341 articles on "plant"

Grow Monster Cosmos

Every year I plant the cosmos variety ?Versailles? by seed, as well as ?Seashell?, ?Sonata?, and ?Psycho?, in my garden (Cosmos bipannutus, Hardy to Zone 5). And every year my cosmos reach six feet or more in height, four feet in diameter, and drip w...

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Tree Pruning Tips

Tree Pruning Tips by: Michael McGroarty There are two kinds of winter gardening. The first method usually starts in January as the gardening catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. This type of gardening is as easy as sitting in your favorite chai...

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Sicily's Great Eggplant-Tomato Stew

Sicily's Great Eggplant-Tomato Stew by: Skip Lombardi I ran into a friend yesterday, who tells me that he should be harvesting eggplants from his garden any day now. Of course, this got me thinking about Caponata, the famous Sicilian eggpla...

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Plant Shrub Roses For Carefree Beauty

Plant Shrub Roses For Carefree Beauty by: Ron King Shrub roses are an easy, colorful choice to use anywhere you would plant a shrub. Sturdy and Plant-Friendly Unlike many roses, Shrub Roses are perfect for planting anywhere. They're "plant...

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Who Else Wants Vigorously Growing Carnivorous Plants

Many people who have seen our carnivorous plants at the Farmer’s Market often ask us, “How do you get our plants looking so good every summer?” Our secret? Yearly repotting. Repotting is very important to encourage new growth. It freshens the ...

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Make a Fairy Garden For Your Kids Party

Make a Fairy Garden For Your Kids Party by: Patricia B. Jensen This project is a truly unique kids party activity, combining fun, fantasy, and learning. Kids love getting their hands dirty and learning how things grow. They will also love the id...

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How to Control Deer in Your Garden

How to Control Deer in Your Garden by: Marilyn Pokorney Deer are the most difficult of all pests to deter from a garden. They love many different plants. Flowers, vegetables, trees and shrubs are all on their menu. The best way to keep deer out...

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Celebrate Your Senses An Evening Scented Garden

You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the signature box is included. Courtesy copy requested. Word Count: 735.For those who are new to the pleasure of growing, welcome. My fellow Northern-h...

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Breast Augmentation Questions

Is It Possible For Breast Implants to Look Natural? Yes, you have many options when it comes to breast augmentation, and you can choose a natural look. The type and placement of implants that you choose, as well as the implant size relative to your ...

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Mosquitoes in Your Garden Try Planting These!

If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of time outdoors. And, for sure, you would rather be tending your plants than swatting mosquitoes. While there are many things you can do to keep mosquitoes away, there are some plants that will beautify ...

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