Welcome to the May 25, 2011 edition of a gardening carnival.

flowers

Chandra Clarke presents I never promised you a rose garden posted at Chandra Clark

gardening

Leineriza presents Growing and Gardening with Clay Soil posted at Back to the Roots, saying, “Clay soil could be a growing and gardening challenge. Here’s some tips on how to prepare clay soil before planting.”

Kristia presents My Backyard Compost posted at Family Balance Sheet, saying, “My humble backyard composting system.”

jackyJACKYALSI presents Putting your new garden on paper posted at small garden love.

jackyJACKYALSI presents What are the first steps in designing a small garden | posted at small garden love.

Lori presents Saving A Waterlogged Plant posted at From City To Country, saying, “How to determine if you’re plant is waterlogged and how to save it if it is.”

Leineriza presents Growing and Gardening in Silty Soil posted at Back to the Roots, saying, “Consider yourself lucky if you’re growing or gardening with silty soil. Next to loamy soil, silty soil tends to be fertile.”

Sunnyside Up. presents Growing Potatoes: Spring 2011 posted at Sunnyside Up., saying, “Our third year growing potatoes! This post describes the simplicity behind it all. Every year it gets better and better, including surprise volunteers.”

Dominika presents 7 Signs of Over Watering Plants posted at Vegetable Corner, saying, “Are you watering your garden too much? Check out these 7 signs of overwatering and discover how to fix your plants.”

NHE presents Picking Wild Berries posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, “Some plants we eat, I think, by default. Because they do not poison, we ingest them to fill hungry stomachs. Like turnips, they bring no other satisfaction or inspiration to life. Other plants we eat for the sheer delight they bring, arousing the palate and brightening the mood—like berries…”

elissa peterson presents Garden Study – April posted at don’t let life pass you by, saying, “It’s fun to watch how the garden changes from month to month…”

Katie presents Bees and Lavender posted at House of Humble.

kids gardening

Margot Keyes presents Terrariums | Learning Beyond The Book posted at Learning Beyond The Book.

Vera Lang presents Cool Outdoor Shower DIY posted at Fine Craft Guild .com, saying, “I suppose this DIY idea fits any category, as home pools and garden splatter is not just for kids. This DIY garden shower idea is so cool and refreshing, that it sure it so speak to anyone.”

landscape

Mary Ann Adams presents Put Some Color into Your Foundation Plantings posted at Mary Ann’s Country Garden, saying, “This post is about making your front entry interesting, like the rest of the garden, instead of a boring line of green shrubs. The blog gives general gardening information.”

A. Lee presents Landscape Tips to Sell Your Home posted at Own Home Style .com, saying, “Before buying a new house, you may wish to sell your current home. These tips will not only enhance the value of the home you are selling, they also can help you to sell your home faster. Well worth looking at!”

Connie Ryan presents Landscape Design Tips?Made Simple posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “Simple Landscaping Design Tips.”

lawn care

Barbara Feldman presents 10 Ways to Save Your Yard in a Drought posted at Connect Utilities.

patio furniture

Vera Lang presents Pallets Around the House posted at Fine Craft Guild .com, saying, “Pallets make the greatest outdoor furniture, planters of various shapes & forms, kid playhouses, benches, tables and more… Don’t believe me? Check out this link. Free tutorials teach you how to make each.”

vegetables

Angi Schneider presents In the garden… summer squash posted at Schneider Peeps.

Connie Ryan presents Tomatoes: The Fruit Of Your Garden posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “Increase your tomato know-how!”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of a gardening carnival using our carnival submission form.  The next issue of A Gardening Carnival will be available on June 29, 2011.

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