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Keeping Healthy Citrus Trees

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Karen

How to Keep Your Citrus Trees Well Fed and Healthy Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More » Browse Outdoor Products on Houzz- For Example: Doormats · Mailboxes · Outdoor Fountains · Outdoor Umbrellas · Outdoor Chairs · Outdoor Sofas · Outdoor Tables · Prefab Studios ·

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Meyer Lemon Tree – growing and fertilizing

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Karen

It appears that my blooms are turning into lemons? I’m assuming that the little green nodules that are left after the petals fall off are the someday lemons? And, I’m concerned that I’m already behind. I’ve had the tree for … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Start Rooting for Spring!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Karen

Yup, it’s the time of year when we’ve had just about enough of the cold weather and we’re all cheering for Spring. But, it’s also time to start rooting your cuttings so they’ll be ready to plant in 6-8 weeks. … Continue reading →

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I just pollinated the lemons……….

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Karen

Wow, that’s a weird title! But I did. My new Meyer Lemon tree is absolutely COVERED with flowers. Since we don’t have a lot of bees living in the house, I read up on how to pollinate them. In the … Continue reading →

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Meyer Lemon Tree

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Karen

It’s beautiful and I love it! My Meyer Lemon Tree arrived on Tuesday – I planted it yesterday. It’s supposed to be 3-4 years old already and grow, eventually, to a height of 5-6 feet tall. Today, it’s about 4-1/2 … Continue reading →

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Container Gardening

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Karen

  I found a great article on 66 things you can grow at home in containers. I have a new found excitement for container gardening because (1) it’s below freezing outside right now and (2) I just had a Meyer’s … Continue reading →

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Yard Inspiration

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Karen

My yard is broken into a multitude of sections. There are many wonderful ideas in these beautiful photos that I just don’t want to forget. Ahhhhhhh, inspiration. 10 Ideas for an Exuberantly Abundant Landscape Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and … Continue reading →

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Ornamental Cabbage and Kale

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Karen

I absolutely adore ornamental cabbage and kale and plant it every Fall for beautiful Fall and Winter foliage. Following is a great article on Cabbage and Kale. Great Design Plant: Ornamental Cabbage and Kale Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and … Continue reading →

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Frost-Hardy Foliage That Loves a Cold-Climate Garden

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Karen

Good to know! Frost-Hardy Foliage That Loves a Cold-Climate Garden Houzz– Kitchen Remodel, Bathroom Remodel and More » Browse Window Treatments on Houzz- For Example: Cellular Shades · Curtain Poles · Curtains · Roller Blinds · Roman Blinds · Venetian Blinds · Vertical Blinds · Window Blinds ·

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Pruning Fruit Trees

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Karen

Should you prune now? Apparently not. I found a great article on pruning and read that Fall/ early to mid-Winter is not the time. Best to wait until just before Spring to prevent water and cold damage. Figure 1. Pruning … Continue reading →

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