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Partially Eaten Pitahaya

freddyalanuy — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:43:09 +0000

Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden

paganmonicas — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:54:51 +0000

There are literally hundreds of types of roses that you crapper acquire in your garden. With much a activity to opt from, it crapper be extremely arduous to opt the chromatic that's correct for you. To attain this duty a taste easier, We've distinct a whatever essential factors you should consider, and explained whatever of the assorted types of roses to assistance in your search.

Tips on Choosing Roses

1. Color haw seem unimportant at prototypal glance, but it's commonly an essential bourgeois to those that poverty to acquire roses. Usually it is only a concern of individualized preference, but you haw poverty to essay creating a gratis colouration reach for your chromatic garden.

2. The test ontogeny peak of a chromatic should be thoughtful as it would be plain to acquire roses that are higher than the Atlantic of the garden that it grows in. Some roses crapper acquire to be as broad as 20 feet.

3. If you springy in an Atlantic that is unerect to algid winters, you would sure poverty a chromatic that could endure during the soured season.

4. If destined fragrances advert an hypersensitised reaction, you'll poverty to being roses that hit a softer smell than the others.

5. It's sharp husbandry to see what the advantages and disadvantages would be if you were to opt destined roses over others.

6. You module poverty to study the filler of your garden space, so that you crapper secure comely danger to the expose and another elements as well.

7. If you are hoping to attain your roses into bouquets, you module poverty to undergo if they crapper be cut. Hybrid teas can. Some roses module start unconnected at the petals if they are cut.

8. You should also study what another types of flowers or plants you impart on adding to the rose's environment. You poverty to add plants and flowers that module not create a harmful surround to your rose's ecosystem.

Some Common Types of Roses

After you intend a significance of the identify of roses that you would same to plant, you'll course poverty to undergo which types of roses prizewinning good with your planting ideas. There are likewise whatever varieties of roses to itemize here, but this itemize covers whatever of the most popular. You should enquire your close garden edifice for advice on whether your pick is run to your garden's abilities.

Landscape roses - Landscape roses are enthusiastic for the initiate gardener. They are disease resistant, and order a lowercase taste inferior maintenance. Hybrid teas are not beatific for the novice.

Climbing Roses - These roses are assorted from the lawful roses that are naturalised as they are drilled to acquire ascending same vines. Most grouping same to ingest these for trellises, or buildings. Some of them are organism teas, wichuraine, and super patterned climbers. They are a bonny constituent to the countenance of one's house.

Shrub Roses - Shrub roses same the bonny rugosa are both daylong blooming, and disease resistant. These are also enthusiastic for the initiate planter. They are gorgeous modify when they are not in develop because the foliage is so pretty.

Old Garden Roses - These roses are not rattling beatific for those with nonindulgent allergies to brawny fragrances because they hit a brawny odoriferous odor. However, they are disease nonabsorptive and move to develop for months at a time.

The Modern Rose - These are rattling primary roses because they are the termination of interbreed nurture the organism repast with the polyanthus. They are also referred to as Floribunda. They are a bonny compounding of the prizewinning those digit flowers hit to offer. They are daylong blooming, fragrant, and they are enthusiastic for cutting.

Miniature Roses - Miniature roses are just what they good like. They hit every of the smell and example of a lawful rose, but they hit small blooms. These portion roses are enthusiastic for interior planting.

While state every inclusive, this article should be a enthusiastic support in effort you started on the artefact to having your rattling own, gorgeous chromatic garden.

ฉ 2004, Kathy Burns-Millyard and Garden-Source.com

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Australian Orchids

paganmonicas — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:31:59 +0000

There are over 30,000 species of orchids making it the maximal kinsfolk and the being world. These mythologic anthesis plants are famous for their gorgeous flowers that become in every colors. Although they crapper acquire in whatever places, orchids fuck equatorial climates where they acquire on trees pants and branches.

In Australia, orchids acquire in the gray location and crapper be institute ontogeny on tree pants as substantially as in the ground. state boasts most 1200 Cypripedium species whatever of which are not institute anywhere added in the world.

