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Marie's Gardening Blog October 2007 Archive

By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening

Forcing Bulbs IndoorsCreate Some Winter Cheer

Wednesday October 31, 2007
Why wait for spring to enjoy spring bulbs? There's plenty of time to force some bulbs into bloom indoors. Some, like amaryllis and paperwhites, don't require much more ... Read More

Winter Interest in the GardenIs it Just a Gardening Hoax?

Tuesday October 30, 2007
I'm feeling tidy this fall and I've been cutting back and cleaning out my garden beds to get a head start next spring. I have several grasses that look ... Read More

Halloween Au Natural.Before You Inflate Another 10' Pumpkin, Look Around the Yard for Halloween Decorating Vignettes.

Monday October 29, 2007
Halloween is David Beaulieu’s favorite time to decorate. Not so much for the spooky aspects but for the harvest theme and because Halloween is approached with such a fun-loving ... Read More

Growing the Great Pumpkin

Friday October 26, 2007
Does the great pumpkin make you think of those mammoth-sized blobs grown to see who’s can get the largest? Giant pumpkins can be fun to grow, but just try to ... Read More

Houseplants You Can't Kill

Wednesday October 24, 2007
I've been asked several times recently to suggest some houseplants that can withstand neglect. I hesitate to answer, because I don't want to be responsible for plant abuse. ... Read More

Winterberry Holly: A Native Holly with a Breathtaking Berry Display

Monday October 22, 2007
Gardeners know there is always something to look at in the garden; there’s just less to see in certain seasons. One stunner for winter interest is Winterberry or Winterberry ... Read More

Tips for Bringing Outdoor Plants Indoors

Wednesday October 10, 2007
Maybe you brought your houseplants outside for a summer vacation. Or maybe you decided to take cuttings of your favorite foliage plants, to have again next year. Whatever ... Read More

Strawberry Season?

Tuesday October 9, 2007
While October signals the end of the northern gardening season, there is no rest for the weary in warmer climes. I'm not crazy showing a picture of strawberries here. ... Read More

Mood Boosters. Indoor Gardening Can Ward Off the Winter Blues.

Monday October 8, 2007
Summer vacation is over for most of our houseplants. Moving back indoors means a change in light, temperature and humidity. And there's no escape from white flies, fungus ... Read More

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