Trades and Barter are My Favorites (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by B Hirst) I once put an add in the paper that said, "If it free its for
me". I had to stop the add because I collected so much stuff.
Adds do work. The problem with this add was it was not specific
enough to target what I was looking for. Over time and years I
...
River Birch Trees (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by B Hirst) River Birch Trees When I was in the 8th grade I would go fishing
along the Delaware River at night. I would camp along the river
bank and fish into the wee hours of the night. I am always
drifting back to those childhood memories when I pass a river
b...
Planting instructions for Nursery stock (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by B Hirst)
All people handling seedlings and small trees need to help with
the life support of your plants. Seedlings are like fish out of
water and need care which is often overlooked between the time
the seedlings are lifted and transplanted. Improper ...
Viburnums (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by B Hirst) Viburnums: Shrubs with All Season Interest Viburnums are the
most attractive, versatile, adaptable shrubs for any landscape.
They can be used as hedges or screens and in mixed
perennial/shrub borders. They can also stand alone as specimen
plants. They...
Saving Energy By planting Nursery Stock and windbreaks (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by William Hirst) In the past week there has been an increasing interest in
landscape design for energy conservation. Rising fuel costs can
be offset by landscaping. The primary goal is to control wind
and sun. In Pa. the first line of defence for energy savings is
pro...
A Hobby Greenhouse Will Get You Growing! (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by Antonio Teixeira) For people who would like to do more gardening but live in a
short growing season area, a hobby greenhouse is the answer. A
hobby greenhouse is not large enough to produce vegetables or
flowers on a commercial basis. It will, however, give you a
place...
Deer Damage to Nursery Stock (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by B Hirst) Resistance of Seedlings and Nursery Stock to Deer Damage
Damage to seedlings by deer will increase as it has over the
past 20 years.We don't believe that there are any 100 per cent
effective methods to stop deer damage except 10' high woven wire
fen...
Embellish Your Garden Trees with Movement, Music, and Light (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by Johann Erickson) If you'd like to bring some whimsy and fun to your garden,
consider adding wind chimes, birdhouses, or other ornaments to
your trees. Items should be hung from sturdy branches with soft
but durable cord or coated wire. Your trees will thank you
kindly...
Where Orchids Originally Came From (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by Orchid Geeks) Where did orchids originate? One may as well ask where man
originated, for like man, the ubiquitous orchid is found on
nearly every continent in nearly every climate. Also like man,
the orchid has a myriad varieties and forms - so many that one
botan...
How Do I Make My Dozen Roses Look Right? (Tue Jan 10th, 2006 10:54:13 PM, by Willie Jones) When I first started to design flowers I often heard how
designers had difficulty making a dozen roses look nice. That it
was hard to keep the roses in place. But it is really very easy
to do if you know a few simple basics.
1) First prepare the ros...
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