Archive for July, 2008
Landscape renovation makes for easier maintenance - Gadsden Times (subscription)
Thursday, July 31st, 2008Landscape renovation makes for easier maintenanceGadsden Times (subscription), AL - 2 hours agoMy home phone and e-mail address have come to serve dual purposes, functioning as a personal communication outlet and a “Gardening Tips” hot line. …
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Keeping It Local Down On The Allotment - Ely Standard
Thursday, July 31st, 2008TWO Soham men have been keeping it local by setting up a town allotment association. The Ely Standard went out to meet Martin Pooley on his allotment at the Weatheralls, and discover a whole new world of growing your own food, taking time out and …
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Your guide to the new Sunday Advertiser - Moulton Advertiser
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008By now, most folks know that The Moulton Advertiser will add a Sunday edition beginning on Aug. 31. And yes, it will be a big deal for fans of local high school sports. The Sunday edition will enable us to cover local sports in a way that’s simply …
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Healthier Gardening - Reader’s Digest
Monday, July 28th, 2008Healthier GardeningReader’s Digest, NY - Jul 28, 2008Quick: what is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of hypertension, osteoporosis, and depression? How about digging in the dirt? …
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Gardening technique helps plants grow with less water - Peterborough Examiner
Monday, July 28th, 2008Gardening technique helps plants grow with less waterPeterborough Examiner, Canada - 5 hours ago… with xeriscaping in mind only need about an inch of water a week, Macklin said. People who attended the workshop were given general gardening tips too.
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Ten gardening tips from an award winner - Belleville News Democrat
Saturday, July 26th, 2008Ten gardening tips from an award winnerBelleville News Democrat, USA - 40 minutes ago5. Don’t be afraid to move a plant that’s not doing well in its original location. 6. Fill voids (due to poor plant growth or lack of color) and have fun …
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Ten gardening tips from an award winner - News-Democrat
Saturday, July 26th, 20081. Choose light-appropriate plants; shade-lovers will burn up in hot afternoon sun. 2. Plant different varieties of hostas for color, texture and flowers in shady areas. 3. Put marigolds in a vegetable gardens to keep rabbits from nibbling. 4 …
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Gardening tips for summer - Moorpark Acorn
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Gardening tips for summerMoorpark Acorn, USA - 31 minutes agoExperts at Agromin, a Camarillo-based manufacturer of soil products, offer the following gardening tips: Place mulch around plants, gardens and trees: Mulch …
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Gardening advice: Thorny problems - Daily Telegraph
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Joanna Barton seeks advice on a tricky subject: what should she and her colleagues buy as a suitable 60th birthday present for their boss? Boss and his wife are mad-keen gardeners whose large country garden has plenty of space for an important …
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Emporia Gardeners of America Beautification Awards - Emporia gazette.com
Thursday, July 24th, 2008When summer arrives, gardens really strut their stuff, and the Emporia Gardeners of America members work hard to recognize that. The Emporia GOA likes to recognize families who take pride and a desire to bring beauty to others in their neighborhood …
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