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Quote of the Week
"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today."
...Dale Carnegie |
| GardenLife's Sneak Peeks
Saturday, May 28
8-9am PDT / 11am-Noon EDT
 Master gardener Claudia Groth from Whitney Farms is one of the Garden Doctors airing twice a month in Portland, Oregon and she will be this morning's guest to talk about getting our spring gardens flower-and-vegetable-ready whether you have a large plot of land, raised beds or containers. She is also an expert on healthy soils, sound gardening practices and pest control. In fact, some refer to Claudia as "The Slug Lady" because of her extensive knowledge into the dark, moist, slimy world of shell-less mollusks. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
Sunday, May 29
8-10 PDT, 11am-1pm EDT
 Paul Wallace manages The Seed Bank in Petaluma, California, the west coast wing of Missouri's Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. He will tell us about the first ever Heirloom Exposition to be held on September 13-15 in northern California. If you have ever wanted to attend an event where there are hundreds of varieties of traditional vegetables and fruits from all over the country on display and to taste, plus so much more, make room in your fall calendar and learn how you can be a part of culinary and agricultural history.
 There are two weeks left to order the grafted Mighty 'Matos from GardenLife for June delivery. Log House Plants' grower Alice Doyle will give us special tomato how-tos about growing, planting and harvesting them as well as information on the grafted varieties still available and their unique qualities. If you want the tastiness of an heirloom or hybrid variety with the vigor of a hardy tomato rootstock, Alice will suggest everything from grape-sized to beefsteak in a rainbow of colors from canary-yellow, striped and bright red.Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
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Did You Know?
According to archaeological research, man has enjoyed alpine strawberries, Fragaria vesca, since the Stone Age. As a cultivated crop, it was grown in ancient Persia and called "Toot Farangi." Its popularity spread to Asia and Europe by merchants travelling along the Silk Road. Because of its strong, rich and intense sweet flavor, the alpine strawberry continues to be in demand and even its leaves are used to make herbal teas. |
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 Just Imagine.... ..... a turfgrass that greens up in the early spring, remains green until late fall, uses 75% less water and requires 50% less mowing. Imagine a turfgrass that is highly resistant to insects and diseases. Imagine a turfgrass that will grow in the heat of the southern states all the way to the cold northern U.S. You can have it with Legacy® Plus. Click here for more information. |
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SNAILS & SLUGS: END THE SLIME TRAILS
While spring-cleaning in the garden, you have probably lifted up many a pot and saucer and discovered slugs have invaded and made themselves at home amongst the dark, moist places. Likewise their shelled cousins, snails, are leaving their snail trails in order to reach their buffet of your prized foliage and beautiful flowers. And even more frightening is the fact that every adult slug or snail is capable of laying hundreds of eggs.
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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 Cool Springs Press: :
by Susan Morrison and Rebecca Sweet
Hint #1: Its relatives are popular Mother's Day plants
Last Contest Answer: Society Garlic, Tulbaghia violacea
Winner: Frank from Minneapolis, MN
LAWN & GARDEN TIPS!
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Attract up to 2X MORE Colorful Songbirds!
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Two Weeks Left!!! Order now for June 6 veggie shipments
