a Budget

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Tracy

Drought times are especially tricky for container gardeners. Plants in pots have less soil volume and less access to water than plants placed in the ground. If your area is experiencing a drought, the local city may have started water … Continue reading →

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The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tracy

Yesterday I wrote about the authentically recreated gardens at Monticello after hearing about them from a trip my in-laws took. Today’s garden is another one that my in-laws got to see while on vacation. Since I loved gardening, they told … Continue reading →

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The Gardens at Monticello

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Tracy

Today’s article is inspired by the stories that my In-Laws told when they recently took a trip to Monticello. Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United … Continue reading →

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Mt. Magazine Butterfly Hike: Wild and Naturalized Plants that Attract Butterflies

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Tracy

Mount Magazine is the highest point in the state of Arkansas. It is also home to the State Park with the highest elevation in Arkansas. The park is known for hiking trails, a lodge built right out on a ledge … Continue reading →

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Temperature, Humidity and Fertilzer for African Violets

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Tracy

All this week, I’ve focused on the care of African Violets. For the wrap-up of my week on African Violets, I wanted to cover the rest of the basics. Temperature and Humidity African Violets prefer a temperature range between 65 … Continue reading →

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