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Mother Earth’s Garden

Archive for May 2008

May 22nd, 2008

Sundials In The Garden

I’ve always wanted to get a sundial for my garden, but I’ve always thought of them as being too pricey. I found a couple that I really like for under $100. I may have to get one this year.
One of my favorites is this Fisherboy Sundial Birdbath Combination, I think he’s really cute. […]

By linette -- 1 comment

May 21st, 2008

Birds and Blooms Is Having A Video Contest

Big thanks to Sandy Mitchell my blogging partner at Robust Cooking for sending me this news tidbit.
Birds and Blooms Magazine is having a new video contest, starring the wildlife in your backyard. Here’s the info:
GREENDALE, Wis., May 20 /PRNewswire/ — America’s No. 1 garden and bird magazine is launching a new video contest […]

By linette -- 1 comment

May 21st, 2008

Creating an Outdoor Space

A few weeks ago I showed you where I blog from during the spring and summer, but I also try to get outside whenever possible. I love to curl up with a good book, or just relax and smell the flowers.
You should create a spot in your garden, or even an outdoor living space […]

By linette -- 17 comments

May 20th, 2008

5 Gardens Down Profile- Our One Heart

We’re still checking out our neighbors at the Lifestyles channel, this weeks neighbor is 5 gardens down.
Our One Heart is your Lifestyles Channel one stop spot for wedding planning. Christine Gooding gives you the scoop on what’s hot and what’s not for weddings these days.
Here are some of my favorite recent posts […]

By linette -- 0 comments

May 19th, 2008

More Irises in Bloom

The irises are really blooming now, purple, yellow, and white all at once. They’re making a beautiful display in my hillside garden. I have some bi-colored yellow and purple irises, but so far they’re still in hiding.

I planted them on the hillside, with the daylilies and both are doing very […]

By linette -- 3 comments

May 17th, 2008

Today The Iris Blooms

Today the white iris is in full bloom, and we have full sunshine. Why not yesterday for garden blogger’s bloom day?
It’ one of my favorite flowers in the garden. I love their white elegance, and they bloom again in the fall.
My mom gave them to me a couple years ago, which makes them extra […]

By linette -- 0 comments

May 16th, 2008

May Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day

Every month May Dream’s Garden hosts Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day. Nothing in my garden wants to bloom this year. Overall this spring has been cool and wet (not just damp, WET). I think that’s why everything seems to be behind schedule in the bloom department. I have several buds, but I think they’re waiting for […]

By linette -- 5 comments

May 15th, 2008

5 Natural Alternatives for Removing Garden Pests

It’s easy to get the spray bottle out and blast your plants with insecticide to get rid of garden pests. The only problem is you have to eat those fruits and vegetables. You also want the bees and butterflies to pollinate your garden without dying.
Here are 5 ways to remove garden pests naturally. I’m […]

By linette -- 4 comments

May 15th, 2008

The Lifestyles Channel Has Giveaways

There are several giveaways going on at the Lifestyles channel right now, and I don’t want you to miss any of them.
Simply Thrifty is giving away heirloom marigold seeds, just leave your favorite gardening tip before May 18th.
Tree Hugging Family has 5 boxes Skooperbox (enviro friendly disposal for pet doo doo) to give […]

By linette -- 2 comments

May 14th, 2008

4 Gardens Down

Like I said last week, the Lifestyles channel is playing a fun game this month called 3 Doors Down. I started with Offbeat Homes last week, which is three doors down from Mother Earth’s Garden. This week I’m exploring One Book Two Book, by Susan Gunelius.
I’m a complete book-a-holic, is there a group […]

By linette -- 1 comment

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