Quote of the Week
"In an age when man has forgotten his origins and is blind even to his most essential needs for survival, water along with other resources has become the victim of his indifference."
...Rachel Carson
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GardenLife Sneak Peek
This Week's Radio Show
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8-9 PDT, 11am-Noon EDT
 From New Jersey, Stephen Scanniello is not only a hands-on gardener, he is a rosarian, historian, raconteur, landscape designer and consultant and co-author (with David Brenner) of A Rose by Any Name: The Little-Known Lore and Deep-Rooted History of Rose Names. And in his "spare time," he's a judge for the international rose trials in Europe. From the Bagatelle in Paris to Omaha, Nebraska, he will give us the latest news about international rose judging as well as the movement to create a historic rose district in Omaha. Don't miss this opportunity to ask him questions about roses or their ideal companion plants or both!
And what about critters devouring your plants? Greg Escedy from Bobbex will have some practical, effective ways to protect bulbs, corms and rhizomes from nibbling critters; just in time for summer/early fall planting. Call John, Sharon and Bryan with your gardening questions at 1-866-606-TALK.
8-10 PDT, 11am-1pm EDT
 Tom MacCubbin's radio program, "Better Lawns and Gardens" is heard over 23 Florida stations and he is the co-author of Florida Gardener's Guide . He has some tips to help our gardens survive the summer heat as well as what seeds to plant to re-start the August vegetable garden. From Oasis Water Efficient Gardens, Bob Reidmuller will spotlight the Aeonium 'Lily Pad'.
 Opening the second hour, Janet Montell, owner of Via Lago Trattoria will share a recipe or two using our homegrown summer bounty! Closing the second hour, garden expert Lance Walheim will help us out with midsummer houseplant care. Call John, Sharon, Bryan or our four guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK
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| How to Propagate Plumeria From Cuttings
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Although plumeria look exotic and fragile, as long as they are protected from freezing temperatures, they can thrive as a container plant or in the ground in full sun. Most varieties are deciduous during the winter, resume their foliar growth in spring and bear their perfumed clusters of blossoms in summer. Propagate new plants from cuttings during the warmer months of late spring through summer. When cut, they exude a milky-like latex that may irritate sensitive skin, so wear protective gloves when handling.
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| Did You Know?
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 There is a cricket chirping formula for temperature known as Dolbear's Law. In 1898 Amos Dolbear observed that the warmer the weather, the more chirping by crickets. After studying crickets and the rate they chirped based on temperature, he came up with an equation to estimate the outdoor temperature. The faster, simpler version of his method is to count the number of chirps in 15 seconds and add 40.
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Shutterbug Contest (click here)
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 Correctly
identify the plant, and you're entered into a drawing for free book from
gardening publishers like Timber Press and Cool Springs Press.
This week's prize
from Timber Press:
"The Nonstop Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide to Smart Plant Choices and Four-Season Designs"
by Stephanie Cohen & Jennifer Benner
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GardenLife welcomes the C.Crane Company to our radio family and heartily endorses their business!
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C. Crane has been located in Fortuna, CA a small town in
the wilds of Humboldt County for almost 30 years, home of the world's tallest trees and
six free-flowing rivers. This proximity to nature and low key lifestyle where we
live and work with our neighbors is extended to our values. We treat our
customers the way we want to be treated and take the time to listen to them. We
enjoy the feedback we receive about our radios and lighting products. Remaining
true to our values helps us create a company we are proud of. Our focus in our
mission to find, develop and deliver items that enhance our lives through
communication and energy saving devices brings us continued success __________________________________________________________________________________
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Protect your plants from rabbits, deer and other critters!
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Bobbex Deer Repellent is
the most effective long lasting spray on the market. It safely disrupts the foraging patterns of deer and
deters them from browsing on your property. Bobbex is:
Can be used on
all ornamental shrubs and flowers, and around
vegetablesOriginal, unique
sprays made from all natural and recycled ingredients.
Environmentally
friendly
All natural
ingredients that stop deer browsing by using multiple smell and taste deterrents
and WILL NOT WASH OFF________________________________________________________________
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SoilSoup
by GreenOrganics
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Stop
or limit the use of synthetic fertilizers! You can not begin repairing or
enhancing your soil until you limit synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and other
garden chemicals.
After
just one or two treatments of SoilSoup your plants will start to look healthier;
the lawn is greener, the flowers have bigger and more colorful blooms, the fruit
and vegetables taste better, and the roses look great without any mildew! Pest
issues will lessen as a healthier plant grown
in healthy soil, has a stronger immune system.
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