tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60209466127773467382026-10-14T01:59:14.436-07:00Apt GardenI blog about gardening, herbal remedies, money-saving ideas and more.Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.comBlogger255125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-27872173474926775342019-08-05T15:57:00.001-07:002019-08-05T16:14:57.379-07:00Sprout Lemon Seeds in Less Than a Week!
You can sprout lemon seeds in less than 1 week! I was able to sprout a lemon seed from an organic lemon I had purchased from the store in just 5 days. This is the method I used:
Materials
Paper towel
Plastic ziploc sandwich bag
Lemon seed (I used a lemon seed from an organic lemon seed from the supermarket)
Water
Directions
Wash your lemon seed thoroughly.
Take a Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-36410919100990778942019-07-24T14:41:00.000-07:002019-07-24T14:41:15.176-07:00Cockscomb Flowers
Cockscomb Flowers
The first time I saw these beautiful flowers was in Thailand. I had to touch it just to see if it was real and was pleasantly surprised that they were! Although I was initially attracted to its vibrant red coloring, I was mesmerized by the its unique flower shape and texture. The blooms were soft, but firm to the touch. These plants like warm Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-50039081691738562272019-07-23T15:38:00.001-07:002019-07-23T15:42:39.449-07:00How to Re-bloom Orchids
Re-Blooming Orchid
I love orchids, but avoided buying them in the past because I never had much luck with them. The beautiful flowers would last a few months but would never re-bloom again. I have finally figured out the trick to re-blooming
my orchids, and I wanted to share these quick, 4 easy tips with you.
Growing Medium – The orchids I bought were already in
the right type of growingLinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-26095044636290823182019-04-23T09:56:00.000-07:002019-04-23T09:56:29.621-07:00Foxy Columbine Flowers
Columbine blooming in foxy planter
The columbines are starting to bloom! I love these no-fuss, drought-tolerant, beautiful perennial flowers. In our area, columbines die-back in winter, but they emerge again in the spring, bigger and better than the year before. I grow mine in a decorative foxy planter under the porch, but they would do just as well in a sunny garden.
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-3836200071219307342019-04-22T15:46:00.002-07:002019-04-22T15:46:43.432-07:00Daylilies
Tennessee Grown Photo of Night Ember Daylily
I have been adding plants like crazy this year, and from unlikely sources. I normally purchase plants in-person or from plant catalogs, but this year I have purchased plants from Amazon. I was especially happy with the healthy Night Ember Daylilies I received from Tennessee Grown. The bareroots I received were noticeably larger than ones I would Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-58513633736251298142019-04-22T15:16:00.000-07:002019-04-22T15:18:00.544-07:00Gardening: Knee and Back Saver
If you don't have a Garden Kneeling Pad, consider getting one. I have went years without one, but I finally decided to get one after my knees and back were aching over the long hours I have spent working in the garden. I have only used it for over a week, and it has already made a huge difference!Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-85713514957658040642014-09-17T08:39:00.001-07:002014-09-17T08:39:32.226-07:00Palo Alto $100/day Fines for Water Wastershttp://www.contracostatimes.com/ci_26542237/palo-alto-city-council-approved-100-per-dayLinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-59784913214140993202014-09-16T08:56:00.001-07:002014-09-16T08:56:44.335-07:00Composting TipsCompost Happens: tips for making it happen right http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268802/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=MUiV4i9F (from @AP)Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-37416962686462952012014-08-30T07:42:00.001-07:002014-08-30T07:42:20.533-07:00USDA seizes more than 1,200 illegal giant snailsUSDA seizes more than 1,200 illegal giant snails http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268808/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=I8ykpyfi (from @AP)
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-91263536893221653072014-08-25T11:56:00.001-07:002014-08-25T11:56:26.046-07:00Water Bottle Drip SystemI cut back on watering my garden due to California's drought, and my plants have been suffering for it.  In an attempt to be even more water-wise, I recently installed a make-shift water drip system.  
