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Melody Leftwich z8 TX
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- Plano, TX
- United States
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Frugal Gardening
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Square Foot Gardening
146 members
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Book Reviews and Recomme…
55 members
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Xeriscaping
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BUGS-The Good, The Bad &…
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Hipppy commented on Melody Leftwich z8 TX's photo
Herb Garden
"This is really nice. I bet they grew even larger than this picture shows!
I am growing herbs and trying to learn medicinal herbs as well as food herbs."
MJ Seibert, Zone 5 commented on Melody Leftwich z8 TX's video
DIY Rain Barrel from HGTV & YouTube
"For a barrel, go to your local car wash. They some times will give them away. I know the barrels at my local car wash are white so.....they may need to be sanded a little so the paint will cling to the surface and then paint it black to keep out the…"
Janet Ruth Baron commented on Melody Leftwich z8 TX's photo
Bluebonnets
"Wow...my first time to see Bluebonnets! Am from MI and live in TN...never have seen them before...! THANK YOU FOR POSTING SO I CAN SEE THEM! Made my day!"
Connie Kupke Z8 TX left a comment for Melody Leftwich z8 TX"Hey girl, are you still out there??? I have been worried about cha."
Lisa Dent left a comment for Melody Leftwich z8 TX"Melody, do you know were to look for Iris informatioon. i have several hundred iris that I am making an Axillary garden, but the area has a lot of weeds. my husband said to run land scape fabric, but I am afraid of heat, and mold. Any suggestions?"
Rachel replied to Melody Leftwich z8 TX's discussion Preserving Foods: Canning, Freezing, Drying etc. in the group Book Reviews and Recommendations"I have Preserving Summer's Bounty. I recommend saving your money. It doesn't have all that many recipes and I was surprised that it was lacking in pickle and tomato recipes. I agree with the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving though.…"
Cheryl Davis Z 8 VA replied to Melody Leftwich z8 TX's discussion Mosquitoes in the group BUGS-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"This is great information. I have a cookout coming up and I've been concerned about the mosquitoes. We've had so much rain, they are everywhere. I've been experimenting with vinegar and water spray as a repellent. Has anyone tried…"
Connie Kupke Z8 TX replied to Melody Leftwich z8 TX's discussion Worm Composting in the group Compost"Have you ever heard of composting kitchen wastes with black soldier fly larvae?
Yesterday I opened the plastic bin where we put all our scraps (so the dogs don't eat them) and I saw hundreds of these disgusting wiggly grubs devouring…"
Carla Newman commented on Melody Leftwich z8 TX's blog post Still Around but as predicted, I have a lot to get re-planted."I wish I lived close to you so I could come and help-- I, too am a cancer survivor. Cervical cancer, has been in remission since the end of 2002. Is there not one of your neighbors that have some early teen boys that would like to earn $10 for doing…"
Melody Leftwich z8 TX replied to Marilyn Graves's discussion Does anyone have a recipe for compost tea? in the group Organic"Um, Carolyn? Try putting the water in first, leaving it alone for three days to get rid of the chlorine, then add the compost and wait another three days. The initial chlorine in the water kills most of the beneficial bacteria you want. For a…"
Melody Leftwich z8 TX commented on Garden-Share's group Texas"Arrrgh! I'm not allowed to travel yet or I'd be making hotel reservations so fast the net would crash! Lady Bird Johnson is and was my hero. Sigh. Go for me huh?"
Melody Leftwich z8 TX replied to Melody Leftwich z8 TX's discussion Mosquitoes in the group BUGS-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"And thanks for the welcomes!"
Melody Leftwich z8 TX replied to Melody Leftwich z8 TX's discussion Mosquitoes in the group BUGS-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly"Okay, now on to personal mosquito protection. Did you know that mosquitoes don't like vanilla or mint? A little vanilla or mint extract (say a teaspoon in an 8 ounce bottle of water) sprayed on you or your clothes will make them find somebody…"
Profile Information
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- Easy, care-free, xeriscape, native gardening with organics
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- In or On? Every minute I'm allowed to and just enough to keep it going pretty.
Why I garden
I garden to combat depression and keep moving. I find it very therapeutic in the doing and the enjoying. I spend at least an hour every day on my patio swing admiring God's handiwork and listening (and watching) the birds. Wildlife is a delight to be worked with and sometimes around (rabbits!). If you've never seen a red-tailed hawk swoop in for the kill on a rabbit just feet away from you, I can only say it's an exciting, appalling and heart stirring sight. I see unusual and beautiful things everytime I step outside (last week I spotted a feral ferret at the mall)! I prefer organics and natives but I'm not rabid about either. They're just the right choice for me.
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Still Around but as predicted, I have a lot to get re-planted.
