Archive for July, 2009

Growing Delectable Raspberries

July 30th, 2009 – 7:22 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Fruits

Could anything be more delectable in the summertime than a dessert made of juicy raspberries and vanilla ice cream? Yummy!
Raspberries belong to the rose family and are closely related to another delectable berry- the strawberry. Back in the 1800s raspberries were valued for their medicinal use. They were used to clean teeth and sooth sore [...]

The Meaning of Flower Colors

July 23rd, 2009 – 7:36 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Flowers

What do the colors of the flowers you plant in your garden symbolize? Are you drawn to certain colors without even knowing it? Do you have lots of pink and red in your garden, or are you more partial to yellow or purplish-blue shades? Read on to find out what the colors that adorn your [...]

Some Pointers for Planting Roses

July 16th, 2009 – 7:32 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Flowers

If you are preparing to plant roses any time soon, then there are some things you need to know. It is recommended that you choose disease resistant types of roses because the maintenance required is much less than other types.

Choosing the Correct Roses for Your Garden

July 8th, 2009 – 7:08 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Flowers

Roses are some of the most beautiful flowers that grace a garden. They are a flower that symbolizes love, friendship and a sense of sympathy.  On the down side, they are also very fragile flowers that can take up a fair share of time.
If you are new to the world of growing roses, then opt [...]

Looking Below- Evaluating the Quality of Your Soil

July 1st, 2009 – 4:57 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Gardening

We learned how to take a soil core sample, and now we must learn how to evaluate the results of what the soil core is trying to tell us. If you learn how to read the signs properly, then you will better understand what the problem is and can zero in on the appropriate solution.
If [...]