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Quote of the Week
"October is nature's funeral month. Nature glories in death more than in life. The month of departure is more beautiful than the month of coming - October than May. Every green thing loves to die in bright colors." ...Henry Ward Beecher |
GardenLife's Sneak Peeks
This week's radio shows
Saturday, October 23
8-9am PDT / 11am-Noon EDT
 John, Bryan and Sharon will be airing the show live at Oasis Water Efficient Gardens in Escondido. If you can, join them to see what goes on "behind the scenes" when they broadcast and stay for Bruce and Sharon Asakawa's and Debra Lee Baldwin's book signings plus a great series of lectures and demonstrations. There is no charge for this event so go to oasis-plants.com to sign up. If you can't join us in person, pull up a chair, relax with your cup of java or tea and tune in for a full hour of gardening information and fun. Call John, Sharon, and Bryan with your gardening questions at
Sunday, October 24
8-10 PDT, 11am-1pm EDT
 The Perennial Diva, Stephanie Cohen may not be a diva in the Madonna or Lady Gaga mode, but you will love her quick wit and opinions about the fall garden. Visit her site: www.theperennialdiva.com for more information about her plants, books and background.
Tom Christopher, author of In Search of Lost Roses will tell us about some of his favorite old garden roses as well as his involvement in the "no mow" lawn reform movement. And our garden expert Lance Walheim's timely topic of the week will be all about shrubs with great fall color. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our three guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
1-866-606-TALK (8255).
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Franklin Park Conservatory's
Community Garden Pavillion
By: Sharon Asakawa
The Franklin Park Conservatory, a botanical garden and conservatory, was built in Columbus, Ohio in 1895. At present, it is a horticultural and educational institution featuring exotic plant collections, special exhibits and Dale Chihuly artworks.
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Did You Know?
There are two types of persimmon fruit commonly sold at grocery stores or grown by homeowners in autumn: the heart-shaped Hachiya is an astringent persimmon containing tannins that cause you to pucker up if eaten before ripe (it must be very soft to be palatable) and the non-astringent fuyu is shaped like a tomato and can be eaten while still firm. |
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Save Plants from Freezing!
NEW! FreezePruf developed by Dr. Francko at the University of Alabama is like anti-freeze for your plants. This scientific breakthrough actually improves a healthy plant's cold tolerance by 2 to 9 °F. It's almost like moving your whole garden 200 miles south!
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Free Shipping!
Denali Gold
SUPER SALE! Denali Gold is the world's most biologically active humus. It's loaded with beneficial aerobic bacteria and fungi. Great for mixing into potting soils, planting holes or seed germinating. Order by Nov 5 and save $13.85, which is the normal shipping and handling charge!
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Be the first person to correctly identify this plant and you'll win a free book.
This week's prize from
Timber Press
Clematis for Small Spaces: 150 High-Performance Plants for Patios, Decks, Balconies and Borders 
by Raymond Evison
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ROSE of the WEEK
'The Charlatan' is a fairly compact landscape shrub, but in warmer climates it becomes a very nice small climber. Either way, it's truly a unique rose and will reward its grower with continuous blooms throughout the season. 'The Charlatan' is available in the US as starter plants from EuroDesert Roses.
Use this discount code: GLEUROSES at checkout and received a 15% discount off all roses on their site..
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EASY CARE. LASTS FOR MONTHS! This mosaic succulent wreath adds festive beauty to any decor. Each wreath is unique and the combination of varieties may vary with the designer's own style. All have a good mix of color and texture. Hang the wreath on a door or a wall, or set in a favorite dish and add a candle to create a beautiful centerpiece for your table. Add your own decorations to reflect holidays throughout the year. Orders will be shipped the week of Oct. 25. Don't delay! This item was a sell-out last year.
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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
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| Protect your plants from rabbits, deer and other critters! | 
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 vegetables
Original, 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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