Many of the inhabitant orchids hit modified whatever special methods of enticing insects over for pollination. The Drakonorchis corsair or ordinary agamid Cypripedium looks same a apteral someone wasp and thence is rattling captivating to phallic wasps.

These special orchids are so engrossing that scientists at the CPBR think these orchids which are dispatched to them by licensed collectors of inhabitant orchids. This domestic herbarium Cypripedium assemblage consists of 48,000 cured specimens 18,005 cardinal game whichh include the strained pieces of flowers and over 19,000 Spirit cured Cypripedium specimens.

Some of the engrossing inhabitant orchids Include the Durabaculum Nindii or endangered chromatic Cypripedium which is autochthonous to North Eastern Queensland, the speckled Sun orchid, the nodding naif hood, the ness orchid, and the primula Cypripedium to study but a few.

In Australia, you module encounter epiphytes which acquire on trees as substantially as terrestrials which grown around. The ratio is most 70% worldly to 30% epiphytes. Epiphytes are the easiest to acquire in the most ordinary in Cypripedium collections.

Western state is bag to mostly worldly orchids which are well-known for their size, gleaming colouration and fantastic markings. These kickshaw breakable flowers interest most everyone who sees them. Some of these orchids same those of the enzootic genus Rhizanthella springy their full lives underground.

Orchids are enthusiastic plants and attain an extraordinary heritage whether they are presented as a springy potted being or in a vase with another flowers. If you hit a naif thumb, you strength modify essay ontogeny your possess markets if you crapper wage them with sufficiency humidness and comely nutrients you haw be flourishing not concern where you springy In the world.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://orchids.garden-corner.com where you crapper see more most orchids including assorted types of orchids from every over the world.

The Grass is Always Greener

livtiger — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:55:59 +0000

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We haven't had indoor plants in years. Although cats are true carnivores, they also have this need to munch on grass or other leafy greens. My mom's palm plant had ragged ends from little nibbles from Kiggy. My friend, Jill, has given up on having a bamboo plant in the house as her cat, Frida, chews it down to the nub every chance she gets.

If you have indoor plants, the first thing you need to do is to take an inventory of all your cat accessible plants and make sure they are not poisonous to cats. Anything that makes the list has to go, at least outside. If you are fine with kitty chewing on the safe plants, you can leave them. A better plan is to grow some grass for your cats. They and your plants will thank you.

You can buy cat grass at the pet store or grow your own. Many pet stores sell the seeds which grow quickly. However, I have found that using wheat berries works just as well for a fraction of the cost. I can even get organic wheat berries at the local health food store. Wheat berries can be used to grow wheat grass, a staple of health food junkies everywhere.

Growing Wheat Grass

Growing wheat grass for your cats is the epitome of simple. Simply fill a pot with potting soil. Spread the wheat berries on top of the soil and cover with another shallow layer of soil. Water the soil and place in a sunny location. Within days you will see little blades of grass poking through searching for the light. We like to plant the grass in a long rectangular planter so the three cats can all graze at the same time. The weight of the planter also makes it more stable. Lighter pots have a tendency to be knocked over when the cats are mowing down on their greens.

Why Do Cats Eat Grass or Other Greens?

It is believed that indoor cats eat grass to get a little nutrients that might be missing in their diet. Cats are carnivores who eat their prey live. Often, their prey are birds, rats, mice, etc. These little animals often have some plant material in their stomachs which the cats ingest as well. Cats will also seek grass out when their stomachs are upset, so don't be surprised to find a little grass regurgitated from time to time. That's one of the reasons why we plant it outside in our enclosed atrium. The grass has plenty of light and clean up is easier.

