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a gardening carnival – June 29, 2011
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to the June 29, 2011 edition of a gardening carnival.
chemical
Linda@NHE presents Using Pesticides Safely posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, “We all know how harmful pesticides are to our bodies. So if you’re going to use them, find out the safest way.”
flowers
Lionel Martinez presents Blooms posted at ZineTv, saying, “Close ups of floral blooms”
gardening
Richard presents Gardening Advice posted at Raised Vegetable Garden Beds.
Leineriza presents How to Begin a Garden posted at Back to the Roots, saying, “Too embarrassed to ask an experienced gardener for advice on how to begin a garden? Here’s a bit of encouragement and helpful advice for the green thumb wannabe.”
Mike McFate presents Summertime Lawn and Gardening Checklist posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “This article gives an overview of summertime gardening tasks and gives helpul tips too.”
Connie Ryan presents A Garden Salmagundi posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “A potpourri of garden goodies!”
Lynette Rash presents DIY Garden Art posted at Rooted in Atascocita, saying, “A little DIY garden art project my husband and I came up with!”
Derek presents Solar Solutions » HomesteadEarth.com posted at HomesteadEarth.com.
themusement.blogspot.com presents Fast Facts About Growing Buckwheat and Eating It, Too posted at Greenhouse Gardener Tips, saying, “Tips for gardeners and farmers thinking of growing edible buckwheat for food or crops.”
herbs
WP Ho presents 9 Natural Anti-Inflammatory Herbs You May Not Know posted at The Conscious Life, saying, “Want to keep chronic inflammation far, far away? Why not plant some anti-inflammatory herbs right in your garden? Here are some ideas to get you started.”
Connie Ryan presents Culinary Herb Feature : Thyme posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “A thorough look at the attributes of Thyme.”
Rachel Center presents Grow your own herbs | Balance and Blueberries posted at Balance and Blueberries, saying, “Wanting a few basic tips on indoor herb growing? Read this article to see what I’ve learned!”
house plants
Katherine Tworsey presents 10 Reasons Why ?Going Green? Can Cost You More Green posted at Compare Electricity Rates.
kids gardening
Amy Broadmoore presents 10 Children?s Books About Gardening posted at Delightful Children’s Books, saying, “Here are ten excellent picture books about gardening. This list includes some lovely stories (e.g. Two Old Potatoes and Me, Vera’s Bean Tent, The Curious Garden) and oodles of gardening inspiration.”
Ann presents Homemade Herbal Shampoo – Tutorial posted at Harvest Moon by Hand, saying, “My daughters planted an herb garden last month and this month they made homemade herbal shampoo with rosemary and mint they grew. Any combination of herbs can be used – fresh or dried – and the shampoo smells so good! It’s a great hands-on lesson for kids.”
landscape
Jessica Bosari presents Creative Mulching: Five Free Mulches for Your Garden | billeater.com posted at Billeater, saying, “Many cheap and easy to obtain materials can be used as mulch.”
Connie Ryan presents Summer Perennial Profile: The Pink Turtlehead posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “A beautiful perennial you may want to consider adding to your landscape.”
Connie Ryan presents Landscaping With Perennials posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “Common perennials that work to make a fantastic landscape.”
organic gardening
Leineriza presents Organic Soil – Essentials of Managing the Soil Organically posted at Back to the Roots, saying, “Whether you’re into organic gardening or not, soil has other components that influence successful and productive plant growth. Here are four important organic soil elements that you need to be aware of.”
heartland frugalista presents Composting 101: An Interview with Annie LeFort posted at Heartland Living on a Budget, saying, “This is an interview with an “urban homesteader” regarding her composting techniques. Thank you for your consideration.”
patio furniture
Simonne presents How To Choose BBQ Smokers. My Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Review posted at All Tips And Tricks, saying, “What do you do after gardening? Don’t forget to organize a barbecue corner in your garden. Here’s a brief guide on choosing a barbecue smoker.”
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 July 27, 2011.
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a gardening carnival – May 25, 2011
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome 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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a gardening carnival – March 30, 2011
Posted by: | CommentsWelcome to the March 30, 2011 edition of a gardening carnival.
gardening
Susan Vinskofski presents Seed Starting Pots From Newspaper posted at learningandyearning.
SillySimple presents Frugal Gardening: Seed Starting Part I posted at Silly Simple Living.
Giorgina Devereaux presents Outdoor Decorating Ideas posted at Home Decor Blog, saying, “An extensive list of outdoor decorating ideas.”
EcoSalondotcom presents Urban Farming: The Next Green Cottage Industry? | EcoSalon | Conscious Culture and Fashion posted at Sara Ost, saying, “Could urban farming be a burgeoning green business allowing more eager young farmers to build a career? If this all sounds a little pie-in-the-sky, it might soon be a reality in many parts of the country – and here’s how.”
Paula Pant presents 4 Lessons Gardening Taught Me about Money posted at 101 Centavos, saying, “Hi there! I’m submitting this in order to bring the perspective of a “gardening newbie” to the readers of the carnival. In my day-to-day life, I blog about managing your money and I’m just starting to garden. I hope this post might shed some insight and humor into gardening for beginners.”
Keith Howard presents 10 Perennials For A Carefree Garden posted at Lawn Care Services.
elissa peterson presents Look what I found posted at don’t let life pass you by, saying, “this article celebrates the first signs of spring and welcoming another seasoning of gardening”
herbs
Connie Ryan presents Indoor Gardening Feature:Parsley posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “http://thebestgardentips.com/?p=212″
house plants
Connie Ryan presents Indoor Gardening feature: Shamrock Plant posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “The wonderful shamrock plant and how to help it reach its full potential.”
Keith Howard presents 10 Low Maintenance House Plants posted at Lawn Care Services.
kids gardening
Ann presents Growing Seeds Indoors posted at Harvest Moon by Hand.
landscape
Angela England, Feature Writer presents Mailbox Planter Through the Seasons ? Spring posted at Plants and Bulbs, saying, “Layering plants and bulbs to create a colorful mailbox planter through multiple seasons.”
lawn care
Mike McFate presents Mole Readiness Preparation posted at thebestgardentips.com, saying, “Don’t let pesky moles ruin your lush lawn this spring.”
presents 5 reasons your lawn looks bad! posted at thelawncareblog.com.
patios and decks
Keith Howard presents 5 Ways to Create a Stunning Patio posted at Lawn Care Services.
Keith Howard presents 10 Ways to Build a Deck That Lasts posted at Lawn Care Services.
ponds
Patti Lecron presents FLOATING LIGHT posted at A French Education, saying, “On Monet’s pond; Giverny gardens in early spring.”
vegetables
Hannah Stainer presents The Double Dig or No Till posted at Gardening for Life and Love.
Mark Davies presents Why Organic Food? posted at Online Masters Degree.
giantveggiegardener presents shallots « Giantveggiegardener’s Blog posted at Giantveggiegardener’s Blog, saying, “growing shallots”
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 April 27, 2011.
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