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Quote of the Week
"If a person cannot love a plant after he has pruned it, then he has either done a poor job or is devoid of emotion."
~ Liberty Hyde Bailey
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GardenLife Sneak Peek
This Week's Radio Show
| | Saturday, July 2
8-9 PDT, 11am-Noon EDT
 The GardenLife crew is away today, but in a repeat of last week's show, Debbie Zary, our garden expert from Ohio's Spring Hill Nursery, will offer the right tools and some helpful guidance to transform your backyard plant palette into a true reflection of your favorite colors, fragrances and textures. Plus she will tell us more about the special bearded iris collection exclusive to our GardenLife listeners and subscribers Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guests with your questions when they are back live tomorrow at 1-866-606-TALK (8255).
Sunday, July 24
8-10 PDT, 11am-1pm EDT
 Although he lives in the heart of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, agronomist and lawn expert Ashton Ritchie, gives talks all over the country, appears on radio and contributes valuable information about lawns and gardening in general at www.Scotts.com . Now that it is mid-summer, let's channel the spirit of ZZ Top (Ashton's favorite rock group) by putting on some "Cheap Sunglasses" to enjoy his timely advice about lawns and disease and pest problems that thrive during periods of hot and humid weather.
 Born in Ipswich, England and a graduate of Whitnesham Agricultural College, Nicholas Staddon is Monrovia Nursery's director of new plants. He travels throughout the world working with breeders, plant hunters and great gardeners to find not only the newest and most unusual plants, but also the most useful and adaptable for the American gardening community. Nicholas will suggest some fantastic plant selections that are perfect for our landscapes as well as offer savvy planting and buying tips for the summer months. Call Sharon, John, Bryan or our guests with your questions at 1-866-606-TALK (8255). ________________________________________________ |
| DID YOU KNOW? | |
The name "zucchini" came from Italian immigrants during the 1920s and 1930s and translated from Italian means small squash. Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) belongs to the cucumber and melon family. Low in calories (15 calories per 100 grams of fresh zucchini), zucchini contains folate, potassium, vitamin A and manganese.
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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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FIORI DI ZUCCA
by Sharon Asakawa |
One of the many pleasures I have working for GardenLife is the opportunity to connect with our listeners. Cyndi from Redding said that when she heard us raving about the zucchini, Costata Romanesco; she just had to grow it. It is an Italian heirloom summer squash with distinctive ribs, mild taste and huge male flowers suitable for stuffing and frying.
Not only does Cyndi love them, but also her once-zucchini-hating husband has turned into into a huge fan. Her lightly fried blossoms are so delicious that she almost wishes she could be alone to eat them all by herself! The following is her recipe and it is true, her rich and creamy fried squash blossoms are a libidinous gastronomic experience that should be called "fiori di amore."
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Shutterbug Contest | |
by Sara Begg Townsend and Roanne Robbins
Hint #1: Most plants in genus are from South Africa
Hint #2: Minty fragrance
Hint #3: Chocolate leaf color
Last Contest Answer:
White Heliotrope, Heliotropum 'Alba'
Winner: William from Sioux City, Iowa
LAWN & GARDEN TIPS!
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For GardenLife Listeners Only...
SUPER IRIS SAVINGS! | 
Spring Hills Nursery is offering three bearded iris collections at a special price to GardenLife listeners! Choose from Reblooming, Stripes or Plicata collections. Buy all three for even more savings!
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