Orchids as Gifts
03/19/2010
Save the date! The Vernal Equinox is March 20, 2010 at 1:32 p.m. EST. The first day of spring is here!
Dear Gardening Friend, Spring makes her official debut on March 20. The warmer temps and sunny weather will find me out painting the town "green" and accepting every invitation that comes my way. My mother taught me to never arrive at a party empty handed, so I always bring an orchid to give to the host or hostess. In this week's Journal I'll show you 5 simple ways to "gift wrap" an orchid. Take a Look at This Week's Journal. |
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Amending Garden Soil
Few things can strike fear into the hearts of gardeners like heavy clay soil, but it is no reason to throw down your shovel. With a little elbow grease and a few magic ingredients you will have rich soil that will be the envy of all your friends and neighbors. Earthbound Farm Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot cake is one of my favorite Spring desserts. It's a moist, cinnamony cake with just a bit of sweetness and texture from the carrots. Allen's Mailbox: Plants for Sandy Soil "We live on the coastal border of North and South Carolina. I'm finding it very hard to get anything to grow. We have very sandy soil. It's been amended time and time again with top soil, lime and still nothing seems to survive. Can you recommend any plants that do well in this challenging soil?" Featured Video: Using the Right Soil for Your Container Gardens Gorgeous container gardens start with good soil. In this video tip learn about soil mixes blended specifically for using in pots, plus a few plant recommendations for spring. |

