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40.43_bricolageIt's been more like a series of passionate affairs, and Canadians' latest homebound love is renovation and redecoration. Laying down new hardwood floors, new mouldings, new tiles; freshening up the paint or re-fin-ishing the bathtub: what were once deemed jobs for experts are now eagerly embraced evening-and-weekend pastimes. Some intrepid homeowners are even redoing the whole kitchen without hiring any skilled tradespeo-ple at all. Amateur renovators are striving for profession-al resultsand getting them, with a little help. The numbers don't lie. According to Roger Plamondon, Home Depot's regional manager for Eastern Canada, company-wide growth has been in the healthy 12-14% range for several years now, and the chain is set to open at least 16 more Canadian outlets in 2005. Likewise, Rona saw its net sales surge by 16.2% in 2003. Even if that number was bloated by the acquisition of Réno-Dépôt, it still speaks to a significant boom. The newfound appeal of do-it-yourselfHeavy rains encourage slug problems. Check for slugs during rainy periods and hand pick the pests. For hanging baskets in cool, shady locations, use tuberous begonias, ferns, impatiens or fibrous rooted begonias in combination with trailing plants, such as English ivy. Remove old flower heads from annual bedding plants to keep them blooming. Disbud chrysanthemum flowers to secure large, beautiful blooms on straight, strong stems. To disbud, remove the small side buds along the stems which form in the angles of the leaves. This will allow all of the food reserves to be used for one large flower rather than many smaller ones. Plant annual flowers in tubs or large containers for the porch or terrace. Start a gardening notebook. - Colorful plastic golf tees can be stuck in the ground to mark the location of dormant plants such as spring bulbs or perennials. Keep tall flowers staked and cut out dead flower stalks. Disbudding chrysanthemums produces larger blooms. Most mums, except spray types, respond well to disbudding. Since container-grown plants have a limited area from which to absorb water, plants in a sunny location may require watering several times a week. Check plants often to avoid water stress. Cut strawflowers intended for dried flower arrangements when the blooms are only half open. Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is used by many gardeners to protect cole crops from chewing caterpillars. Letter from Appleton, MaineBy Linda Tatelbaum § The future may be unknown, but one thing is certain. You can't eat money. For this reason, back in 1977 my husband Kal and I made what our elders perceived as a risky investment. I suppose we did seem like fools when, after only a few years as a college dean and a professor, we cashed in our tiny pen-sions and plowed the money into what we thought of as Gardening Mutual-- in the earth, growing their portfolio the old-fashioned way We spread the risk so that no matter what weather the summer brings, the year some rough acres in Maine. We figured we were investing in a proven asset: the earth, with its unmatched record of exuberant growth. Diversification is the rule in gardening, too. Meanwhile, we're also enjoying a compli-mentary bonus offered by Gardening Mutu-al--marriage insurance.1. What have you used this resource for? What sections did you use and/or review? 2. Order and development of information: Is there a logical progression in the development of information in the units? How might this be improved? 3. Format/usability of the document: Is the manual organized in such a way as to allow ease of use for both instructor and student? How might this be improved? 4. Suggested additions: Are there subject areas within a given unit that have not been sufficiently addressed? (Please include a description of the subject matter to be addressed, an outline of topic(s) and suggested additions to the Resources section. See #5 below.) 5. Are the Resources sections in each unit useful? Reformated Landscaping Press ReleaseAlmost one year after the October 2003 Fires, this landscaping fair will offer residents rebuilding their homes after loosing them in the fires, those who live in fire-prone areas or would like information about creating appropriate landscapes that work within San Diego's fire-prone, dry, Mediterranean climate and reduce the risk of fire hazards. The fair will offer educational information about the many products, design philosophies, plants and creative yet practical possibilities when creating a new landscape or neighborhood green space. Expert speakers and panel discussions will cover a wide range of topics. Educational literature, landscape suppliers, designers and contractors, plant sales, book signings, hands-on demonstrations and garden tours will round out the educational