Mulch, Mulch, Mulch…
11 Jan 2010 2 Comments
in Garden Projects, Vegetable/ Herb Garden, Video Blogs Tags: coconut husk mulch, garden bed mulch, mulch, organic garden mulch, planter mulch, Video Blog
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Garden Meditation Video
28 Dec 2009 2 Comments
in Garden Design, Garden Projects, Vegetable/ Herb Garden, Video Blogs Tags: feng shui garden design, garden meditation, garden tranquility, peace garden, Video Blog
A small space is all you need to create a peace garden. With New Year’s Eve just around the corner and recovering from the busy holiday week, maybe this is just what you need! I know I do. Whether it’s a large garden area, or a small balcony overlooking a busy city… both can enjoy the benefits of a visually calming area. This is a place to take a few deep breaths, offer a prayer of gratitude, burn incense, or carve out a moment of quiet time in your day. Check out my video of a few feng shui garden design spots in my yard which were mindfully created for peace, garden tranquility and relaxation.
Looking for garden mirror-balls? Follow this link: Garden Gazing Globes
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Garlic Galore!
21 Nov 2009 1 Comment
in Vegetable/ Herb Garden, Video Blogs Tags: bulb, container gardening, garlic, garlic health benefits, planting garlic, Video Blog
I had another “first experience” gardening this week, I planted garlic. Here is a very quick video to capture the essence of garlic planting. I planted an organically grown garlic clove that I bought at a roadside vegetable stand here in San Diego.
A few facts about garlic:
* Garlic is great for growing in containers.
* November is a good time to plant garlic.
* Co-plant or “companion plant” garlic next to lettuce, cabbage, roses, apple trees, beets and carrots. The garlic will act as an organic pest repellant keeping aphids, root fly and snails away. This is a great way to organically keep your garden as pest free as possible without using harmful chemicals.
* Follow this link for the great health benefits of garlic.
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Seven Apple Cobbler
09 Nov 2009 3 Comments
in Cooking, Garden Fruits, Garden Projects, Video Blogs Tags: apple cobbler, garden apple tree, growing apples, malus pumila apple tree, Semi Dwarf Anna Apple, Video Blog
I planted this “Anna Semi Dwarf Apple Tree” in my garden a year ago and this month 7 apples were ready to be picked. My kids decided something with a lot of sugar would be the appropriate celebration dessert for harvesting our first bumper crop. That sounds like farm talk doesn’t it?, “we harvested our apples.” I searched online for ideas and I have to confess, I chose a cobbler over a pie because cobblers are easy and fast! It tasted delicious, I only wish I could insert the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and baked dough on this blog.
Anna Apples grow great in San Diego County, they are crispy, juicy and sweet. They need full sun and grow to about 10 feet. Did you know that full sun means 6 hours of sun per day? Nice little garden fact for the next get together with your friends!
The blooms on the tree are incredibly beautiful, see this photo link- BLOOM.
This dwarf apple tree can be planted in a very large container. I have a variety of dwarf trees in containers around my backyard.
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A Fairy Garden
04 Nov 2009 4 Comments
in Garden Design, Garden Projects, Photography, Vegetable/ Herb Garden, Video Blogs Tags: Children and Gardens, Fairy Garden, Fairy Garden Party, Garden Entertaining, Video Blog
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October Pumpkins
20 Oct 2009 3 Comments
in Garden Design, Photography, Vegetable/ Herb Garden, Video Blogs Tags: halloween pumpkins, long stemmed pumpkins, pumpkin decorations, pumpkin patch, pumpkins, Video Blog
Come with me to an Carlsbad local’s favorite roadside stop, a fruit and flower stand that has charm and character. The red tractor on the lot made a great backdrop for a photo with my kids when they were just tots, years ago. Today I put 3 little pumpkins on it and call it, “Three Sisters” – (yes I have two sisters). On any given day, I can run down to the fruit stand and pick up herbs, veggies, flowers, homemade tamales, guacamole, and even chocolate covered strawberries. Enjoy the pumpkins.
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The Giving Garden
15 Oct 2009 4 Comments
in Cactus, Garden Design, Garden Projects, Video Blogs Tags: Garden Design, Plant cuttings, planter gardening, succulent landscape, Video Blog, Zen Garden Theme Design
“It is more blessed to give than to receive. [Acts 20:35]“
Taking cuttings from my garden and transplanting them into a friends garden, this is a Giving Garden. After deciding on a Zen Garden Design (see previous blog about Stepping into Zen), I designed a plant-scape of symmetry and flow. By grouping plant varieties together, it gave the tiered planters an organized eye candy appeal. This project took several carloads of clippings from my succulent, aloe, euphorbia,and cacti plants from my yard. Before transplanting, I dipped each plant into Root Tone/Rooting Hormone to help stimulate root growth as soon as possible. The weaving rocks (placed with landscaping fabric underneath) created a nice visual separation between the plants; giving each section distinction. The right side of the yard gets more shade, so I placed a few flats of impatiens and ferns for that area. The top of the hill stays dry and sunny; a perfect home for the cactus and aloe. Other additions to create a Zen atmosphere of peace were 1) The painted stepping stone 2) A bird feeder that I bought on clearance at Target. 3) Home made bird bath (see previous blog) 4) River Rock . The project took several days in September (during that heat wave we had in California) and was a labor of love. The final photos were taken three weeks later to allow the plants to fill in.
Sharing plant cuttings is a great way to help inspire gardening and also help a friend “Reclaim her yard!”
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Succulent Terrarium Video
09 Oct 2009 2 Comments
in Garden Design, Garden Projects, Video Blogs Tags: potted succulents, succulent terrarium, table plant display, Video Blog, water wise arrangement
Creating a Succulent Terrarium:
1) Use a glass bowl vase and fill 1/4 of the bowl with horticulture charcoal. 2) Place potting soil on top of charcoal to half way in the bowl. 3) Add several succulent plants. 4) Add a little more soil around the plants. 5) Squish potting sheet moss all around the succulents to cover all the dirt. 6) Place a shell next to the plants (planting in three’s is a landscapers secret). 7) Spray with water once per week.
* This is such a nice way to brighten any room and what a great gift for someone! This entire terrarium cost about $20.00.
* The charcoal and moss can be found at any local garden store- they come in small size bags. The charcoal will help to absorb any extra water.
* For a succulent terrarium- keep in a full to mostly sunny area.
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