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Red osier dogwood is just the best plant for this time of year – cut down some branches – you can find them in fields and ditches and then place them in garden pots or containers. Fill the over-season containers with soil to hold the stems. Attach s…
November 23
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Just looking for something to add color to your indoor décor this winter, Kalanchoe is one of the most popular potted plants. It is easy to find in garden centers and nurseries, and provides brilliant color together with bright green leaves. It is f…
October 21
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Why did those large garden planters look so good this past season, one reason is the incorporation of Controlled Release Fertilizer or Time Release Fertilizer. It comes in pellets and is an improved version of Slow Release Fertilizer in that it is r…
October 19
marion stewart added a blog post
One way to keep your planters looking good for a longer period is, of course, to prune and pinch back as required during the season. Protect them from the heavy Fall winds by moving them closer to walls and buildings for added protection. They will…
October 9
marion stewart commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Herb Cubes the Answer'
Whew - don''t think that we can access the program here in North America - in any event, didn't pop up in your link. Perhaps someone else has heard of this method - sounds good - still don't know what the purpose of the foil is other than to protect…
September 23
Glenn Fletcher commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Herb Cubes the Answer'
Hi Marion This is a link to the programme. Please let me know if you can see it, or if it is restricted to the UK. He did not seem to seal the edges of the foil. I think though that a plastic zip bag would be best as it is totally sealed.
September 23
marion stewart commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Herb Cubes the Answer'
Hi: Thanks for the suggestion - haven't heard of that one but would be worthwhile trying. Don't quite know what the foil does - do they then put the foil in bags or straight into the freezer
September 23
Maggie commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Herb Cubes the Answer'
I have frozen coriander and parsley in small bags, it was okay but did not have as much flavor as the fresh herb. I have read that you can chop up herbs, carrots and other veggies, make a paste with some oil and freeze this as a soup stock base or j…
September 23
Glenn Fletcher commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Herb Cubes the Answer'
I saw on the TV recently that they were picking their herbs, putting between folded tin foil and freezing straight away. When de-frosted they said the herbs stayed quite fresh. I don,t know if it works as i havn,t tried it.
September 23
Glenn Fletcher commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Fertilizing Those Containers'
I chuck a goodly dollop of homemade concentrated comfrey liquid into my waterbutt [ to the colour of weak tea]. Then everytime i water the containers i am feeding as well.
September 23
marion stewart added a blog post
Use three garden pots or planters to create a beautiful display or just use one container for all – both suggestions work so well. If you don’t have any very large planters or urns three small pots will do. Plant Superbells (calibrachoa) in one pot,…
September 21
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It is always fun to try a couple of new container combinations in the Fall – here is one that is very attractive and adds interest to any setting. In your 14” pot, plant a Black Scallop Ajuga together with Helen’s Blush Euphorbia and Key Lime Pie He…
September 16
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Yes, we are now talking about over wintering – time to think about getting the containers and planters ready for a cooler (cold) season. For the Mandevilla, just cut off the vines to a manageable length. Keep the plant in its pot and water sparingly…
September 10
marion stewart commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Fertilizing Those Containers'
Thanks for your watering tip - yes, containers need to be watched carefully and of course no need to use water unnecessarily.
September 9
bewaterwise rep commented on marion stewart's blog post 'Fertilizing Those Containers'
Use of fertilizer – or compost made at home and the proper placement of the plants is essential when having a container plant. Water plays an important role to the health of the plant and we need to use water wisely. Check http://bit.ly/M6V7v for so…
September 9
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Now that summer is fading, the Gaura in our garden planters is going strong. The slender stems float over the garden container and extend out like wands in the breeze. It thrives in full sun and adds movement and grace to those garden pots, urns and…
September 8

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My grandmother is something of a mystery...my mother had said she lived at a convent, ??St Anne's, don't know why. I am trying to do some genalogy research and found bits and pieces but have not been able to access the things on the Canadian end yet. I hope to pick it up again in the near future.
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Hi Marion Stewart, Welcome to KGI, I'm sure you'll find the community interesting. If there is anythimg I can do to help, then please just leave a comment on my page.

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All About Dogwood

Red osier dogwood is just the best plant for this time of year – cut down some branches – you can find them in fields and ditches and then place them in garden pots or containers. Fill the over-season containers with soil to hold the stems. Attach some of those low voltage bulbs and you are all set for a fine looking decoration to brighten up those dull Winter days.