I made a single 1/16-inch hole on the bottom of an empty Organics plastic soda bottle and buried it right-side up in the ground next to a plant.  After filling the bottle with Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-6393668918490724732014-08-24T09:26:00.001-07:002014-08-24T09:26:43.360-07:00Lawn removal in parched California draws fineLawn removal in parched California draws fine http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268808/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=dON8FRQt (from @AP)
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-92058273291625584452014-08-24T09:21:00.001-07:002014-08-24T09:21:39.277-07:0050,000 bees living in NYC ceilingUn-bee-lievable: 50,000 bees living in NYC ceiling http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268744/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=pNDwbbxd (from @AP)
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-39543338250648632162014-08-22T10:28:00.001-07:002014-08-22T10:28:13.139-07:00New go-to career for New England's young: FarmingNew go-to career for New England's young: Farming http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268773/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=4IL6YQl7 (from @AP)
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-49431148480821013042014-08-20T10:44:00.001-07:002014-08-20T10:44:04.864-07:00California drought: 17 communities could run out of water within 60 to 120 days, state says
http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_25013388/california-drought-17-communities-could-run-out-waterLinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-4444708123036277532014-08-19T12:20:00.001-07:002014-08-19T12:20:42.634-07:00Fall Planting TipsSummer veggies were just the first round http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268802/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=L65iglCz (from @AP)Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-62608640628514722862014-08-18T21:20:00.001-07:002014-08-18T21:20:19.955-07:00California cemeteries work to cope with drought California cemeteries work to cope with drought http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268808/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=8U8CG7ln (from @AP)
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-86612127894357840802014-08-17T09:12:00.001-07:002014-08-17T09:12:10.640-07:007 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Figs7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Figs - http://huff.to/1Bq6DOW
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-13753325962444622222014-08-13T13:12:00.000-07:002014-08-13T13:12:23.374-07:00Garden Vegetable Pizza: From Garden to Table
There is nothing more satisfying than tasting the fruits of your labor...literally. The garden is booming this year and this simple pizza recipe makes it easy to present a medley of your fruits and veggies.
Garden Vegetable Pizza
Makes 1 pizza
Ingredients
Pizza Dough (recipe follows)
Garden Vegetables and Herbs on Hand (e.g., bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, garlic cloves, Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-73328299671215685392014-08-12T04:35:00.001-07:002014-08-12T04:35:01.385-07:00Lake Mead Water ImpactsA look at Lake Mead's water levels, impact http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268743/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=qVgNvHYN (from @AP)Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-27494469610632072222014-08-06T06:20:00.001-07:002014-08-06T06:20:33.396-07:00Wildlife refuges phasing out GMO crops, pesticidesWildlife refuges phasing out GMO crops, pesticides http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268808/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=FLy50TeL (from @AP)
National wildlife refuges around the country are phasing out genetically modified crops and a class of pesticides related to nicotine in programs meant to provide food for wildlife.
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-4044197657293977382014-08-05T08:24:00.001-07:002014-08-05T08:24:23.200-07:00Q & A About Lake Erie Toxic AlgaeQuestions and answers about Lake Erie toxic algae http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268808/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=OzEtFk21 (from @AP)Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-30199078908178592902014-08-05T08:20:00.001-07:002014-08-05T08:20:48.047-07:00Ohio Water Ban LiftedTainted Ohio water coming under increased scrutiny http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268808/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=059JWJN9 (from @AP)
"Toledo's mayor lifted the water advisory Monday morning after dozens of tests over the weekend showed an algae-induced toxin contaminating Lake Erie had dropped to safe levels following intensive chemical treatments."
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-15185304568773823652014-08-05T08:11:00.001-07:002014-08-05T08:11:09.361-07:00'Gluten-free' labeling standards kick in'Gluten-free' labeling standards kick in http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_289563/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=702DB4Nd (from @AP)Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-85727166879492183202014-08-04T04:40:00.001-07:002014-08-04T10:20:53.171-07:00Tree of 40 FruitThe Gift Of Graft: New York Artist's Tree To Grow 40 Kinds Of Fruit http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/08/03/337164041/the-gift-of-graft-new-york-artists-tree-to-grow-40-kinds-of-fruit?sc=18&f=
Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6020946612777346738.post-48743945714977626892014-08-04T04:35:00.001-07:002014-08-04T10:20:40.754-07:00Ohio Water Ban Due to Toxins from Algae BloomsOhio water ban enters 3rd day http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_289563/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=b5bC4mee (from @AP)
"Water plant operators along western Lake Erie have long been worried about this very scenario as a growing number of algae blooms have turned the water into a pea soup color in recent summers, leaving behind toxins that can sicken people and kill pets.
In fact, the problems on the Linahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984169930524749624noreply@blogger.com0