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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: A Wonderful Dilemma....Part 2
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A Wonderful Dilemma.Part 2. Faced with the wonderful dilemma of having to choosing what type of tree to plant, I have began to go through the list of candidates - listing their positives and sometimes the negatives. In my last post. We looked at 12 different trees and today I would like to finish the list of prospective tree choices. As much as I love this small tree, I will probably look for something that will grow a little taller. Another of my favorite imports from Australia, Willow Acacia offers bea...
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: POPULAR DIY POSTS
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Do you enjoy DIY projects? I do Especially those that involve gardening. Over the years, I have shared a number of DIY posts and have put together a list of the most popular. I hope you come away inspired to try some for yourself :-). How to Make Basil Salt. How to Make Your Own Personal Herb Salt. Create Natural Air Fresheners From the Garden. Preserve Herbs by Freezing Them. DIY Stepping Stones and Decorative Borders. Growing Vegetables in a Grocery Bag. Children's Swimming Pool Garden. Get My Posts In...
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: Sustainable Landscaping
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Have you ever wondered what 'sustainable landscaping' is? Maybe you would like to make your landscape more sustainable? Here is a series of posts that will help you on your way toward a more sustainable landscape in a series of small steps. What is a Sustainable Landscape? What Keeps a Landscape From Being Sustainable? Small Steps Toward a More Sustainable Landscape: Part 1. Small Steps Toward a More Sustainable Landscape: Part 2. Small Steps Toward a More Sustainable Landscape: Part 3. And More ». A Won...
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: Toilet Paper Rolls and Vegetable Seeds...
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Toilet Paper Rolls and Vegetable Seeds. Lately, I have been collecting toilet paper rolls. Now I know that may sound a bit weird to some of you, but I needed them for my garden. So how on earth can toilet paper rolls help you in the garden? Well, they are an inexpensive, environmentally friendly tool in which to start seeds indoors. From upper right - bush beans, marigolds, Kentucky beans, cucumbers, sugar snap peas and spinach. I advise wetting the soil before adding it to your toilet paper rolls. Once ...
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: Road Trips & Gardens to Visit!
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Road Trips and Gardens to Visit! Rubbing Lincoln's nose while visiting his tomb in Springfield, IL along with my mother. I love to travel. I come from a long line of travelers, from my grandmother, my parents and now me. In Frankfort, Germany with our nanny. I am the pale, little girl sitting at the end of the bench on the left side. My sister is standing and my brother is wearing green overalls. As a child I spent time in Germany where my grandparents were living. South Haven, Michigan. Roadtrip 2011: M...
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: Fun in the Vegetable Garden
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Fun in the Vegetable Garden. I have most fun in my edible gardens. Three raised beds are filled with vegetables along with orange, peach and apple trees providing us with delicious produce all year long. I hope you will learn from my triumphs and a few mistakes as I grow food in my desert garden…. MY NEW VEGETABLE GARDEN. AN ALMOST EMPTY VEGETABLE GARDEN AND A CHEST OF SEEDS. PLANT VEGETABLES ALONGSIDE FLOWERS IN CONTAINERS. MYSTERIOUS HAPPENINGS IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. CREATE AN HERB CONTAINER. 160;...
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: Growing Roses in the Desert
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Growing Roses in the Desert. My love affair with roses began in earnest when my husband and I moved into our first home in Phoenix. I inherited a garden with three old rose bushes, which I soon increased to 40 - yes, I said 40 roses! Although my current garden has fewer roses, I still love them as much as I did. Growing roses in the desert is both easier and harder then in other climates. Below, are a series of rose-themed blog posts, which I hope will help you grow beautiful roses in the desert southwest.
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: Downsizing Is A Good Thing - But Not Always....
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Downsizing Is A Good Thing - But Not Always. Well anyone who knows me well, would definitely have a hard time believing that I actually wrote a title like this one. For those of you who may not know me personally.I will let you in on a secret - I love getting a good deal and living simply. My mother (Pastor Farmer) is very good at this as was her mother, so I guess it is in my DNA. I love shopping sales and coming home with items that normally would have cost much more. I am going to share with you a gre...
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RAMBLINGS FROM A DESERT GARDEN....: A Wonderful Dilemma....
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I am faced with a wonderful dilemma. Dealt with the loss of one of our beautiful 'Desert Museum' Palo Verde trees. So now we are faced with the question of which type of tree should we choose to replace the one that I lost? We worked hard the past couple of days to remove the fallen tree and now have a bare space to fill. Okay, I am getting off of my high horse now ;-). Desert Museum Palo Verde (Parkinsonia hybrid 'Desert Museum'). So, here comes the fun part.which one to choose? Another plus is that is ...
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