Fri 16 Oct 2009
Garden Sprouts (quick posts from other sites) – October 16, 2009
Posted by jbross under Desert Gardening
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Written by Jeff
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Those living in the desert are always seeking plant material that will survive the harsh conditions and lend themselves to Xeriscape gardening. The article referenced begins with “Yellow Bells,” and provides links to other suitable dessert plants at the bottom.
http://phoenix.about.com/od/desertplantsandflowers/a/yellowbells.htm?nl=1


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Experience Hodding Carter’s foray into organic fruit growing and other garden adventures and learn some frugality tips along the way.
Extreme Frugality: No More Mr. Nice Guy – From Gourmet magazine’s website. Unfortunately the magazine is no longer being published.
http://www.gourmet.com/food/2009/06/extreme-frugality-no-more-mr-nice-guy


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There are few places with more pests than the Sonoran desert. We have ample supply of spiders, scorpiens, ants and crickets to name a few. 18 Tips for a more green pest management strategy – Pick up several new ideas!
http://webecoist.com/2009/06/12/18-tips-for-super-green-pest-control/


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Learn to make a birdbath from flowerpots. It might look good with plain, aged terracotta as well. Patricia’s Pots shows you how. http://www.patriciaspots.com/birdbathhowto.htm


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Get ready for next spring. Find out why Epsom Salt can be a gardener’s friend – Garden Benefits, Why It Works, Garden Usage Tips.
http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/garden_usage_tips.htm


Gardening on the Moon, www.gardeningonthemoon.com, originally published this post



