Apr
9

Which Plants Are Safe for Your Pets?

Tim Lundie on April 9th, 2010

Some years ago when my wife and I had cats, one of our more mischievous felines was a small male named Cooper. We used to call Cooper the “Vomit Comet.” Cooper liked playing with one of our English Ivy houseplants. Without warning the tranquil stillness of our home would suddenly be disrupted by a hideous [...]

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Apr
4

Wine and Roses Weigela – An Easy, Gorgeous Shrub for New Gardeners.

Tim Lundie on April 4th, 2010

When I first moved to my current home some ten years ago, I needed to do a total makeover of the shrub and flower beds in front of my house. The first shrub I planted was a Wine and Roses Weigela. It was one of the best gardening decisions this new gardener has made. I [...]

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Apr
1

How to Start Plants for Your New Garden.

Tim Lundie on April 1st, 2010

Seeds Just looking at a seed rack may prompt this kind of daydream: You can picture many flowers already in bloom and vegetables and herbs seem to sprout growth right there on the seed rack. This kind of daydreaming can be so pleasant that beginning gardeners are often unprepared to meet problems that may occur [...]

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