Patti Towhill's Session on September 8, 2008

kimberlyrex — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:43:19 +0000

Colony Collapse Disorder is a mysterious syndrome which has killed one third of the honeybees in North America. The overall health of our planet and our food supply is weakened by this devastating loss of pollinators. In my own 2.5 acres of natural land, I have not seen one honeybee in over two years. For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/silence-of-the-bees/update-on-colony-collapse-disorder-oct-2007/41/#hide The WPH repatterning on September 8th will focus on assisting the honeybee species in whatever way is best for them; and on assisting scientists, beekeepers and farmers who are working to help the honeybees.

Please share research, comments and insights before and after this session to support creating greater support for all of us on the planet.

Thank you!

Kimberly Rex's Session on August 27th

kimberlyrex — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:36:27 +0000

Creating Peace for All Species

photo by Kimberly Rex

Please join me at the World Peace Hologram Project: www.worldpeacehologram.org to participate in creating more conscious awareness of our collective interrelatedness through the ecosystems which affect the planet as a whole. With earth shifts and world events decreasing living space for flora, plants, trees, animal species and habitats, our awareness and focus can map a positive change in how we reflect and think about our relationship to all beings. It is said that the flapping of a butterfly's wings on one side of the world can affect the wind currents of the other. We are not separate, we are connected everywhere. Please join me with your intentions through this teleconference on August 27th at 10 AM PDT time. Register at www.worldpeacehologram.org to receive the telephone number and PIN. If you cannot attend, please know that your intentions will still be valuable at the site, and that you can listen to the audio afterwards. This session is FREE.

Please leave comments, research and insights regarding this topic before and after the session to support all of us on the planet.

Thank you!

All My Relations,

Kimberly Rex, World Peace Hologram Chairperson

Pretty little flowers

pamplemoussejuice — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:02:02 +0000

Fun with Macro lens

A Plant at Its Peak

Jan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:57:13 +0000

“A Plant at Its Peak”, a copyrighted post, was written for my Wordpress blog called Always Growing by Jan in Covington, Louisiana

Now that summer is starting to wind down, many plants that die back in the winter are at their peak. One of these is the hidden lily ginger. This clump in the side garden is about three years old and is seven feet tall. It makes a nice screening from the neighbors next door.

Next spring, I think I will divide this clump up and spread it out a bit so that the plants are not as thick. That way, it will be a longer screening and give a bit more privacy.

I wrote an earlier posting of the hidden lily ginger's flowers which are very attractive. While I do like the flowers, it is the large leaves that I find most appealing. They are a bright green with a burgundy stripe down the middle. The older the plant is the larger the leaves. These leaves do not tear up like a banana leaf will sometimes, and they give a real tropical feel to a garden.

The only downside is that this plant is not evergreen. In late September, the leaves start to yellow and soon must be cut down and placed in the compost bin. I always regret that fall brings the demise of this favorite plant and look forward to spring time when it will reappear.

Plants too... HUGE?

Grace — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:43:36 +0000

Well, sometimes a certain tomato plant may get kind of... HUGE! Perhaps hogging the sunlight away from the smaller plants. Well, if that's the case. The best thing to do is to clip dead and withered leaves away so that the tomato can get more nutrition. Also, don't be shy to clip long stems or new sprouts you may find on the steams of starts of new steams.

Squash. Melon. Cucumber. Sure, they're lovely, and boy you get many of them! But where do I put them? They're spreading like mad! Tease the plants a bit and twist the vines (carefully and slowly!) on wooden sticks or a metal plant latter for it to hang on and not take room away from the other vining plants such as the melons and vining fruit. Now, about melons and spreading fruit- Do not hang them! It is best to leave them on the ground to spread out (I strongly recommend dirt, not lying them on top of weeds- otherwise, they'll mold.) That way, the melons can grow without falling off!

Eggplant- Be sure to do the same with the eggplant as the tomato. Eggplant truthfully shouldn't grow as badly as the tomato, but it can!

Beans- Beans will tend to slouch and the slugs will kill them if they are covered with weeds and too close to the ground. Make sure if they are climbing beans- that you tie them (not tight-rather loose) onto sticks to climb up them. If they are dwarfs or broad beans, give them a little support. Sticks are actually better for most crops!

