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Echinocereus pectinatus rubispinus. Huh? I know…that’s a mouthful. We went to a Central Florida Cactus and Succulent Society’s sale last summer and brought home a couple of trays of those little 2″ pots, full of unusual cacti and succulents. One of those finds was this green and raspberry colored cactus. The plants were potted up…
Last weekend, I was speaking with some gardeners about their bird feeder battles with squirrels. The general consensus was that the squirrels always win. But today I learned that we might be able to help the birds in the fight to keep bird seed just that….bird seed, not squirrel food. How about some spicy hot bird seed? Or…
Wasps can be a big nuisance. Some folks can ignore them, but most people jump, dodge or even run at the sight of wasps. You could live with a can of chemical wasp spray in your hand every time you head to the yard or you could hang up some wasp traps. How about a DIY water bottle wasp…
Spring is for plant shows! In our area, the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens have their Spring Festival. This year’s event is April 14th and 15th. Spend a fun day with like-minded gardeners at the USF Botanical Gardens. And take it from us……only carry in only as much cash as you want to spend because…
Garden gadgets can make yard work so much easier. If you have found yourself weeding, lifting, kneeling or raking, then you might be interested in a few of these simple ideas below. I’ve been especially impressed with the Pot Lifter and the Ground Hog Circular Rake. (ARA) – Gardeners who like things easy, have mobility…
When you are shooting pictures of your flowers… do you ever get the feeling… that something is watching you? Happy Gardening, Dave and Trish
“Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity.- Lindley Karstens The hobby of gardening offers so many things that can enrich one’s life. From working in the sunshine and fresh air, to cutting…
Happy Gardening, Dave and Trish