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Quote of the Week
"If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen."
...Henry David Thoreau
 GardenLife Sneak Peek
This Week's Radio Show
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8-9 PST, 11am-Noon EST
 What fruits and vegetables are in season and how do you prepare them? Cathy Thomas, author of "Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce," will share a few of her recipes with us. Visit www.cathythomascooks.com for more great recipes, cooking classes and her publications. And from Oasis Water Efficient Gardens, Bob Reidmuller will suggest an Indian Corn Cob to add to our water-thrifty plant collection.
 Sunday, December 19
8-10 PST, 11am-1pm EST
If you want to take your trash and transform it into dark, rich compost for your garden, you need worms! Ralph Rhoads from The Worm Factory will tell us everything we need to know including how to get a worm farm started and what to feed them.
 Still looking for the perfect gifts? Steve Sawyer from Flexrake will come to the rescue just in time for Santa's delivery to make a gardener's life easier. Go to www.gardenlife.com to place your gift orders today. And Lance Walheim will give us an insider's look into the fanciful world of grand, floral floats at the Rose Parade. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
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| DID YOU KNOW? | |
Although "solstice" means "sun stands still," winter solstice actually occurs when the earth's axial tilt is farthest away from the sun and marks the first day of winter as well as the shortest day and longest night (in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the beginning of summer). For 2010, the winter solstice is on December 21. Rome's feast of Saturnalia and Medieval Britain's Yule Log (to melt the heart of a frigid winter) were ancient celebrations of the winter solstice. Today, hanging strands of twinkling lights, decorating Christmas trees and preparing feasts for friends and family extends throughout the month of December, including the winter solstice.
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Poinsettia Care
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Since the majority of potted poinsettia plants are greenhouse grown, follow a few guidelines to maintain their optimum beauty through the holidays. And despite rumors to the contrary, poinsettias are not harmful to children or pets. According to the national information center for poison controls, POISINDEX, a 50-pound child would need to eat 500-600 bracts before experiencing digestive problems.
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Nice gift idea, but don't forget to get one for yourself! Enjoy the pleasures of gardening without painful kneeling and sitting with this all-weather versatile kneeler and bench. The Classic kneeler and bench is a sturdy seat used when gardening . Seat becomes a garden kneeler when inverted. Features weather resistant woven wicker cushion. Folds for easy storage. Durable steel frame.
Our Price: $49.99
List Price: $59.99
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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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GARDEN TIP:
Using Seeds or Plants
Decide whether you want to
grow from seed or from
young plants. If using seeds,
you'll need to start them
indoors a couple of months in
advance. The young plants go directly into the ground
immediately after the last frost.
Check out these seed companies:
Botanical Interests
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Ferry-Morse Seed Co.
Landreth Seed Co.
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