Raising Chickens and Urban Gardening
Next to the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus (genus Schlumbergera) is one of the most popular plants to give and receive during the holiday season. And for good reason – its lovely, draping blooms of red, pink, or white often appear around Thanksgiving, Christmas…or Easter. But if it’s a “Christmas cactus,” why does it bloom in early November or in…
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In this month’s podcast, I’ll share some fun holiday lore about three quintessential holiday houseplants: the Poinsettia, the Christmas Cactus, and the Amaryllis. I’ll also give you care tips to keep your plants growing and blooming all season long! Happy Holidays!! Podcast #4 Show Notes Christmas or Thanksgiving Cactus? How to Tell Is it a Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus or…
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I find it really satisfying to put my garden to bed in the fall, in part, because I get great pleasure out of restoring order to the garden — everything looks so neat and tidy once again. I blame my German heritage for my compulsion for order and tidiness. Unfortunately for me, maintaining this look is a constant battle and…
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In Podcast #3, I share the one vital chore that should be done each fall — and that’s amending the soil. Learn the importance of adding compost in the fall, along with leaf mold, as well as how to make both types of amendments for your own garden. Love your soil and it will love you back! Thanks to the…
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