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Quote of the Week
"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder without any such gift from the fairies, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in"
~ Rachel Carson
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GardenLife Sneak Peek
This Week's Radio Show
| | Saturday, June 11
8-9 PDT, 11am-Noon EDT
 Born in India, raised in Germany as a child and trained as a design historian at London's Royal College of Art, Andrea Wulf is a woman of many accomplishments, including writing several acclaimed books about the history of great gardens and gardeners. Her most recent book Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature, and the Shaping of the American Nation offers a glimpse into the fascinating lives of our founding fathers and how their passions for gardening, plants and agriculture influenced our country's history. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guest with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
Sunday, June 12
8-10 PDT, 11am-1pm EDT
 Originally from Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, Great Britain (and no, she is not related to Robin Hood or his band of merry men!), Ruth Clausen has worked for 50 years as a professional in the gardening world and has her master's degree in botany. She currently lives in New York and works as a freelance writer and editor for the consumer media and garden trade and has just published her book, 50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants: The Prettiest Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs that Deer Don't Eat, based on her many years of practical experiences.
 Amy Carstensen was a Fulbright teaching scholar in Santiago, Chile, has worked in Mexico and Czechoslovakia and has taught high school Spanish for five years. She was also the International Community Foundation's director of operations for several years and we will find out why she accepted the position as executive director of Olivewood Gardens in 2010. She will be our guide through a series of magical edible and ornamental gardens as well as explain why Olivewood is such a special place for all - no matter what age or background. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255). ________________________________________________ |
| DID YOU KNOW? | |
 Although basil is cultivated practically worldwide, Egypt is the principal grower with the United States a close second. There are several basil varieties including Italian, Greek, Thai, lime, lemon, anise, cinnamon and clove basil. In Greek, basil is translated as royal or kingly. For Italians, basil is given as a token of love while in India, the basil plant is considered sacred and every Hindu believes a basil leaf is a passport to paradise.
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NATURE'S SOLUTIONS
ORGANIC PRODUCTS | |
 Compost Tea is now available after six years of extensive research. The tea comes ready-to-use in a "breathable" package. The air allowed to come inside the package creates an oxygen-rich environment and gives the tea a long shelf life.
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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD: OLIVEWOOD GARDENS
by Sharon Asakawa |
I had heard that John Walton (the son of Sam Walton, (founder of Walmart) had moved his family into a Victorian-style home in National City, California in the 1980s. National City is only a 5-minute drive from where my husband Bruce and I live, and it seemed inconceivable that the 11th richest man in the world would choose to live with his family in such an unpretentious community. But perhaps that was the appeal for this private and modest family.
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Shutterbug Contest | |
by Gail Damerow
Last Contest Answer:
Tree Fuchsia, Fuchsia arborescens
Winner: Grace from Bonsall, CA
LAWN & GARDEN TIPS!
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STOP DEER DAMAGE! | 
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: All natural ingredients that stop deer browsing by using multiple smell and taste deterrents and WILL NOT WASH OFF!
- Can be used on all ornamental shrubs and flowers, and around vegetables
- Original, unique sprays made from all natural and recycled ingredients.
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Actual quote from a church bulletin:
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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