Bella Vista Farm
While he was restoring the farm, Renaldi worked as a carpenter's helper and line cook to bring in some money. He spent four years experimenting with the farming lifetsyle, feeding his goats and sheep and collecting ... [... more]
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Faux Plant: Painted Canvas Leaves
2. Cut out the paper leaf patterns and transfer the leaf designs to primed canvas by placing them on the canvas and tracing around them. You will need a front and back for each leaf, so be sure to flip each leaf ... [... more]
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Kids And Gardening
A: Start by explaining how being around plants will help them develop a kinship with all living things, then show them how working in the garden can soothe the soul and calm the senses. You might even discuss with ... [... more]
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Caudiciform Bonsai
When you are ready to transfer your caudiciform to a bonsai tray, use wire to stabilize the plant so that it doesn't float away when you water it. Use a lightweight potting soil around the roots of the plant, and top ... [... more]
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Gardener's Q
A: There's so much that's new, I don't know where to begin. This plant (figure M) is an absolutely gorgeous annual known as 'Purple Majesty' millet (Pennisetum glaucum), and yes, these are part of the same millets ... [... more]
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Cutting Tips
After a few days, check the status of your cuttings to see if they have rooted. One sure sign that the plants are rooting is new growth. Roots are a sure sign of success. (Moldy or squishy cuttings clearly didn't ... [... more]
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A New Way To Look At Ferns
Only when a single cell spore, contained in those rusty brown clusters on the underside of a leaf, falls to the ground can the first phase of fern life cycle begins. A fallen spore grows into a prothalli, a heart ... [... more]
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Clematis
Clematis is usually purchased in containers. Typically, you plant perennials at the same depth as they are in their containers. Clematis is different. The plant includes the foliage, a woody area on the stem, and the ... [... more]
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Drought-Tolerant Groundcovers
By pairing certain groundcovers together, you can create an attractive area with contrasting textures. One captivating combination is verbena and ice plant. The verbena comes in a variety of different colors, like ... [... more]
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Ferns
Cultivating from spores can take years. The best way to propagate ferns is by dividing in early spring or late fall. Dig up as much of the root ball as possible. If you chop a single clump in half, you'll have two ... [... more]
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Garden-Center Shopping
If you're looking for ways to beat the crowd, take advantage of a rainy day. The aisles are empty then. Even if it's not raining, you can beat the crowds by doing your shopping during the week. If you have to come on ... [... more]
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Water Garden Groundcover
Which plants do you choose? If you want to create a Japanese feel, try dwarf conifers with minimum color. Or you could try alpine plants. For this project, to coordinate with the rest of garden, host Rebecca Kolls ... [... more]
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