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Sunflowers are beautiful and the seeds are filled with nutrients.65

Ideas for CHEAP Gardening and Fresh Food

by Pat Merewether

Sunflowers are beautiful and the seeds are filled with nutrients. Strawberries are fairly easy go grow and very nutritious! I Traded Some of my Ferns for these lilies. An Acron Squash BlossomI'm cheap, so one... published 4 months ago

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Cheap and Easy Gardening

by Pat Merewether

I love gardening so much I've been known to pull weeds at midnight under the light of a full moon. I'm also always looking for a bargain, so I've learned over the years that there are many freebees and... published 4 months ago

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How To Plant Perennials

by Pat Merewether

Planting perennials correctly will ensure you'll have years and years of beautiful foliage and flowers. It's fairly easy and if you like to garden, you'll find it fun and satisfying. There is a saying about... published 7 months ago

0 comments    home how to gardening

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Hiring A Landscaper Designer or Contractor

by Pat Merewether

My friend invited me over to see her newly-built home and warned me to wear the tallest, toughest pair of boots I could find. When I saw her yard I under stood. I probably should have worn fisherman's waders.... published 4 months ago

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The Secret Lives of a Tomato

by Pat Merewether

I've been growing tomatoes for decades and have learned a few tips along the way. I hope these help you either grow better tomatoes or keep the ones you buy tasting fresher. THE DREADED BLACK WALNUT TREE!... published 5 months ago

1 comment    advice food how

Bottle or Bird-House Gourd. The homemaker and a finch in the background.58

Attracting Wrens To Your Garden

by Pat Merewether

If you'd like to grow your own vegetables, but worry about the pests eating them before you do, consider attracting birds, especially Wren's to your garden. Wrens eat many times their weight in insects on a... published 5 months ago

2 comments    advice food how to

Fully Mature Brandywine Tomatoes64

Tips For Growing Tomatoes

by Pat Merewether

Fully Mature Brandywine Tomatoes Perfect Roma Tomatos - meaty and delicious Tomato Hornworm - Aint he cute?Tomato Planting Guide Tomato plants are fairly easy to grow, but here are some tips for producing lot... published 4 months ago

3 comments    advice food how

Cimifugia (Ligularia blooming at it's base. These get practically no shade and tolerate dry conditions.70

Easy Perennials For Your Shade Garden

by Pat Merewether

Cimifugia (Ligularia blooming at it's base. These get practically no shade and tolerate dry conditions. Ligularia Desminoides Cinnamon Stick Fern Corydalis Japanese Painted Fern Woodland PoppyMost of the... published 5 months ago

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Sedum - Dragon's Blood - Ground Cover57

Perennials For Hot Dry Gardens

by Pat Merewether

Sedum - Dragon's Blood - Ground CoverMany of us have them. Those corners in the lawn, spaces between the sidewalk and the street, or strips of dessert along the driveway that never get water and are fried by... published 4 months ago

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Starting A Garden With Your Child: A Beginner's Guide

by Pat Merewether

Slow and easy is important when starting a garden with kids. You want the experience to be a good one and successful, so do a bit of planning. Either use a container or use a small area, so the kids won't be... published 6 months ago

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