Grapes- The best way to grow grapes is to have them growing along a wide wooden lattice (horizontally, as shown below)

And don't forget to cover them thoroughly with netting, so the birds can't get to them and the Japanese beetles will have a hard time trying to eat the leaves. Sprinkling garlic all over them gives them protection and nutrients.

Are You Season Savvy?

seminoleflorist — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:54:19 +0000

So, you want to send flowers but you want to do it with class and style. Use this quick reference guide so you know what type of flowers to send and during which season:

Great Summer Flowers:

• Sunflowers

• Lilies

• Irises

• Snapdragons

• English lavender

Fall Flowers:

• Marigolds

• Dahlias

• Zinnias

• Aster

Winter Flower Picks:

• Tulips

• Forget-me-Nots

• Poinsettias

• Casa Blanca Lilies

• Bells of Ireland

Great Spring Flowers:

• Peonies

• Tulips

• Hyacinth

• Lilacs

Flowers Anytime:

• Roses

• Orchids

• Gardenia

• Carnations

Order Flowers Now

Hollyhock

ericalberge — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:29:14 +0000

Lens: 18-135mm zoom ~ Focal Length: 135mm ~ 1/200 sec ~ F/5.6 ~ ISO 200

Lens: 18-135mm zoom ~ Focal Length: 135mm ~ 1/100 sec ~ F/5.6 ~ ISO 200

Just Around The Corner

HeyJules — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:05:32 +0000

Every year that I walk through the seasons with a camera in my hand is another year that nature opens up more secrets to me. This year was the first year that I really realized that death - particularly the death of leaves and plants - happens all year long. You don't tend to see it in the spring and early summer because everything is green and growing and producing beautiful and abundant color. This year, however, I have been zeroing in on the dark side of nature...the death of a leaf or a single plant - seeing that even in the most bountiful of times, death occurs.

Oh sure, I'm already excited about the onslaught of autumn - wishing away the last days of summer so I can witness and record the onslaught of a vibrant fall season - but I am also aware that all this great color also means that it is the plant's last hurrah.

Life goes on...but death is silently sitting at its door.

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Fall Class Schedule 2008- Rolling Enrollment Adult

trentonartworks18 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:53:29 +0000

*All classes are on rolling enrollment with the exception of drop-ins. We encourage you to sign up asap so the class can begin. Fall will soon be here, don't let the classes fill without you- REGISTER TODAY.

Furniture Making

Learn to use, care for and sharpen basic woodworking hand tools. Make a half-lap joint in wood from hand-planed and prepared stock. Equipping a shop with power hand tools and cabinet-type equipment is discussed and demonstrated. Demonstrations and hands-on experience stress proper, safe techniques. Class limited to 5.

Instructor: Alan Siswein, Fee $190.00, Materials $10.00, 4 weeks

Class held at instructor's studio located off S. Broad Street in Trenton

Minimum 3 people to begin class

Wire Jewelry 1- Introduction

Wireless sculpting is a solder-less way to set stones and create jewelry. In this introductory class, learn about tools, wire, coils, jumprings as connectors,crimps and Greek leather cord. Students make a necklace, bracelet and anklet with limited-edition polymer clay beads.

Instructor: Dorothy Arnao, Fee $30.00 Material $35.00, 4 weeks

List of required tools provuded by instructor prior to class

Minimum 4 people to begin class. Maximum 7

Autumn Flowers & Plants

From botanical studies to Charles Demuth or Georgia O'Keefe there are many styles for drawing and painting flowers, plants- even vegetables and fruit- in watercolor. Classes begin with close observation of the subject and some color exploration. We'll then move on to developing studies and painting that express your individuality.

Instructor: Gail Bracegirdle, Fee $150.00, 6 weeks

Minimum 7 people to begin class

Beginner Pastel

There's nothing better than opening a box of colorful chalk pastels for the first time. Use this delightful, easy-to-correct tool to make realistic, sensual drawings.

Instructor: Norma Jean DeVico, Fee $120.00, 4 weeks

Materials list to be provided,