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Be the first person to correctly identify this plant and you'll win a free book.
This week's prize is from Cool Springs Press:
"The Small Budget Gardener"
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Medusa's Head
SUPER SUCCULENT
Euphorbia flanaganii
Here's a downright weird succulent with "arms" arising out of a basal
area. Euphorbia flanaganii's common name comes from the legendary Medusa, who was changed
into a monster with hissing serpents in place of hair. Medusa's head responds well to warmth,
with its active growth period in the late spring and summer months.
3.5" size
Regular Price: $6.75
Sale Price: $5.95
Buy Online>>
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GardenLife Store's
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 OK,
we admit that we love cacti! This is one of our
favorites and we wish
everyone had one.
So, for the rest of the month of April we will be pleased to give a Red-headed Irishman (Mammillaria spinosissima) to anybody who places an order of succulents. There's nothing else to do, we'll just
include it in the box with the rest of your order!
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ROSE of the
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Blackberry Nip - Very fragrant! |
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| GardenLife Sneak Peeks
This week's radio show
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Saturday, April 10
8 - 9 am PST
11am - Noon EST
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 Nestled in Oregon's famed Willamette Valley, Louise Clements and her late husband John began Heirloom Roses. They specialized in old roses, their own hybrids and English and other European rose introductions. Louise will guide us through her extensive collection of gorgeous roses and offer her recommendations for beauty, fragrance and disease resistance varieties. Visit her website at www.heirloomroses.com. Be sure to call John, Sharon, Bryan and Louise with your gardening and rose questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
Sunday, April 11
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If you long for rare and unusual hardy and tropical perennials, Barry Yinger from Asiatica Nursery will tempt you with plants primarily from Asia, ranging from A to Z - Aconitums to Zingibers. Check out his fabulous website at www.asiaticanursery.com. Our succulent and cactus expert, Bob Reidmuller from Oasis Water Efficient Gardens will talk about a must-have plant that is also the pride of Medusa!
 Stay tuned for the second hour, because radio host, Nellie Neal, a.k.a Garden Mama will tell all about what plants and gardening practices work and what don't, particularly in zones 8-10. Enjoy her website at www.gardenmama.com. Last, but certainly not least, caring for newly planted trees will be the topic of garden expert Lance Walheim. Join John, Sharon, Bryan and our three guests on GardenLife at 1-866-606-8255 (TALK).
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Spring Lawn Tune-Up Tips
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| When to start tuning up depends on where you live and the type of lawn: warm-season or cool-season lawn. For the exact timing, consult your local cooperative extension or retail nursery. -READ MORE-
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Did You Know?
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 Remember when our parents served us "Popeye's Spinach" and celery sticks filled with peanut butter and raisins were "Ants on a Log"? Not surprisingly, researchers at Cornell University found that children eat more vegetables when they are given cool names. Carrots are more appealing when called "X-Ray Vision Carrots" as well as "Faster-than-Light Flying Saucers" (cucumbers) and "Trees from the Enchanted Forest" (broccoli). Try creative ways to label vegetables and watch your youngsters gobble up their veggies.
| Whats Growing in Our Gardens?
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'Pretty Much Picasso' Petunias
(Sharon's Garden)
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Lilacs
(Steve, Simi Valley)
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Easter Bunny with Eggs
(Cathy, Eureka)
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Yellow Clivia
(Willa, Laguna Beach)
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