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Posted on November 23, 2009 at 11:31am —

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Easy & Attractive Indoor Planter

Just looking for something to add color to your indoor décor this winter, Kalanchoe is one of the most popular potted plants. It is easy to find in garden centers and nurseries, and provides brilliant color together with bright green leaves. It is fairly hardy and requires little water, regular watering however will ensure regular blooming.

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Posted on October 21, 2009 at 8:25am —

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Large Bloom Containers

Why did those large garden planters look so good this past season, one reason is the incorporation of Controlled Release Fertilizer or Time Release Fertilizer. It comes in pellets and is an improved version of Slow Release Fertilizer in that it is released based on soil temperature itself, more exact than Slow Release Fertilizer.

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Posted on October 19, 2009 at 8:46am —

marion stewart

Keep Planters Looking Good

One way to keep your planters looking good for a longer period is, of course, to prune and pinch back as required during the season. Protect them from the heavy Fall winds by moving them closer to walls and buildings for added protection. They will look better longer.

Posted on October 9, 2009 at 8:46am —

marion stewart

Garden Planter Trio

Use three garden pots or planters to create a beautiful display or just use one container for all – both suggestions work so well. If you don’t have any very large planters or urns three small pots will do. Plant Superbells (calibrachoa) in one pot, with Heuchera or coral bells in the second one and complete with Diascia.

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Posted on September 21, 2009 at 10:40am —

 
 

KG Day - Help us choose a date!

Kitchen Garden Day has traditionally been celebrated at the end of August which is a great time for gardens in temperate, northern climates but not a great time for many other gardeners around the world (e.g. August is winter in the southern hemisphere, monsoon season in India, too hot for many gardeners in southern states, etc.).

We're exploring the possibility of changing the date to the spring and would like your input. Please answer our poll here.

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Several people have experienced difficulty putting working links into comments and blogs etc and I know it is clumsy.... so here is how you do it.....

First type the text you want to appear....  ie  IAN'S PAGE

Then go back and highlight the link text.

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Created by Ian Jun 7, 2009 at 7:28pm. Last updated by Ian Jun 8.

Forum Policy

Hi, I'm starting to put together a few guidlines on using the discussion forum on here.

I would be happy to hear any comments you may have.  This is very much a work in progress so plese feel free to ask me to add anything you think is needed.

I don't want to make our community hide bound by rules and regulations but I think that, as the community has grown, some explanation of what is expected is needed.

Administration

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Created by Ian May 23, 2009 at 1:55am. Last updated by Ian May 25.

Climate maps

Hi following recent discussion I have put climate maps of the USA, Australia and Europe on here for reference..

 Climate map of the USA

Climate map of Australia

Climate map of Europe

 

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Created by Ian Sep 12, 2008 at 6:20pm. Last updated by Ian Apr 14.

Recipes, Recipes, Recipes

Hi Everyone,  I've started to collect together recipes from various posts on the site and put them all together here.

If you have a recipe you want to add on here, just post it on the site and leave a comment on my page telling me where it is and I'll go and fetch it back here.

They are organised in Contributor Order but I'm open to better suggestions!

BEVA'S RECIPES

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Created by Ian Jun 2, 2008 at 9:54am. Last updated by Ian Apr 13.

US STATES ABBREVIATIONS

 

US STATE ABBREVIATIONS

AK - Alaska               AL - Alabama              AR - Arkansas
AZ - Arizona              CA - California           CO - Colorado
CT - Connecticut          DC - Dist of Columbia *   DE - Delaware
FL - Florida              GA - Georgia              GU

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Created by Ian Jan 27, 2009 at 4:27pm. Last updated by Ian Jan 27.

HOW TO - MAKE COMPOST

Recently there was an excellent discussion about composting. I’ve pulled together all the various comments here. You can also watch KGI's video on composting here.

 

 

KATE’S ADVICE

I used to have a tumbler that we made from a wine-barrel but

1 you have to fill it up all at once

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Created by Ian May 30, 2008 at 5:29am. Last updated by Roger Jan 15.

Notes Home

Welcome to Notes.

To view notes that are in the system hit the "all notes" button above.

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Created by Ian May 28, 2008 at 12:10pm. Last updated by Ian May. 30, 2008.

A Note about Notes

I have just written this note so that I can see what we can achieve by using this new feature.

If you read this and have any suggestions then please leave a comment on my page or email me.

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