Topic: Doreen Howard
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Diggin' It Grow cranberries in your home garden
This time of year, having homegrown cranberries is a real treat. If you live in Zones 2 to 6, it's easy. No bog needed.
12/02/2010 07:23 pm -
Diggin' It Orchids and bromeliads not blooming? Friends have the answer.
With a little help from my friends, I learned valuable lessons about getting tropical plants such as orchids and bromeliads to bloom.
11/16/2010 07:36 pm -
Diggin' It How to store autumn's bounty of vegetables and fruits
Winter's coming. Here's how to preserve the fruits and vegetables you grew or bought at farmers’ markets, including how to build a root cellar in 30 minutes.
11/10/2010 04:18 pm -
Diggin' It How to grow herbs indoors during winter
Want a fresh supply of herbs all winter long? It's simple to grow them indoors.
10/11/2010 08:32 pm -
Diggin' It Firsthand experience with 'healing gardens'
They're called 'healing gardens' because they tend to make people feel better. Here's one gardener's firsthand experience.
09/21/2010 06:04 pm -
Diggin' It An unusual plant with stinky flowers
If you want to grow something unusual, consider planting bulbs of voodoo lily or konjac. But watch out for the stinky flowers.
03/23/2010 06:00 pm -
Diggin' It Welcome, spring!
Crocus, blackbirds, and two-winged flies are popping up everywhere! They're welcome signs that spring will soon arrive.
03/19/2010 01:39 pm -
Prune fruit now for a big harvest later
Now's the time to prune your fruit trees and vines if you want a big harvest in summer. And here's how to do it.
03/12/2010 12:38 pm -
Diggin' It Everything you need to know to grow tasty tomatoes
Tomatoes 101 - Here's everything you need to know: trends, tips for easy growing, and recommendations of tasty favorites.
03/08/2010 10:21 am -
Diggin' It Grow this radish for its tasty seedpods
Rat tail radish is a tasty plant with a funny name.
02/17/2010 09:20 am -
Diggin' It With these tips, anyone can grow lavender
Helpful tips on growing lavender in less than ideal conditions.
02/02/2010 04:06 pm -
Diggin' It For a successful garden, know your soil
Understanding your soil is a critical first step in building a successful garden.
01/25/2010 12:59 pm -
Diggin' It Beyond the hype: plants that exceed expectations
These plants are winners. They toughed out the winter and performed well in summer, too.
01/20/2010 03:02 pm -
Diggin' It A family's seed-saving tradition
Saving seeds of favorite vegetables has long been a tradition in this family.
01/05/2010 03:38 pm -
Diggin' It A Japanese garden designed to be calm and reflective
In Illinois, a serene Japanese garden helps young people overcome addiction problems.
12/24/2009 09:48 am -
Diggin' It A garden contributes to healing
An Oregon garden gives solace to patients as they heal.
12/23/2009 11:16 am -
Diggin' It Wild turkeys in the backyard
12/07/2009 12:00 am -
Diggin' It House plants for black thumbs and cave dwellers
Even if you have a black thumb or your house has so little light you may as well dwell in a cave, there are plants that will be successful for you.
11/17/2009 12:00 am -
Diggin' It Onions of great flavor and questionable character
11/05/2009 12:00 am -
Diggin' It Growing fruit trees - tales of pilfered pears and frozen apples
When you grow Asian pear and apple trees, sometimes there are tales to tell.
10/26/2009 01:00 am -
Diggin' It Putting the vegetable garden to bed
It's time for the final garden chores of the season. Here's what you need to do.
10/14/2009 01:00 am -
Diggin' It How to overwinter tropical fruits and other tender plants
Bring your banana trees and tropical plants indoors for winter instead of letting them be killed by frost.
09/30/2009 01:00 am -
Diggin' It How to pick an apple
09/24/2009 01:00 am -
Diggin' It Elephants in the garden
09/14/2009 01:00 am -
Diggin' It Tommacio, an experiment with tomato raisins
09/08/2009 01:00 am
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