Category Archives: Gardening

Grow Onion Bulbs from Scraps

Onions may be multilayered, but regrowing them is actually quite simple. Slice the bulb so you have a one-inch sliver of the root end. Let that piece dry for a day or two, until the edges start to curl, then … Continue reading

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Gardening in Extreme Heat

How do I stop a garden from dying in 110-degree weather? A: Here are my tips on caring for a garden in the heat:

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Start A Garden Where There Is Currently Grass? 

A: In this case, it is best to remove the grass first. You can remove turfgrass by hand with a shovel, but it’s so easy to rent a sod kicker from your local hardware store. If time is on your … Continue reading

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Blackberries

Blackberry Bramble– shake two measures of gin, one of freshly squeezed lemon juice and half a measure of sugar syrup together and serve with ice, blackberries, and a sprig of rosemary. The perfect autumn salad layers a bed of leaves … Continue reading

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Garden Design Layout

I have plants picked out but don’t know how to design a layout for the best visual impact. what is your advice?

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