Sunday, November 24, 2013

DIY:Succulent Gifts in Mason Jars and More

Create your own Succulent Garden in a mason jar:

1. Fill bottom with planting mix charcoal
2. Next pour in some sand with cactus mix
3. Place succulent in jar
4. Top the soil with decorative rocks



Antique coffee tins make great containers for succulents


Sunday, November 17, 2013

Saquaro Cactus and Arizona Beauty


Saguaro Cactus grow arms after 100 years
Beautiful colors of the desert- Opuntia cactus
Saguaro Cactus at Squaw Peak, Arizona
Palo Verde Tree


Monday, November 11, 2013

Happy November


November
The month of gratitude and beautiful orange pumpkins
Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Bliss
“The only way to grow a garden, is to plant seeds.  To live an abundant life, plant seeds of gratitude–count your blessings!  It’s free, and they’re absolutely everywhere.” Elle Febbo



Monday, November 4, 2013

November Planting Guide

Vegetables
BEETS, BROCCOLI, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, CABBAGE, CARROTS, CAULIFLOWER, CELERY COLLARDS 
ENDIVE, KALE, KOHL RABI, LETTUCE, LEEKS  ONIONS PARSLEY, PARSNIP PEAS, RADISH,  RUTABAGA, SPINACH SWISS CHARD, TURNIPS
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Flowers
Alyssum, Bachelor Button, Butterfly Flower, Pot Marigold, California Poppy, Carnation, Candytuft, Columbine, Flax, Petunia,  Phlox, Poppy, Primrose, Stock, Sweet Pea, Verbena, Viola, Wallflower

MINT
PEA TRELLIS
Companion Planting Ideas for your fall garden:

Broccoli and Rosemary planted in a sunny area.

Cabbage and Dill planted in fertile soil in cooler weather.

Celery with anything that enjoys being watered well!

Peas and Turnip are a great pair to grow together.

Brussels Sprouts and Thyme

Beet and Mint