Puff Paradise

In the Garden – As Summer Fades, Duties in the Garden Shift – NYTimes.com

puffparadise — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:53:07 +0000

The focus turns to preparing plants for cooler weather, assessing what flowers grew well and what didn’t, and then planning for spring.
More via In the Garden – As Summer Fades, Duties in the Garden Shift – NYTimes.com.

In the Garden – Helping a Flower Garden Survive Summer – Question – NYTimes.com

puffparadise — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:02:06 +0000

By SARA BARRETT

Published: July 27, 2010

I COULD blame the weather for my garden troubles: the late frost, the drenching spring, the summer heat and drought. Or I could blame the men who trampled the young plants as they installed a fence around the garden’s borders. And I could hold the woodchuck, moles and insects accountable for the gnawed roots, broken stems and wasted foliage.

Tips for June Gardens – NYTimes.com

puffparadise — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:52:54 +0000

By SARA BARRETT

After your early perennials lose their blooms, look to annuals to fill in spots in your garden.
Be sure to view the slide show in this article!
Tips for June Gardens – NYTimes.com.

D’s HOT Garden

materhater — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:23:11 +0000

Broccoli - 2 lbs of freaking broccoli.

Cherry Tomato.

1/2 of Box Garden

Maters.

Stupid broccoli.

The Botany of Desire: Based on the book by Michael Pollan: Potato – Control | PBS

puffparadise — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:51:04 +0000

This is a fascinating series from PBS. Explore the site and watch the clips.

The Botany of Desire: Based on the book by Michael Pollan: Potato – Control | PBS.

A Lesson in Pruning From an Expert – NYTimes.com

puffparadise — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:19:04 +0000

“When considering how to prune,” he said, “you should evaluate the health of the plant first, and then look at how well the plant fits in the landscape.”

Black Spot

Kirstin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:03:21 +0000

Black spot is a fungus that likes to eat rose bushes. Once the weather turns hot and moist, it’s prime growing season for black spot. If left untreated, black spot will completely consume and kill a rose bush. Treating the bush with a fungicide every couple of weeks will keep the roses happy all summer!

Pearson Crate

puffparadise — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:56:43 +0000

Here’s another use for those handy Pearson crates. I used this to cart my sod to the back yard after I enlarged a bed. I hope they have them at the sale again!

Hello world!

puffparadise — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:37:16 +0000

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Morning Roses

puffparadise — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:20:25 +0000

Pink Carefree Wonder Roses Reaching for the Sun

After a frustrating morning, an escape to a quiet corner of the garden would be welcome!