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Fully Mature Brandywine Tomatoes68

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 6 months ago

3 comments    advice food how to

Japanese Painted Fern - Loves moisture and shade67

Plants For Wet Soil

by Pat Merewether

Japanese Painted Fern - Loves moisture and shade Hibsicus - This one is hardy to Zone 5 and has 10"-12" Blooms - needs full sun. Water will rot the roots of most plants and they die a quick and dramatic... published 7 months ago

2 comments    gardening garden plants

Bottle or Bird-House Gourd. The homemaker and a finch in the background.51

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 6 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 5 months ago

1 comment    health home money

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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... published 5 months ago

0 comments    advice how to design

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Ideas for CHEAP Gardening and Fresh Food

by Pat Merewether

I'm cheap, so one of my main reasons for gardening is saving money. I've learned over the years that there are more freebees and cheap garden materials and supplies out there than I ever dreamed. Plants ... published 6 months ago

1 comment    advice home money

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Growing and Propagating Hostas

by Pat Merewether

One thing y garden never runs out of is shade. I'm not complaining because the huge old trees that provide them are worth it, but it makes finding perennials a bit tricky until you learn about growing... published 7 months ago

3 comments    gardening garden green

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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 6 months ago

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Sedum - Dragon's Blood - Ground Cover56

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 5 months ago

1 comment    advice home how to

Basil 56

Herbs a Great Source of Nutriends To Boost Your Food Dollar

by Pat Merewether

Basil Purple Basil,parslety,chives & Oregano Adding nutrition to your diet can be as easy as adding herbs to your meals. Many herbs are loaded with vitamins and minerals that can help boost your immune... published 5 months ago

1 comment    health advice money


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