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- December 22nd, 2009
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Merry Christmas
My Collies and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas anda very Happy New Year!!!!Have a wonderful holiday......
- December 11th, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday, 11th
It's been awhile since I did Fertilizer Friday,Cylamen is in bloom in my sunroom.So is the Thanksgiving CactusCrown of ThornsWhite Crown of ThornsMy other cactus still is bloomingThe last of my Desert…
- December 10th, 2009
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Hometown Seeds
I recieved my seeds from Hometown, I usually don't use seeds butI think I will try it in the early spring I will start them inside.I definately want to try out the wildflower mix.
- December 3rd, 2009
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Care Free Plants
My Cactuses are still doing great, I love plants that are carefree...HaworthiaVirginia Creeper does not like to be watered much butdoes love humidity.and the Crown of Thorns.
- December 1st, 2009
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Holiday Bling
Holidays are just about here already! one of my favorites is cranberriesin glass with candles.I cannot seem to upload this photo the right way so twist your head downto the left... Cranberries a…
- November 30th, 2009
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Blooms
Cyclamen is in bloom, the fuschia color lights up the room.The Christmas cactus blooms are just as pretty.and the polka dot plant is doing fairly well, they make great house plants.Gotta to love the W…
- November 24th, 2009
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Christmas Cactus
One of my birthday gifts I recieved yesterday, a beautiful ChristmasCactus it surely brightens up my room. I also got a Wintergreen Gultheria, which is a great ground cover. And the be…
- November 23rd, 2009
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- October 29th, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday, Oct 30th
Well I can't say I have a lot blooming right now since it's beenraining on and off for the last 2 weeks and a bit chilly. We'vehad our first frost about 2 weeks ago.So I guess I can show you pla…
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Grow Lights
I have noticed this year with using a more powerful grow lightsmy blooming plants are blooming indoors better than ever.I use the T5 sunblasters lighting tubes.Miniature RosesThis cute little miniatur…
- October 27th, 2009
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Back in Action
Hello all, thank you for the nice thoughts while I was in absenceI was surprised to hear my blog was nominated for the best gardenblog of Illinois, from Blotanicals,though I did not win it was flatter…
- October 1st, 2009
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A Time of Grieving
If I don't respond to anyone's comments for a short time please forgiveme, we just lost my father-in-law last week and it was really a shock.I will return shortly it's just a time of griev…
- September 21st, 2009
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Cactus Monday 21st
My Desert Rose is blooming again for the 3rd time since summer started.Even after bringing it indoors for the last 2 weeks it still managed to bloom.Happy Cactus Monday!!!! Head over to Teri's Painted…
- September 15th, 2009
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GBBD-Sept 15
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Garden Blogger's Bloom DayOrnamental GrassBushy AstersDahliaChrsyanthemumsAutumn Joy SedumSweet Autumn ClematisCoreopsisJapanese Bluebell ClematisBlue…
- September 14th, 2009
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Cactus Monday 14th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.My Desert Rose is blooming for the 2nd time this year and it's amazingthat I finally got one to bloom.And the Crown of Thorns just keep on blooming...…
- September 10th, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday 11th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.It's Time again for Fertilizer Friday thanks to Tootsie for hosting!Dahlias are still going strongAsters are in bloomThe Mums I planted last year are…
- September 8th, 2009
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Mushrooms on Steroids
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.I found this large mushroom growing in my lawn, the top part of it is 7"I placed a 4" pot right next to it. Wow look how large it is!Here is the…
- August 31st, 2009
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Cactus Monday 31st
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.This cactus is blooming for the second time this summer.This one too.Happy Cactus Monday!!! I already had to bring all of them indoorsdue to all the r…
- August 28th, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday 28th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.It's time to flaunt our flowers again! Thanks to Tootsie for Hosting!(Click on image to enlarge)I have Dinner Plates Hibiscus in Bloom(Click on…
- August 26th, 2009
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Cactus Collages
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.(Click on image to enlarge)Funny how at a different angle some cactuses can look likeanimals-The top left photo sure looks like a Deer, the othe…
- August 25th, 2009
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Cactus Bloom Photos
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.(click on photo to enlarge)I like the way this photo came out from a cactus thats about to bloom.
- August 24th, 2009
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Iris has bloomed
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.My reblooming Bearded Iris has bloomed, this variety has a sweet fragrance believe it or not.The Blue Spirea is still going strong
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Cactus Monday 24th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.(click on image to enlarge) Happy Cactus Monday!!! this collage I added a photo I didof some green glass rocks just for fun.(click on image to en…
- August 22nd, 2009
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Some Blues for You
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.(click on image to enlarge)Blue color flowers from my garden this summer.Harmony Blue Anemones, Hyacinths, Bearded Iris, Flax,Double Bloom Campanula,…
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Tomatoes
This year was not a good year for tomatoes here in zone 5b, not enough hot days and too much rain or cloudy days this summer. The cherry tomatoes did well, but of course it’s because they are…
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Reblooming Iris
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.My reblooming German Bearded Irises are coming up again,this variety has such a sweet fragrance and blooms twice.
