tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:39:07 +0000Amish Country, PAhttp://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)Blogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-5582954416803624191Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:14:00 +00002009-02-02T08:19:06.123-05:00 At the local garden center/grocery store, where I work, they offer coupons occasionally for free items. This month was a free Primrose. All customers who have the coupon (via the internet/email newsletter) will get a free Primrose. Here is an up close picture of mine. Yesterday felt like a heatwave with temps in the 40's F. The sun was shining brightly and I loved the shadows it casted on my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/NGlFSff1hQ8/more-primroses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)7http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/02/more-primroses.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-9168572198137153535Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:41:00 +00002009-01-28T11:50:20.774-05:00 You will see in this picture, there are 5 wrought iron trellis'. 2 are arched shaped and 3 are fan shaped. They each normally ran over $40plus ....but I got the arched ones for $5/pc. and the fan shaped ones for $3/pc. ( I think you can enlarge the pic by clicking on it. ) Now that's a bargain. They are heavy and very sturdy.Notice the snow - we had several inches of snow and some ice on top of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/rgOodI1BXc8/my-latest-bargain-aquisition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)4http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-latest-bargain-aquisition.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-6170523767545520958Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:25:00 +00002009-01-25T10:33:37.261-05:00HerbsLuffaPrimrose Progress of the herbs. I finally have soil to transplant these gems into bigger pots and baskets. That will be a later post. The Luffa is starting to get more leaves. I need to place them in bigger pots as well until I get them outdoors. I know, I know, I started them too early. I guess I will just have to wait and see. I have seeds left to plant more in case these get too leggy and viney...timehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/ndnIOMdWu20/indoor-garden-updates.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)6http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/indoor-garden-updates.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-6817638986455885006Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:08:00 +00002009-01-17T17:19:12.978-05:00 I long for the days of summer.... I can see the vibrant colors of nature I can feel the warmth of the sun I can hear the cooing of the birds and hum of the bees I can smell the sweet aroma of all the beauty around me http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/KE-7c6lFY1Q/dreaming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/dreaming.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-5090554939890059184Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:33:00 +00002009-01-16T17:39:21.828-05:00Portable greenhouseI have had many questions on where I purchased my portable greenhouse. I got it at the garden center where I work. If you don't live in the Lancaster County area of Pennsylvania, that isn't gonna do you any good.You can google Portable greenhouses and then click images (which I just did) and I see many of them at different places on the web. You may even try visiting your local garden center and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/e94ArI2_j7k/where-i-purchased-my-portable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/where-i-purchased-my-portable.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-5932968818407710533Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:08:00 +00002009-01-16T06:12:23.613-05:00 When the outdoor thermometer is reading 8 degrees F, it is the perfect morning to make some Hershey cocoa and toast for breakfast! The forecast today is for sunshine, but the temps will stay in the teens. I have to work today, so I guess I better bundle up. I am thankful though, that we are not seeing below 0 temps like other areas of the country and continent. BRRRRRR...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/jECCTQxUrIU/its-cocoa-and-toast-morning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-cocoa-and-toast-morning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-9019613950341936735Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:46:00 +00002009-01-14T07:58:04.961-05:00HerbsLuffaPortable greenhouse WOW! In just 2 days, the luffa almost tripled in size! They are on the left. The herbs grew as well, but not like the luffa. I am just amazed at this. Can ya tell I am a novice at seed starting? It doesn't take much, obviously, to get me excited. Maybe it is spring fever and I am just ready to get out there! Maybe it is looking at the blogs from Australia and seeing their summer gardens, that ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/5MOwgQaPgws/update-on-my-seedlings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)3http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/update-on-my-seedlings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-4088034102445606904Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:59:00 +00002009-01-12T08:10:31.917-05:00HerbsLuffaPortable greenhouse Well, I did it. I took down the Christmas decor and tree. The greenhouse is now standing where the tree was - in front of the window. It is amazing how in 24 hours - less than 24 hours - overnight, the seedlings grew and I mean grew!Check out the Luffa seeds on the left! Here they were just yesterday! The herbs also shot