I began my quest for serenity in my garden more than 25 years ago. Consensus deemed me a “Type A” personality and just a little bit high-strung, except when I worked in the yard. Even when I cut the grass I found a peace came over me. I am not very good a relaxing so this was a real revelation for me. Over the years I have incorporated different amenities that add to the ambience in my garden. You can create a special place all your own.
Mar 17 2012 | Posted in
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The Delaware County Master Gardeners will be hosting the 12th annual Green Thumbs Gardeners’ Fair on March 24. Marilou Suszko from Vermillion, Ohio will be one of the keynote speakers. Marilou will be speaking about local food based on her first book, Farms and Foods of Ohio: From Garden Gate to Dinner Plate. I recently interviewed Marilou to discover how she came up with the idea for her book.
Mar 10 2012 | Posted in
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Did you know there is no such thing as a shamrock plant, at least botanically speaking? There are, however, hundreds of varieties of clover. Almost any plant that has three clover shaped leaves and green is often called a shamrock.
Mar 3 2012 | Posted in
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Well here we are at the end of February, and spring feels so close yet so far. Even though March often does indeed roar in like a lion, the promise of at least a few pleasant days, invigorating rains, and the earth beginning to blink flashes of welcome color excites even the least enthusiastic gardener. It can also be a time of regret, seeing everyone else’s tulips, daffodil and hyacinth in vivid bloom and remembering “that weekend in October I was going to plant my bulbs…” Unfortunately, those early-blooming spring favorites cannot be planted now, but looking ahead it is the right time to start thinking about summer-blooming bulbs to be planted in the spring.
Feb 25 2012 | Posted in
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Although snow and ice can transform Ohio into a winter wonderland, this same snow and ice can threaten the very trees and plants they adorn.
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
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I find it ironic as I sit down to write this article I am amazed by the temperature outside (high of 60 degrees), and frankly the overall weather in Ohio. The temperature preceding this heat wave included freezing rain and a severe weather advisory for the area. I hope these few days are the exceptions to this year’s winter. Although our winters in Ohio are unpredictable, it is beneficial to plan for winter interest in your garden.
Feb 11 2012 | Posted in
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Last week, the revised USDA Hardiness Zone Map was released. The revision is the first change since 1990. Most locations were moved one-half of a zone higher. The USDA attribute the changes to these criteria: They used data measured at weather stations over a 30 year period (1976–2005), while the 1990 map used data from a 13-year period (1974–1986).
Feb 4 2012 | Posted in
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Gardeners who are anxiously awaiting spring and eager to get their garden planted can get a head start by starting seeds indoors. Many homeowners head to the local nursery to purchase plants that can be transplanted directly into the garden. However, with some extra effort, it is possible to save money and grow your own flowers and produce from seed.
Jan 28 2012 | Posted in
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