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Orange Collage
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- August 20th, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday, 21st
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.It's time to flaunt our flowers thanks to our hostTootsie!(Click on photo to enlarge)Moss Roses, Virginia Creeper, Hibiscus, Sweet Potato Vine,Coleus,…
- August 19th, 2009
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More Collages
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Tiger in colored ink, Lions, Lioness and Tiger in Pen and Ink.2005(Click on image to enlarge)Some of my Colored pencil artwork from 2006,Hydrangea, Da…
- August 18th, 2009
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Collage of Artwork
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Pen & Ink Collage (Click on Photo to enlarge)Cherry Blooms and Trilium Lily 2004Cherry Branch in Pen and Ink, Trilium Lily in Colored Pencil,Cone…
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Senecio Species
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Senecio Mandrealiscae-Blue Fingers USDA zone 10-12,avoid frost. Suitable for indoors, afternoon shade, Origin :South Africa.Moderate…
- August 17th, 2009
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Cactus Monday 17th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Happy Cactus Monday! Here is my collection ofCactuses and Succulents (Click on photos to enlarge)(Click on photos to enlarge)(Click on phot…
- August 16th, 2009
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Butterfly
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.(Click on photo to enlarge)I was finally able to capture a butterfly, they are always flying around and never sit still for just a second.…
- August 15th, 2009
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GBBD, Aug 15th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.It's time again for Garden Blogger's Bloom DayGerbera, Oxalis, Mandrin Wind Hibiscus, Double BloomBegonia, Nemesia, Miniature Rose, Orange Gerber…
- August 14th, 2009
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- August 13th, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday, 14th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Since I've already shown all my flowers already I thought I wouldshow my garden flowers from the spring season.Blues (Click on photo to enlarge)Orange…
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Gardener's Hair Style
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.If you are out in the sun long enough this is the hair style youcan end up with:Especially if you have a green thumb!
- August 11th, 2009
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Removing Skunk Odor
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.We have lots of skunks in our area, last night my neighbor's 2 AmericanEskimo dogs were skunked. Over here we use woolite to neutralize sk…
- August 10th, 2009
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Cactus Monday, Aug 10
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.A new cactus garden with a Hobbit Jade, Red Pencil Cactus,Split Rock Cactus, Sedum and Baby Toes. Seems like cactus gardensare gaining in popularity,…
- August 6th, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday, 7th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Once again it's time to flaunt our flowers!In box #1 we have from left to right : Gerberas, Cosmos, Orange Jasmine,French Lavender and a few annual th…
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Maxine
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.I was in the pub yesterday when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to fart. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my…
- August 4th, 2009
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Fuschias and Daisies
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Why buy Fuschias every spring when you can store them away for next year.Wintering over fuchsias is an easy process if you have a storage area th…
- August 3rd, 2009
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Cactus Monday, 3rd
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.The Aeodium is doing great, they seem to like water a little bit morethan the other succulents and don't care for direct sun.The bunny ears cactus cut…
- August 1st, 2009
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Epsom Salt
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.I met up with a vegetable farmer the other day and foundsome interesting facts about growing tomatoes. When I firstplanted tomatoes 2 years ago…
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Blue Spirea
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Blue Mist Shrub or also known as Blue Spirea (Caryopteris x Clandonensis) attracks butterflies, birds and bees, a beautifulcolor of blue. This sh…
- July 31st, 2009
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Fertilizer Friday, 31st
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.It's time to flaut our flowers again thanks to Tootsie Time for HostingFertilizer Friday.Annual, I don't remember the name of this one.Foliage p…
- July 29th, 2009
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Overwintering Annuals
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Here in zone 5b I have to overwinter certain annual duringthe winter months, plants such as Geraniums, Campanulas, Lantanas, Talium Limon,Coleus…
- July 28th, 2009
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Crassulas
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.The succulent that are mostly known as Jades, TrailingJades are in the Crassula Family. Crassula Nadicans- common name Large red carpetStonecrop.…
- July 27th, 2009
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Cactus Monday, 27th
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.Echeveria bloomBlooms emerging from cactusHaworthiaSenecio HimayayaSmall planterBurro's Tail SucculentHappy Cactus Monday!
- July 26th, 2009
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Volcano Phlox
Please Click on The Post Title To leave a Comment.The Valcano Phlox is one of the thickest stemed phlox I've yet to grow,they don't fall over and the blooms are beautiful.I have the Purples and Pinks,…