Posted on July 22, 2009 at 10:24am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hi everyone! Thanks for all the well wishes. I'm still around but recovery is unbelievably slow. The arm can tolerate keyboarding now at least for a while (not the hours it used to get yet though). For those puzzled by this. I had a breast reconstruction using the latissimus muscle from my back/shoulder area. They scraped it off my shoulder and upper arm and "flipped" it around under my arm to create a pocket for an implant. I won't bore everyone with the entire story of the whys/wherefores of… Continue
Going Offline for a Bit
Posted on June 17, 2009 at 4:35pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Just wanted to let everyone know I'll be offline for at least a week and possibly more. I'm going in the hospital for breast reconstruction. While my mostly grown kids have promised to water my garden I doubt they'd be much help answering questions or admiring your beautiful gardens. Their plans run more to playing XBOX, watching movies and eating junk food. No worries, I'll be fine and back before you know it. Meanwhile, mosey over to Connie's page if you need help--she's a pretty savvy… Continue
The American Garden
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 5:02pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Just read a fascinating article on The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's "Green Scene" website about the American Style garden. It mentions our fascination with English Gardens and Japanese Zen Gardens and asks "What's the American Garden?"
It goes on to mention that peculiarly American custom I'd never even realized was American--The Mailbox Garden. So how many of you have a "mailbox garden"? I've been toying with the idea of making one in my garden planning for Fall and I'd like… Continue
It goes on to mention that peculiarly American custom I'd never even realized was American--The Mailbox Garden. So how many of you have a "mailbox garden"? I've been toying with the idea of making one in my garden planning for Fall and I'd like… Continue
It's Wasp Season
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I stepped out on the patio this morning and saw my first wasp nest ever here at the new house. In some ways this was a welcome sight as it confirms that biodiversity is returning to my home. Also, I realized that more troops have volunteered in my fight against the harmful insects that were a serious problem here last year.
Wasps are one of the most beneficial critters you can have! They go after harmful insects like tomato hornworms, cabbage loopers, black widow spiders, ants,… Continue
Wasps are one of the most beneficial critters you can have! They go after harmful insects like tomato hornworms, cabbage loopers, black widow spiders, ants,… Continue
Corn Gluten Meal--The Organic Choice for "Weed & Feed"
Posted on May 27, 2009 at 11:49pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
If you have ever looked at those chemical "weed & feed" products longingly--I've got a revelation for you. They neither weed nor feed very well. Problem is that for the "weed" portion to be effective you have to spread it before weed seeds germinate--well before grass can use the "feed" portion. If you wait for the grass to actually need fertilizer it's way too late to use a pre-emergent.
Don't despair though, there is one thing that does the job beautifully: Corn Gluten… Continue
Don't despair though, there is one thing that does the job beautifully: Corn Gluten… Continue
Comment Wall (65 comments)
- At 6:16pm on April 16, 2011, Hipppy said…
Rain catchers.
Check craig's list in your area. I bought my 300 gallon water container (the ones that car washes use) there. It was a good price, compared to the rain catcher stores sell. I found mine for $75.00 The prices vary, from town to town, or the person selling them.
Check my page on my rain catcher.
- At 5:37pm on September 27, 2009, Connie Kupke Z8 TX said…
- Hey girl, are you still out there??? I have been worried about cha.
- At 9:28am on September 18, 2009, Lisa Dent said…
- Melody, do you know were to look for Iris informatioon. i have several hundred iris that I am making an Axillary garden, but the area has a lot of weeds. my husband said to run land scape fabric, but I am afraid of heat, and mold. Any suggestions?
- At 1:06pm on July 14, 2009,
claire said… - Hope you are healing well.
While others admire my heavily planted urban gardens, and see it as part and parcel of me being an artist, I create it and art as counter depression. Gardening, life of plants have enlivening effect. Nature being the cosmic partner in my garden adds hope and spirituality, relieves my chronic sadness . And I'm darned proud of how excessive the small spaces are. Will put up pictures.
Yayyy for plants and trees, finally respected for role in healthy earth.
- At 3:41am on July 6, 2009,
Norma Singleterry TxZn9 said… - Hi Melody...thanks for letting us know how you are doing. You are in my prayers and I look forward to you being back. Take special care of yourself and may your days be restful. Miss ya.
- At 9:31pm on June 29, 2009,
Barbara zn8 VA said… - Hope this message finds you well!
- At 5:53pm on June 25, 2009, Connie Kupke Z8 TX said…
- Hey, how are you?
Dr. Perry was not convinced there were any real issues, but wants to do a follow-up mammo/sono in a month to compare the the recent digital films. I was a bad girl and hadn't had a mammogram since 1997, before they were ditigal. Most likely I will not even need one of those stereotactic biopsys like the first radiologist recommended.
Hope you are recovering well!!!!! I miss you!
- At 7:42pm on June 20, 2009, Connie Kupke Z8 TX said…
- Hi, how are you doing? Been thinking about cha.
My doc put a referral in to a surgeon in Denton named Carey Perry. I will have to go with what my insurance will pay for. Most likely my problems are cysts, but if not, I will do more research before I accept any care.
- At 11:36pm on June 19, 2009,
shirley 7B NTX said… - Take care girl, I'll miss ya and all the research you help me with. And all you contribute to this web site.
- At 8:42pm on June 18, 2009,
judi comisky said… - Hi Melody Sending well wishes your way!! Hope you feel better real soon!! Char was right, WE DO NEED YOU!! Judi and Roofus Too
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