up as well. I better hurry and collect more pots for transplanting next http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/_c4coN02v44/new-home-for-greenhouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)1http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-home-for-greenhouse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-1440801792088530134Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:11:00 +00002009-01-11T07:25:54.759-05:00Seed/Plant Growth Progress I scored another deal at work yesterday. First off, I got a self watering window planter that was regularly $9.99 for $2.50. This will be great to make one of my herb planters. I also asked in the greenhouse for old plastic pots from the plants that come in. (They just throw them out) One of my coworkers will be saving these for me since I threw all mine out over the years...Live and learn. I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/FTf85ZuhUCo/seedlings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/seedlings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-1313693016896522476Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:34:00 +00002009-01-09T06:37:31.445-05:00 My mother in law gave us all an amaryllis for Christmas this year. Here is a pic of mine so far. I have never had one of these before, so I am excited to watch its progress.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/2uTGh7mf0Jk/amaryllis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/amaryllis.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-3112337254783258986Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:48:00 +00002009-01-06T08:14:40.594-05:00LuffaPortable greenhouse Yayyy!!! I finally got my little greenhouse! (Thanks to Christmas money from the parents and inlaws!) It was only $39.99 at work and with my discount and $5 off coupon, it was a little over $30. It is a little over 5' tall and very roomy inside. There is ample space between the shelves for growth. I will keep this indoors until I am able to take it outside. For now, I will use it to get seeds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/9yz8MYvkg7w/greenhouse-seeds-and-planting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)4http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/greenhouse-seeds-and-planting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-5863459700069347279Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:42:00 +00002009-01-04T10:05:49.171-05:00SeedsI just couldn't wait. I had to get my seeds as soon as I saw the rack being placed at work. I eyed them through the greenhouse doors and thought to myself...I need to get them NOW. Why? Just because I guess. LOLSo here is what I purchasedRoma TomatoBeefsteak TomatoPencil Pod Black Wax BeansButternut SquashMini Bottle GourdsJack Be Little PumpkinsSilver Queen CornOreganoBasilCilantroThymeI just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/ogpiEaHTxyc/seed-purchases.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)7http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/seed-purchases.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-5265307391439278351Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:08:00 +00002009-01-02T08:38:24.547-05:00HorehoundThis sounds like a winner to me. I think I will try this herb in 2009. Has anyone ever used horehound?(If you click on the pic, it should enlarge for the recipe)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/auj4Q7bu-EE/new-herbs-for-me-in-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)1http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-herbs-for-me-in-garden.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-2377999484185973694Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:44:00 +00002009-01-01T10:49:31.547-05:00A brand new year!My gardening plans are getting under way. I have been reviewing plans from last fall and revamping them.I am excited for what this new year will bring in my garden. With a couple years under my belt of trials and errors and successes, I am ready to go!Now to just get through these next couple months of cold winter weather...Happy New Year All!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/3KFowMgyiXk/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-6313608731615987823Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:56:00 +00002008-12-30T11:59:10.714-05:00Aloe I purchased an Aloe plant. I haven't had one for years and thought time to have one for minor scrapes and burns etc. I also was inspired by Martha Stuart when one of her holiday gifts was to take the offshoots from your aloe and transplant into smaller pots as gifts. This will do well throughout the year, as this particular plant has many many offshoots. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/YUpSgRshIrY/aloe-plant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)1http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/aloe-plant.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-2665389827102436534Sun, 28 Dec 2008 11:05:00 +00002008-12-28T06:21:04.225-05:00My Mother in Law got me this party tub for Christmas and I was thinking of using it as a planter for the garden. It is nice and deep and I am now wondering what would be the best use of it. Flowers or Veggies? Flowers would look so lovely inside there, but on the other hand I want to have more veggies/fruits planted...do you think potatoes would do nicely in there? Or maybe strawberries? Any http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/RvFpJuFwcq4/one-of-my-favorite-gifts-this-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)6http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/one-of-my-favorite-gifts-this-year.