GardenLife's Sneek Peaks
This week's radio show
Saturday, Feb. 27 from 8-9 AM
 Mel Bartholomew's book "Square Foot Gardening" ignited a revolutionary movement that taught gardeners to grow more food and flowers in less space. He empowered gardeners everywhere to use fewer resources, reduce carbon footprints and create healthy, beautiful gardens in compact spaces. Now Mel's much-anticipated companion "All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook" takes the harvest to the table with scrumptious recipes that are fresh, healthy and cost-effective. Check out his website at www.squarefootgardening.com and be sure to call John, Sharon or Mel with your growing, harvesting or cooking questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
Sunday, Feb. 28 from 8-10 AM
If you want to know "the real dirt" on how to save money in your garden, Maureen Gilmer author of the "Small Budget Gardener" coaches us about frugal plant selections and how to use, arrange, group them and get twice the garden for half the price. Go to www.moplants.com for her knowledgeable plant features, blog and photos. Stay tuned because the second hour Tom Spellman shares his secrets about grape varieties for the table and for the spirits (wine) that thrive in your neighborhood. Visit www.davewilson.com for more fruit-planting ideas. Last, but certainly not least, our garden expert Lance Walheim gives us some practical hints about growing annuals from seed. Join John, Sharon, Bryan and our 3 guests on GardenLife at 1-866-606-8255 (TALK). |
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10 Steps for Rooting Rose Cuttings
The followings steps are what John uses to root rose cuttings, but can also be used to root almost any type of plant cutting.
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Did You Know?
Centuries ago, Confucius believed the orchid symbolized virtue. "If you are in the company of good people, it is like entering a room full of orchids" is one of many quotes by Confucius likening orchids to humanity. (photo supplied by Sharon)
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