components of the event. Participants will also have the opportunity to win door prizes. Guest speakers will include well-known horticulturist Pat Welsh, who will talk about "Right Plant/Rightanr-1139ne of the most versatile and creative forms of gardening is container garden-ing. Some other rea-sons for container gardening are: - Your backyard or traditional gardening space is limited or unavailable. - Your gardening site is unsuitable for growing the plants you want to grow because of poor drainage, soil conditions, or too much shade or sun. These are some of the advantages of container gardening. Some helpful techniques for container gardening, including choosing containers and soil mixtures, selecting plants, and planting, fertilizing, and watering your container garden, are discussed in these specific sections of this publication. Choosing a container that fits the look you are try-ing to create is half the fun of container gardening! Keeping containers moist yet well drained is the most important key to successful container gardening. Look for All-American Selections Winners, many of which are excellent choices for container gardening.0764519751In this chapter, we go over the principles of Feng Shui and tell you how to apply them to your garden to create a welcoming environ-ment and much, much more. In traditional Chinese beliefs, wind and water are the source of all life energy. This life energy, called chi, brings abun-dance and blessings into your environment and your life. So when you're designing according to the principles of Feng Shui, you're really encouraging the chi to flow into and throughout your space (not to mention your life). The main goal in Feng Shui gardening is to raise the level of chi in the garden and make sure that it moves smoothly and freely throughout the space. For example, if you're living in cramped quarters and still yearn for a Feng Shui garden, we show you how to make the most of your space in Chapter 19, which is all about gardening in small areas. Creating a garden that smells delicious and that can season your stew makes a lot of gardeners smile. Many would-be gardeners thinkSchools for the first time last year. beautiful shield. `` The name of pour schd will be the first on the shield, and it remkns for you to see Many other schools will be trying to win it, and you will have to try very hard to keep it. Mr. Saxby said life was very varied, and many things will shortly burst into a blaze uf colour. The sain which fell yesterday and to-day will hasten their gromh It is an unfortunate fact that Inland Australia is and as for Tennrtnt Creek, 1 think the town is a disgrace, I am inclined to think for, although millions of pounds worth of gold have Who would've thought that something so enjoyable could help you stay fit? Learn about the physical benefits of gardening, the importance of stretching, quick tips for starting a garden, and how gardening can help you cope with stress. Our series continues with the sixth installment of this special section, which focuses on the drivers and possible remedies for rising health care costs. Learn some-thing new about health care and how you can keep your costs to a minimum. Here, you'll find simple stretches for walkers that will help reduce and prevent injuries. Over-the-counter pain relievers are generally safe and effective, but they should be taken with care to avoid serious health complications. Learn why reading and following label instructions is critical when using pain relievers. While gardening can be a challenging work-out, it also tends to be less stressful to the body than other exercises, such as jogging or aerobics. Gardeners are rewarded for their efforts when the FarmerMarket05Each week, in addition to just-picked produce, baked goods and plants, the Coral Gables Farmers Market, located in front of City Hall at 405 Biltmore Way, offers free activities for Market shoppers. At 8:00 a.m., a free class in Tai Chi is offered in the Park. At 9:00 a.m., a free gardening workshop is conducted by a local expert. In case of rain, the workshop will be held in City Hall. At 10:00 a.m., a master chef from one of Coral Gables' fine restaurants creates a dish for shoppers to sample. At 11:00 a.m., there are wonderful children's activities for our younger Market shoppers, hosted by Books & Books and the City of Coral Gables. Make your own Wild mask and parade around the market. Get up close and personal with some special visitors from MetroZoo. Watch history in the making as a 50-year Time Capsule is created in celebration of the City Beautiful.AG-06The vegetable garden has traditionally been located in an area separate from other parts of the landscape because it was con-sidered unsightly. Landscape designers today often incorporate edible plants into many areas of the home landscape and ornamental plants such