http://www.growingagreenerworld.com/episodes/
Can I get MGV education credit for watching public TV episodes?
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Summer Jewel Pink
http://www.all-americaselections.org/Winners_Print.asp?ID=164
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink'
2012 AAS winner.
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink'
2012 AAS winner.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Blue Tomato
http://newworldcrops.com/wp/tomatoes/the-story-behind-the-blue-tomato/attachment/indigo-rose/
The blue tomato from Oregon State University.
Very weird.
The blue tomato from Oregon State University.
Very weird.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Dreadlocks
http://parkseed.com/product.aspx?p=02500-PK-P1
Amaranthus caudatus 'Dreadlocks'
We love amaranths, so this might be a good one to try.
Amaranthus caudatus 'Dreadlocks'
We love amaranths, so this might be a good one to try.
Balloon Vine
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week256.shtml
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Would be an interesting experiment to grow it as an annual.
Cardiospermum halicacabum
Would be an interesting experiment to grow it as an annual.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Soils 101
http://www.heronswoodvoice.com/2011/11/soils-101-guest-blog-by-nick-rhodehamel/
A good concise summary, well worth reading.
A good concise summary, well worth reading.
Nicolas
http://www.waysidegardens.com/product.aspx?p=49255
Striking autumn colors, Zone 5, and thrives in shade.
I want one.
I want more than one.
Striking autumn colors, Zone 5, and thrives in shade.
I want one.
I want more than one.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Golden Shrimp Plant
http://wimastergardener.org/?q=GoldenShrimpPlant
We saw some at State Fair Park a couple of years ago and they were impressive.
We saw some at State Fair Park a couple of years ago and they were impressive.
Pruning Grape Vines
http://www.garden.org/ediblelandscaping/?page=201112-how-to
If my vines get more serious about growing then I will get more serious about pruning them.
If my vines get more serious about growing then I will get more serious about pruning them.
Aromatnaya
http://parkseed.com/russian-quince-aromatnaya/p/47638/
Would love to have one, even if it is a Russian.
Would love to have one, even if it is a Russian.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
SUPERthrive(tm)
http://www.superthrive.com/indexa.html
Just think how much better my garden would be if I had been using this miraculous product all along.
Just think how much better my garden would be if I had been using this miraculous product all along.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Brady's Rocks
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7672416@N05/6345891629/
Brady's Rocks, Waukesha County, WI
Part of the Niagara Escarpment.
On my wish list of local places to visit.
Cinderella Collection
http://parkseed.com/lisianthus-cinderella-collection/p/90459/
I love Lisianthus, but our friend Sue at Luxembourg Gardens stopped growing them because of root rot problems.
I am tempted to try anyway.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Wildfire
http://www.waysidegardens.com/nyssa-sylvatica-wildfire/p/49390/
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wildfire'
Would be worth growing for the fall color.
Leaf Management
http://www.dirtdoctor.com/Leaf-Management-Update-Newsletter-2010_vq3706.htm
Some interesting advice on leaves.
Gardening in Montana
http://www.finegardening.com/item/21544/reader-photos-kielians-garden-in-montana
Gorgeous garden in Montana.
Granite Peak
http://www.skigranitepeak.com/mountain/index.cfm?sub=history
The tallest mountain in Wisconsin.
Anywhere else, it would be a modest hill.
Might be a good place to collect a few accent pieces for the garden.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Double-Digging
http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/double-digging-why-do-it
They fail to mention that some of us just love to dig.
It is fun and you never know what buried treasure you might find.
Cold-Weather Compost
http://www.organicgardening.com/learn-and-grow/cold-weather-compost
I need to better manage my microbes.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Forest Pansy
http://www.greatgardenplants.com/index.php?pageId=1123
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Would love to have another redbud.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Mercury Rising
http://www.greatgardenplants.com/index.php?pageId=1284
Coreopsis 'Mercury Rising'
Beautiful and hardy to Zone 5.
Poke Weed
http://www.sandmountainherbs.com/pokeweed.html
I like the idea of soaking the seed in concentrated sulfuric acid to simulate passing through a bird's gut.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Heirloom Tomatoes
http://www.hortmag.com/plants/fruits-veggies/top-heirloom-tomatoes
The 'Chocolate Stripes' sounds interesting with its earthy taste.
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