General Gardening Tips

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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby panamint_patty » Thu Oct 19, 2017 6:21 am

PLANT BULBS NOW: If you want some great spring flowers, then now is the time to plant bulbs. Gladiolas, tulips, crocus, irises, daffodils, you name it. Now it the time. Don't delay. Do it today!
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Re: General Garden Tips

Postby twister » Thu Oct 19, 2017 8:42 am

panamint_patty: Great advice. I helped a friend plant a few bulbs last weekend and we're gonna help another friend this upcoming weekend. Last year we had good results and we're looking to extend that a little this next year.
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Re: General Garden Tips

Postby twister » Wed Feb 14, 2018 7:19 am

UPDATE: Bulbs coming up at both friends' house! Crocuses actually blooming. Otherwise little plants are sprouting out of the ground and growing! Spring is off to a good start in the garden!
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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby twister » Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:46 am

14 Store Bought Vegetables & Herbs You Can Regrow :thumb:
I've done a couple of these, but a couple of these I definitely need to try. Great ideas!
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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby shadylady » Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:58 am

Ten dry shade loving plants recommended by John Lord
It's hard to say if any of these specific plants would survive the heat, but some of the general concepts discussed could be applicable to the desert.
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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby wildrose » Fri Jun 12, 2020 3:51 pm

Iris Care and Division - Rose-Hill Gardens Video Series Episode Eight
Irises are one of my favorite flowers. Lots of great tips in this video!
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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby panamint_patty » Fri Jul 17, 2020 8:37 am

Homesteading Basics with Marjory Wildcraft: Watering Cans
I think a metal watering can would be better than these plastic ones, but the point is that watering cans definitely can be useful.
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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby cloud » Sun Oct 18, 2020 6:17 am

With the cost of water going up and the possibility of water restrictions, it's more important than ever to look into xeriscaping. Without landscaping a neighborhood looks like a slum, but without inexpensive and plentiful water, the list of plant choices is greatly reduce. So, greater resourcefulness is needed and it would be helpful if local vendors did a better job of helping out!
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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby wabbit » Sat Mar 06, 2021 7:11 am

DIY Compost Bin | Building HEALTHY Soil for FREE
Or you could just dig a hole and let it rot, but however you do it, it's something that makes sense to do.
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Re: General Gardening Tips

Postby panamint_patty » Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:39 am

How to grow lots of peas in the desert,garden update April 2021
Potted peas in the high desert! Great idea!
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