Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes it is a very small element of a bloom, such as the gentle curl of this iris.
The butterfly counts not months, but moments, and has time enough. - Rabindranath Tagore
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Inspiration
Inspiration comes in many forms. Sometimes it is a very small element of a bloom, such as the gentle curl of this iris.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Happy Earth Day!
Many are celebrating Earth Day today. Our earth feeds and provides for us each day, and I am very grateful. For more information on Earth Day:
The Earth Day Network
The Earth Day Network
Friday, April 20, 2012
Landscaping to Deter Animal Pests - Garden Book Review
A few years ago, I found a book that discusses planting strategies for deterring animal pests, such as deer, raccoons, rabbits, and voles. Deer-Resistant Landscaping presents numerous solutions to deterring mammals in the yard and garden.
Title: Deer-Resistant Landscaping
Author: Neil Soderstrom
Publisher: Rodale Books, 2008
Title: Deer-Resistant Landscaping
Author: Neil Soderstrom
Publisher: Rodale Books, 2008
Monday, April 16, 2012
Garden Gifts - April GBBD
How wonderful it is to be in the garden again. To see the plants and flowers emerging and filling in the gaps is pure joy.
Colors emerge in jewel colors.
Colors emerge in jewel colors.
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| Wild Iris |
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Natural Garden Recipes for Pest and Disease Control
Earth Day is April 22, and I will be doing some posts with that theme in mind this month.
Many natural mixtures work just as effectively as chemicals in deterring pests and preventing diseases in the garden. Over the years, I have found several recipes that work very well.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Earth Day Reading Project and Giveaway - 100th Post!
Earth Day is April 22, and I like to celebrate by hosting the Earth Day Reading Project, a meme where bloggers share what books inspire them to live or garden more sustainably. This year will mark the second annual Earth Day Reading Project, and this just happens to be my 100th post! What a great way to celebrate! I look forward to reading about the books that inspired and continue to inspire many of you.
My Garden Notebook - April 2012
It is April 1, and I am documenting my garden on the first of every month.
As April begins, spring has been here for about a month. So many things are blooming or have bloomed. It is an accelerated spring--early and many things blooming at once. It is not often that the dogwoods are blooming at the same time as the daffodils. There is a surge of color all around the garden.
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