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This bright little marigold is called a 'Dwarf Harlequin' and is among the group of annuals & perennials that we just received in our last shipment from Annie's Annuals. It's an antique strain that dates back to 1870. This…
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This Saturday, Jen from Annies annuals will be here to talk about a wonderful array of unusual annuals and perennials. If you are interested in unusual plants this is a don't miss meeting. Saturday May 26 @ 11:00 am BTW:…
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Where are all the gardeners?
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Garden notes to myself… Early May:. I planted okra (Annie Oakley from Pinetree) this weekend (5/6); The New Zealand Spinach is finally up. That's nearly a month to germinate! Two words: Chard ROCKS. Plant more of it next year — it's …
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No, I didn't mean in a huge garden. I like to start with a small, manageable project, like this one. These pots don't look like this anymore. They are now home to three little avocado pips and soon, I hope, they'll have greenery rising … Related EntriesThe Gardening Gets Serious Q&A: Reducing Greenhouse Humidity Spring days! Q&A: Greenhouse Design Dig It: Upcoming Gardening Events
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Hi everyone
Well, today is a good day because now I now Spring is definitely on the way and it will be near properly very soon. Why do I know this?
Because my all time favourite is out big style here. And what is my favourite I hear you ask…..
Cherry Blossom!
I think it is just the most beautiful sight when all those trees start to flower. The only bad thing is of course, the fact that it last for such as short period of time. But I always look forward to this time of year because as soon as I see those pink blossoms my heart just fills. I'm sure you know what I mean!
Anyway, that's all I wanted to say today. I'm going to enjoy the next few weeks whilst all the cherry trees, and of course there's the apple blossom too, produce that magical symphony of colour.
Bye for now
Annie
The Gardener
Hi everyone
This post is slightly different, it's nothing to do with gardening however, it is something extremely important and something both myself and my husband, Rik a.k.a. The Soccer Blogger, believe in strongly….
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We wish you all the best for the future
Annie & Rik
Hi everyone
Welcome to this edition of your Gardening Weekly, today's edition is entitled:
Growing Your Own Vegetables
QUOTE: You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt
- Anonymous
There is a great sense of satisfaction knowing that you will be able to wander down to your own garden and pick the vegetables that you have been growing and then cook them and eat them for your dinner.
You will never be able to get vegetables as fresh as that from the shops and you certainly will be able to taste the difference in the extra freshness that you will get with every bite.
Many vegetables taste just as good, if not better, eaten fresh from the garden without even cooking them.
Peas, beans, tomatoes and the like are all ready to be eaten and enjoyed as they are picked.
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What makes garden fresh vegetables even more appealing is the fact that you will know everything that has gone into the soil and every spray that has been used to assist in the growing of those vegetables. And that is something that you would never know about the produce that you buy from the shops.
You will need to use sprays on your garden to ensure you have a healthy crop so it is wise to look at all the instructions and the contents of any sprays that you might need to use.
By using the best sprays you can be satisfied that not only will your crops have had the best nutrition but you will also be safe from some of the chemicals that many commercial growers use.
You can often keep pests off your crops, or reduce the incidence of the damage they can create by planting companion plants around your crops to keep them away.
You can reduce the chance of getting disease by selecting resistant varieties of plants that are less susceptible to disease and by giving them more room to grow by spacing them out a little more.
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Thanks,
Annie
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Hi everyone
Welcome to this edition of your Gardening Weekly, today's edition is entitled:
Where To Put Your Garden
QUOTE: All good work is done the way ants do things:
Little by little.
- Lafcadio Hearn
Generally the location of your garden will be determined by many factors that cannot be changed such as the location of any buildings on the property. Aside from the obvious constraints that you will need to work with, you will also need to take other factors into consideration.
These factors will include the lie of the land, where the land is shaded or how much sun it gets during the day, the view from the rooms of the house, privacy factors and more.
Before the first plant goes into the garden you need to have a plan of what you want and what you want the garden to do for you in terms of display, privacy, shade etc.
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Without a plan the garden won't have a cohesive flow and that will show when the plants have matured.
You will also need to consider irrigation and drainage as these will determine how well you will be able to manage the soil and whether you will be able to supply the plants with the necessary nutrients over time.
Your decisions might even determine whether your plants will survive and as some plants can be quite expensive, you need to get your research right from the start.
You might even need to consider the proximity of the plants on your neighbors side of the fence as these can also affect the growth of your garden if they are shading your property from the sun, or their roots are taking the nutrition from your soil.
When buying plants, also consider their height when mature as a large tree blocking the view can actually devalue your property.
Once you have a good plan that is well thought out for the long term of your garden you will be ready to start digging, and that's when the fun starts.
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Thanks,
Annie
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Hi everyone
Welcome to this edition of your Gardening Weekly, today's edition is entitled:
Getting Children into Gardening
QUOTE: No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden
- Thomas Jefferson
If you have ever wondered how to keep children occupied for hours on end then it's time to introduce them to the joys gardening.
Children can really enjoy growing plants particularly if they have their own area of the garden where they can see the results of their own efforts growing there.
It will give them a sense of reward to see what they have been able to accomplish, whether it is from a flower garden or a vegetable garden.
It is also a very healthy pastime that will get them out of the house and into the fresh air. It will do more for their health than sitting in front of a computer screen or playing on their PlayStation all day.
They will also be learning about gardening and as this is one of the most popular hobbies it will give them a knowledge base that they will benefit from for years to come.
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Gardening can also help to relieve stress and fatigue and there are many more children suffering from that these days.
By getting your children to work alongside you in the garden, it will help to build better family relationships too and that is an investment in them that no amount of money could ever buy.
I have known many children who have used their gardening skills to make a few dollars of their own by selling the plants and vegetables that they have grown in their own garden to others during their school holidays. Not only do they get a sense of accomplishment but they can also get monetary reward for their work.
If you have ever seen the delight on a child's face after they have sold something that they have grown themselves in their own garden then you will know exactly what I mean. It is more exciting for many of them than opening their presents on Christmas Day.
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Thanks,
Annie
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