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-1469970364423917948Thu, 25 Dec 2008 05:57:00 +00002008-12-25T00:59:17.572-05:00 One of the advantages of working at a garden center is that our bosses gave each of us a poinsettia for Christmas. Along side the plant is a bag of goodies from co workers. On this Christmas Eve day, I wish you alla Merry Christmas.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/Y_DrjU4RgQg/poinsettia-gift.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)0http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/poinsettia-gift.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-6991399903463446082Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:10:00 +00002008-12-20T10:17:28.066-05:00Butterfly Bush Well, all that hard work transforming my butterfly bush into a butterfly tree is ruined. We had an ice storm and I suppose the weight of the ice just snapped the top of the tree. So I guess it back to the beginning and starting over. Things could be worse I guess during an ice storm...but it just makes me sad. If you look 2 posts down, you will see how beautiful it looked all snow covered.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/sTOOIJYexyk/butterfly-bush-horror.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)4http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/butterfly-bush-horror.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-3825540035748845643Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:12:00 +00002008-12-19T00:18:17.661-05:00 (This is a double post from my other blog)I had some Snow Accents and decided to paint my branches with that and add some birds to make a winter scene indoors. This was a cheap project for me...I had the Snow Accents a friend left here at the house for me and already had the branches. The only thing I bought were the birds and they were on clearance for 33 cents a piece at my place of work. I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/puZqbACtqVw/bringing-outdoors-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)0http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/bringing-outdoors-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-5067383396515389034Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:59:00 +00002008-12-16T14:03:10.945-05:00 SNOW!!! Yesterday - no jackets, warm weather, windows open....Today - sleet then snow. Figures I have to be at work at 7am tomorrow morning and they are saying the worst will be during morning travel. Oh well....it's winterI must say, it does feel like Christmas out there though.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/tWdVXrPE-BE/yesterday-temps-in-60s-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)0http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/yesterday-temps-in-60s-today.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-7077792371403694736Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:33:00 +00002008-12-15T08:39:10.559-05:00Garden CentersYesterday, a few friends and I headed off to Feasterville, Pa to visit a garden center called Feeney's. WOW is all I can say! A beautiful garden center all decked out for the holidays. If you live anywhere within driving distance or are in the area, you have to check out Feeney's. They truly go to a lot of work to set it up for the holidays and there is something there for everyone. The price http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/CojLELzcyf0/beautiful-garden-center.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)0http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/beautiful-garden-center.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-6851316431884542852Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:02:00 +00002008-12-12T23:06:42.034-05:00 My son took this picture over our house the other day. If you are able to click and zoom in you will see it is quite large. Apparantly this plane was circling overhead trying to land at the local airport. We don't live too far from the airport and do have several low flyers occasionally. I just wanted to post this as my son was so proud of his pic. LOL http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/LytjV8K9Kq4/low-flyers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/low-flyers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-7648869328502010663Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:17:00 +00002008-12-11T10:28:26.493-05:00I was watching the Today Show and of course Martha Stewart was on making some hand crafted items. She made a polar fleece scarf that was so so so simple. You only need ONE yard to make 3 scarves. She said polar fleece is about $9/yd, so that comes to $3/scarf. Cut the fleece in 3 sections, lengthwise (I don't have the dimensions, but I can figure it out by looking at it). Next tape the ends abouthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/EcYfX32glgE/keeping-warm-on-cold-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)4http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/keeping-warm-on-cold-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5265452322741255796.post-8845915230992678787Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:20:00 +00002008-12-10T21:43:59.937-05:00 I have been discovering that I like prim decor. It is simple, fun and inexpensive. Along with my crocheting projects, I found that taking dollar store votive candles and old wax from candles that I have like everywhere in my house, I can create new things for my house for less than $2. These 4 candles cost me 25 cents a piece. I only paid for the votives. Everything else I had around the house. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FromMyGardenToYours/~3/raud8TMBdzw/what-to-do-when-i-cant-garden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laurie from Amish Country)2http://gardening4beginners.blogspot.com/2008/12/what-to-do-when-i-cant-garden.html