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Compare 2009 garden growth to 2010. Every other photo compares the 2 years side by side. So far The 2010 yr. is over 3 weeks ahead of 2009. This is a roundish garden patch in the middle of my front yard. I did this so we can enjoy it from our…
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It's important to know if you're getting an Annual, Biennial or Perennial

When you find a plant you are interested in be sure to find out if it is an Annual, Biennial or Perennial because that will help you determine how to care for it and where to locate it. See previous Blog posts of August 2009 for definitions of these 3 different types of plants.
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Limit your walks on garden soil

While you may enjoy taking walks around your garden, don’t get in the habit of walking through it. Walking in your garden compacts the soil. This pushes the air pockets out of the dirt which could suffocate your plants. It also makes it hard for the roots to get through the soil. Reserve walking through the garden only on weeding and maintenance days.
Blog post by A Gardeners Journal Apr 11, 2010
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Michigan Monthly Precipitation Chart to Share

I keep track of monthly Precipitation totals of the Mecosta & Osceola county area, which is located in central Michigan - cities include Big Rapids, Reed City & Evart. Feel free to check out my chart that I started January 2006. It can be viewed at…
Note posted by A Gardeners Journal Apr 9, 2010
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Take garden photos in spring

Make written notes & take photos of your gardens in spring of where you will want to plant spring flowering bulbs this coming FALL. Why? Because by fall your yard will look completely different. In the spring you can note where your ‘bare’ spots are & where you’d like to see some color.
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Welcome & thanks for joining. Here you will find ways we garden & use our journals – we can learn sooooo…. much from each other!! We’d also like to hear about your garden results: successes, problems, questions, stories…
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Gloves are a must

Buy several pairs of gloves. Light weight, heavy weight and waterproof ones all have their place in your supply basket. They will save your hands from thorns, bug bites, dirt and more.
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Get some overalls....

If you are really interested in becoming a flower and/or vegetable gardener, you must invest in some denim overalls and for warmer temperatures some ‘short’ overalls. The pockets are invaluable to carry clippers, gloves, seed packets, hand weeding tools, tissues, headbands, etc. This ‘carry all’ outfit will save you many trips back & forth to the shed. (You’ll even find that overalls are comfortable to wear)
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Start your garden journal now! Here's an article from Sunset Magazine http://freshdirt.sunset.com/2009/12/start-your-garden-journal-now.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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This is Holly. Keeping track of all plants and seeds I buy or receive is most important to me. Especially if there is a guarantee to go with it. If the plant does not survive I want to be able to find the receipt & info on it to get a speedy…
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Food Allergy Recipes

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No Bake Pumpkin PieEgg food allergy? Use this recipe.AND if allergic to crusts - no problem!Just chill the pumpkin mixture in a serving bowl and serve like a pudding.INGREDIENTS1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz.)1 ½ t cinnamon1 t ginger½ t nutmeg½ t salt1 envelope Knox gelatin2 T water1 can pumpkin (16 oz.)1 prepared/baked crust (regular or graham cracker)DIRECTIONS1) Blend the canned milk with the spices.2) In a saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over the 2 T water. Over low heat stir until the…See More
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It seems to have been cool summer everywhere. HOW DID YOUR GARDENS DO?

In northern Michigan we had a very cold & snowy 2008-09 winter which went into a very cool spring that evolved into a very odd summer. Our nights were cool ALL summer - in the 40's & 50's consistently. We only got into the 80 degrees about 4 days!! Day temps hardly got out of the low 70's. Results: stunted plants. My hardy hibiscus were 2' shorter & bloomed 6 weeks late - actually so late most of the blooms got froze in an early October frost. Only had about 10 blooms make it out of…See More
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It's important to know if you're getting an Annual, Biennial or Perennial

When you find a plant you are interested in be sure to find out if it is an Annual, Biennial or Perennial because that will help you determine how to care for it and where to locate it. See previous Blog posts of August 2009 for definitions of these 3 different types of plants.

Posted by A Gardeners Journal on April 12, 2010 at 9:30pm

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Limit your walks on garden soil

While you may enjoy taking walks around your garden, don’t get in the habit of walking through it. Walking in your garden compacts the soil. This pushes the air pockets out of the dirt which could suffocate your plants. It also makes it hard for the roots to get through the soil. Reserve walking through the garden only on weeding and maintenance days.

Posted by A Gardeners Journal on April 10, 2010 at 8:30pm

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Take garden photos in spring

Make written notes & take photos of your gardens in spring of where you will want to plant spring flowering bulbs this coming FALL. Why? Because by fall your yard will look completely different. In the spring you can note where your ‘bare’ spots are & where you’d like to see some color.

Posted by A Gardeners Journal on March 30, 2010 at 9:00pm

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Gloves are a must

Buy several pairs of gloves. Light weight, heavy weight and waterproof ones all have their place in your supply basket. They will save your hands from thorns, bug bites, dirt and more.

Posted by A Gardeners Journal on March 8, 2010 at 9:00pm

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Get some overalls....

If you are really interested in becoming a flower and/or vegetable gardener, you must invest in some denim overalls and for warmer temperatures some ‘short’ overalls. The pockets are invaluable to carry clippers, gloves, seed packets, hand weeding tools, tissues, headbands, etc. This ‘carry all’ outfit will save you many trips back & forth to the shed. (You’ll even find that overalls are comfortable to wear)

Posted by A Gardeners Journal on February 8, 2010 at 8:00pm

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Michigan Monthly Precipitation Chart to Share

I keep track of monthly Precipitation totals of the Mecosta & Osceola county area, which is located in central Michigan - cities include Big Rapids, Reed City & Evart. Feel free to check out my chart that I started January 2006. It can be viewed at -

 

http://www.hollys-photos.com/precipitation_records.htm



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Created by A Gardeners Journal Apr 9, 2010 at 7:30pm. Last updated by A Gardeners Journal Apr 9, 2010.

Green Tomato Recipes



With the cooler summer here in Michigan this 2009 year, many may have a lot of green tomatoes to use up. Here's the Green Tomato Pie recipe that my Grandma & Mom did.



Make up some regular pie crust - for a top & bottom. For the filling -

- thinly slice up 6 or 8 small green tomatoes and

- thinly slice up a lemon (take out seeds)

Crumble together

- 1 c brown sugar

- 1/4 c white… Continue

Created by A Gardeners Journal Sep 5, 2009 at 8:55pm. Last updated by A Gardeners Journal Sep 6, 2009.

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Created by A Gardeners Journal Jul 18, 2009 at 12:24pm. Last updated by A Gardeners Journal Jul 19, 2009.

Get yours today - A Gardener's Journal: Plan, Plant, Grow......Record the Results

A Gardener's Journal is the result of two author's efforts... Jodi Benedict, a graphic designer, and website designer, and Holly Eads, owner of Holly's Photos and Hints, who is also a gardener with a prolific green thumb. Together, they have produced this record-keeping system that should provide a practical means of maintaining year-to-year gardening records - all in one neat & tidy location.

o Full-size 8 1/2 x 11 pages, printed 2 sides on 24 lb paper.
o Each page provides generous space for writing.
o All pages are 3-hole punched

Check it out at: http://www.agardenersjournal.com



A Gardener's Journal includes several copies of each form.
A total of 166 pages that are easy to read and provide plenty of space for you to fill-in your information.
Enough to record for 5 to 10 years!

Pick the format that is best for you:
- Complete Binder Set
- Complete Form set of all 166 pages
- Individual sets of forms or charts
- By the Section (3 sections are available)

 
 
 

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