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Vera Pappas
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Mary Avlos-Dailey left a comment for Vera Pappas"Vera, thank you for adding me. I am so new here and having such a good time! Are you Greek also? I have some family members in Texas named Papas."
Vera Pappas commented on Mary Avlos-Dailey's blog post Hostas in Containers"I like to add Hostas and perennials of all sorts into my planters and even hanging baskets and use annuals as a filler. I have a Hanging basket in the backyard that I left hanging all winter and my Hosta Albo Marginata came back beautifully! I am in…"
Vera Pappas commented on Kathy Mashburn's blog post Does anyone know the name of this bush?"It looks like Camellia to me. If you are in zone 7 or above, like in the south east, thats probably what it is. Camellias can get quite large like yours and are georgeous when they bloom. Camellias also have a shiny leaf and are not deciduous."
Vera Pappas commented on Linda Suwalski's blog post Racoon Ate Some of the Koi - Very Sad !!!"My mom had the very same problem at her pond. She finally resorted to a large piece if green coated hardware cloth cut a few inches larger than her pond and held down by the flagstone surrounding her pond. you can still see into the pond, and the…"
Beve Schorr left a comment for Vera Pappas"Thanks.............holiday fun. The girls go into the forest to collect nature things and the next day pool our finds and make these beautiful wreaths.......each one unique. I am from Hawaii and I see you are from NJ. Everything is organic on my…"
Vera Pappas replied to Brenna z6 PA's discussion Your favs!?! in the group Perennials"My favorites are:
1. Gerbera Diasy
2. Vitex Chaste Tree
3. Caryopteris Longwood Blue
4.Mandevilla
5. Ferns
6. Homestead Purple Verbena
7. Coleus
8. Vinca or petunias
9. Recovered-repurposed fountain I turned into a planter
10. I would like to…"
Susan Sentman commented on Vera Pappas's blog post Big, Beautiful Summer Containers!"Hi Vera - I am going to get Hollytone tomorrow - someone else suggested that as well. We have a well meaning landscaper who cut back the Hydrangeas to stubs when cleaning up our beds. I've heard they shouldnt be cut back until you know the…"
Vera Pappas left a comment for scott porter"Fabulous photos! Are these landscapes you designed? Landscapes in the SW are very different from here in the NE, I love them."
Vera Pappas left a comment for Susan McCarrie"Another Jersey gardener! I live a little north of you in Cinnaminson,NJ. Good luck with your gardening. I have 25 years in the GC business, if you have any questions, I'd be happy to help."
Vera Pappas commented on Garden-Share's group Perennials"Susan,
What kind of fertilizer are you using? A slow release fertilizer like Hollytone is best. It is a fertilizer for Acid Loving plants. You can use this twice a year, spring and fall. Depending on what part of the country you are in, you may or…"
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- http://www.greennationgardens.com
- What kind of gardening do you like to do?
- organic vegetable gardening, annual, perennial and landscape
- How much time do you spend a week on average in your garden when weather permits?
- I spend about 10 to 15 hours a week gardening.
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The Big Top Ten Organic Gardening Tips
Posted on May 21, 2009 at 6:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
By using only organic gardening supplies; your gardening tasks will be easier and more enjoyable. These tips will give you insight on how to garden organically.
• Compost, an all natural soil amendment is made through the use of composters. Composters break down organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, and food scraps to make a 100% organic, all natural soil additive. Composters come in varying shapes, sizes and designs. Research composters and choose one that meets your… Continue
• Compost, an all natural soil amendment is made through the use of composters. Composters break down organic materials such as leaves, grass clippings, and food scraps to make a 100% organic, all natural soil additive. Composters come in varying shapes, sizes and designs. Research composters and choose one that meets your… Continue
Big, Beautiful Summer Containers!
Posted on May 21, 2009 at 5:36am 1 Comment 0 Likes
The key to planting beautiful, bountiful planters that will make your neighbors jealous, we have a few basic rules to follow:
1) The Bigger, the Better! Select a large decorative container. 18” – 24” works best.
2) Plant the container where you would like to keep it, or put it on a plant dolly. It will be heavy.
3) Make sure there are drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. If there are none, drill a few in a triangle pattern. The planter should also have a saucer.
4)… Continue
1) The Bigger, the Better! Select a large decorative container. 18” – 24” works best.
2) Plant the container where you would like to keep it, or put it on a plant dolly. It will be heavy.
3) Make sure there are drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. If there are none, drill a few in a triangle pattern. The planter should also have a saucer.
4)… Continue
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 7:09am on May 31, 2009, Mary Avlos-Dailey said…
- Vera, thank you for adding me. I am so new here and having such a good time! Are you Greek also? I have some family members in Texas named Papas.
- At 3:34am on May 26, 2009, Beve Schorr said…
- Thanks.............holiday fun. The girls go into the forest to collect nature things and the next day pool our finds and make these beautiful wreaths.......each one unique. I am from Hawaii and I see you are from NJ. Everything is organic on my acre......though Hawaii gardening is quite different than California..where I came from. It is a jungle out here!! Endless compost piles.
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Contributing GardenerDonna H 5-6/CT commented on Geoffrey Ives's blog post The Basil Seedlings Send Their Regards: My Life With Slugs
"My veggie garden is easy...its mulched in straw and newspaper. No weeds, just hordes of slugs. I had a wet spring last year...but no where near this amount of infestation or destruction. The bucket-o-death was enough for it last year. This year,…"
Randy Anderson zn.5/Il. USA commented on Janet Mills's group Hostas"Very nice planting Lydia. Thanks for sharing it here! My Grand Daughters name is Lydia, too."
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