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Marie's Gardening Blog June 2005 Archive

By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening

The Best Rose Varieties

Thursday June 30, 2005
Roses are a hot topic on the About Gardening Forum. Luckily we have some rose growing experts, even some pros. If you have questions about hardiness, fragrance or ... Read More

Tomato Diseases - Problems Growing Great Tomatoes

Wednesday June 29, 2005
Home grown tomatoes are a gardeners pride and joy. Yet there are so many things that can go wrong along the way. Most tomato problems are the result ... Read More

Top 10 Heirloom Vegetable Varieties

Wednesday June 22, 2005
There's only one reason needed to grow heirloom vegetables - TASTE. No one would take the time and effort to save seeds for hundreds of years if they didn't ... Read More

A Rose is a Rose and a Dandelion is a Weed

Monday June 20, 2005
We never seem to appreciate the native plants that thrive in our environment as much as the exotics we have to coddle. Take the lowly dandelion, for instance. ... Read More

Garden Maintenance: Pruning, Pinching & Deadheading

Friday June 17, 2005
It's a fact of gardening that once you get your flowers planted, the real work begins. To keep your flowers blooming and looking good all season requires some diligence ... Read More

Keep Your Lettuce Growing Throughout the Summer

Wednesday June 15, 2005
It seems that as soon as it's hot enough for a salad to make a tempting meal, your lettuce plants call it a day and bolt to seed. ... Read More

Need Help with an Idea for the Science Fair?

Tuesday June 14, 2005
Soil chemistry is one of the last things on the mind of a gardener, but without knowing it, we actually employ quite a bit of chemistry while working with plants. ... Read More

Driveway Curb Appeal

Monday June 13, 2005
You've had plenty of time to whip your flower beds into shape this season. Maybe it's time to turn your attention to correcting some of the unavoidable eye sores ... Read More

Yellow Leaves? Wilting When Wet?Identifying Plant Nutrient Deficiencies

Friday June 10, 2005
Not all plant problems are caused by insects or diseases. Sometimes an unhealthy plant is suffering from a nutrient deficiency. Plant nutrient deficiencies often manifest as discoloration or ... Read More

Garden DesignDesigning with Plant Combinations

Wednesday June 8, 2005
It's a good thing designing a garden is an ongoing process because there are so many possible plant combinations to try. It wouldn't be fair if we had to actually ... Read More

Sure You Love Gardening. But Wouldn't You Also Love Some Low Maintenance Landscaping Tips?

Monday June 6, 2005
Once again About Landscaping's David Beaulieu as compiled 10 very useful tips. In Top 10 Tips for Low-Maintenance Landscaping David offers advice on grass alternatives, water-wise gardens and time ... Read More

About Gardening Forum Photo Showcase

Friday June 3, 2005
Today I’m instituting a new feature, the About Gardening Forum Photo Showcase. If you’ve visited our Forum, you know that we love to share photos of our triumphs. ... Read More

Organic Gardening - What Does it Mean to Garden Organically?

Wednesday June 1, 2005
What does it mean to have an organic garden? Does organic gardening mean you have to put up with insects eating your plants or unattractive flower beds? Actually, ... Read More

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