Making an Ivy Topiary
01/08/2010
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Though winter howleth at the gate, In our hearts't is summer still! – from "The Heart's Summer" by Epes Sargent (1813 – 1881) 
Dear Gardening Friend,All is quiet at the Garden Home Retreat. After the recent arctic blast the garden is finally dormant, save a few cold weather crops and evergreen shrubs. Even though this is the most understated season I still find beauty in the muted tones and bare forms set against a bright blue sky. In this week's Journal I'll share photos of the Garden Home Retreat in winter. Take a look in this week's Journal. |
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Making an Ivy Topiary
With just a few tools and some patience you can transform common English ivy into a fantastic topiary for your home or garden. Here's how to do it. Read more. Broiled Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon Shrimp wrapped in a bit of bacon, sprinkled with sugar and red pepper flakes, and then cooked under the broiler creates a savory tidbit for eating as an appetizer or serving over couscous for an entree. Read more. Allen's Mailbox: Small Shade Trees "I live in zone 7A and would like some advice for selecting a shade tree. The house faces west so we would like to plant a tree to help block the hot sun. Our yard is small, so we don't want something that will grow extremely large. Do you have any suggestions?" Read more. Featured Video: Boxwoods Boxwoods are what I like to call workhorse plants in the garden. They can be used for borders, screens and punctuation points. In this video tip learn various ways to use and care for boxwoods in your garden. Watch video. |
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Allen's Journal: Every Day Orchid ArrangementDesigning an English Garden Chicken Korma Allen's Mailbox: Seed Collecting Featured Video: Carl Redding's Blackeyed Peas and Collard Greens Allen's Journal: Lotion Bars Hot Chocolate Allen's Mailbox: Air Purifying Houseplants Homemade Vanilla Extract Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Potatoes Allen's Mailbox: Knock Out® Rose Winter Care |