as flowering annuals into the vege-table garden. If you are a beginning gardener with an average-sized family, you will not need a lot of space for a vegetable garden. Regardless of size, there are five factors to consider in selecting a garden site. Avoid any soil that remains soggy after a rain. Of course, gardening will be easier if you start with a naturally rich soil. Avoid locating the garden in a low spot such as the base of a hill or at the foot of a slope bor-dered by a solid fence. These areas are slow to warm in the spring, and frost forms more readily in them because cold air cannot drain away. Veg-etable gardens located on high ground are more likely to escape light freezes, permitting an earlierpaper Canizares2Christianity had for centuries defined God and Christ as gardeners and the soul and the Church as gardens. The gardening metaphor was in turn linked to the exegesis of the Song of Songs. This odd text describes male and female lovers as flowers and trees, gardeners and gardens. Thus it is not surprising that in sixteenth-century Spain Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) not only wrote an interpretation of the Song of Songs but also conceived of her mystical union to God in gardening metaphors: "It was delightful for me to think of my soul as a garden where God strolled. Although Maria thought that confessors were gardeners sent by God to keep the soul of nuns clean from weeds so Christ could have tidy gardens to visit, Barros' soul was not a garden cultivated well enough to ascend straight to heaven. The metaphor of the garden took on added dimensions in the New World as spiritual gardening became part of a larger epic war of attrition against the Devil.10 New flowers wereRaisedBedTROY-BILT tiller to easily create raised beds? Raised beds have many advantagesyou can double the depth of your topsoil; the soil stays loose and aerated so plants stay healthier; and plants are higher up. And it's much easier to manage your beds from year to year with our system of "hilling" the soil into simple raised beds. What You'll Need Till the soil well and deep. If you're starting in an established bed, use your TROY-BILT tiller to loosen the soil and break it up into a fine texture. You will need to make at least two passes to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Mix in any soil amendments well and till until the soil is loose, fluffy and well-aerated.eros is a Greek word that means dry. that uses little additional water to maintain its environment. It can be applied to any landscape design, from formal to informal. Although it may take two to three years to establish, a xeric landscape aims to reduce the amount of water being used. Seven water-saving principles of xeriscaping are outlined below. This zone is a small, highly visible and highly maintained area, such as around a patio, where plants are watered regularly in the absence of Take a pencil and a piece of paper and sketch your current site, including buildings, How long you plan to live in the house. turf gisI've heard about a white-flowered for-sythia. Is this a cultivar of the common forsythia? Its fragrant, white, sometimes pink-blushed flowers appear in very early spring--earlier than forsythia and, for that reason, may get frost bitten. "It's a layering, mounding shrub that can get to be a tan-gle," says Normandy. To neaten it, he sug-gests clipping off stray, long branches. Planted in full sun, Abeliophyllum dis-tichum will grow up to five feet tall and wide. It is hardy in USDA Zone 5 to 8, AHS Zone 8 to 5. I've been saving the wood ashes from my winter fires. answers to your gardening questions, call Gardener's Information Service at (800) 777-7931, extension 131, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern time, or e-mail us anytime at gis@ahs.org. nyl203Additionally, the article's primary emphasis is on community development through gardening in low-income neighborhoods although it applies to mixed-income and prosperous communities as well. With their sense that they know how to take joint action the tenant gardeners reported that they are better able to resist drug dealers who thrive in a messy setting."). Warner recounts the initiative of community gardeners in the 1970s, who began gardening on lots adjacent to their homes without any formal organization or formal permission. This initiative reflected a shift in the gardeners' attitude as they stopped waiting for public institutions to act and adopted an outlook of self-help. Fergu-son discusses how attempts to lease the land were denied by the city, yet gardening continued. While garden organizations may face additional legal issues stemming from the em-ployment of gardeners and the sale of produce, these considerations are beyond the scope of thisSome results were filtered because they matched others closely. | |
