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July
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"Clippings"
The work in the garden gradually eases off as summer progresses,
leaving you free to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
All the work during the spring has
paid off, from planting summer bulbs that fit in the palm of
your hand that are producing gigantic results, to the annuals
that are continually blooming.
It never ceases to amaze me that within a sometimes tiny bundle
of organic matter exists tremendous plant potential that can
transform into a garden.
Happy Gardening!
Barbara
Flower of the Month
Do you know what it is?
Some plants will do anything for attention. Grow anywhere.
Sprout wild, weird, spiky flowers. Attract winged visitors by
the dozen. These flowers come in a range of colors guaranteed to
give everyone a choice: Red, white, lavender and shades of pink
from salmon to magenta. The flowers aren't fragrant, but the
minty, aromatic foliage makes up the that. (The scent resembles
the smell of Earl Gray tea.) You'll love this easy-to-grow
garden showoff! See what this amazing
flower is...
Planning Your Organic Gardening
Mid
Summer
Check out the garden planner that shows you at a glance what
jobs need to be done and when.
This is a lovely time in the garden, when every time you step
outdoors you are greeted by masses of fresh flowers and foliage,
the first results of all the hard work you put in over the
spring. A little extra attention now will keep that freshness
going throughout the summer season. Learn how...
Mid Summer
The Good, Bad, and Buggy
Emerald Ash Borer
United States Department
of Agriculture Forest Service. Northeastern Area
Emerald Ash Borer an exotic beetle from Asia was discovered in
July 2002 feeding on ash trees in southeastern Michigan. More
than 3000 square miles in southeast Michigan are infested and
more than 5 million ash trees are dead or dying from this pest.
To read more on this pest click
here...
Garden Wisdom
Butterfly
Native trees, shrubs, and plants that are necessary for
butterfly survival can be included in any landscaping plan. Know
the plant requirements for your butterflies in your area and
include them in your planting plans, and enjoy the beauty that
these special visitors can bring to your yard.
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Tips- While you are enjoying your garden, serve up some
color in your beverages this summer with playful ice cubes.
Just freeze edible chemical free flowers with water in ice
cube trays. For a large party, freeze flowers in water in a
ring mold and then use the ice ring to cool down a bowl of
punch. Never use flowers from a florist, as they have often
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