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texas granny 07-26-2010 02:24 PM

Great hobby he has to keep him busy. And very rewarding

Ilovemydogs 07-26-2010 03:05 PM

Sigh, how beautiful!!!!!! Absolutely stunning.

soniboo 07-26-2010 03:31 PM

Absolutely breathtaking! Just as last year it's gorgeous with the variety of colors and flowers! Thank you for sharing with us again.

tinwoods 07-26-2010 04:26 PM

Another beautiful year for you! Does he plant anything in the ground? I'm amazed at the number of pots/baskets. Just like quilting, with flowers, the more the better. Thanks for sharing.

Katrine 07-26-2010 08:53 PM


Originally Posted by tinwoods
Another beautiful year for you! Does he plant anything in the ground? I'm amazed at the number of pots/baskets. Just like quilting, with flowers, the more the better. Thanks for sharing.

Only shrubs and perennials in the ground - tubs and baskets can be sited in shady places and better for watering and feeding. You will notice the baskets are lined with green plastic (pierced several times underneath for drainage), instead of moss, so that the humidity remains within the compost and they don't dry out quickly as they would with moss.
We buy green plastic dustbin liners and cut them in half, line the basket, fill with compost & plants. Then trim & tuck in the plastic, pierce the bottom about 4 or 5 times with a screwdriver.
The rigid containers all have a layer of stones over the drainage holes.

Grandma Cindy 07-27-2010 07:54 PM

what a blessed woman you are to have a husband that surrounds you with all that beauty and color. Your home is beautiful as well... I forgot to ask, what type of fertilizer does he use? Simply amazing...

Katrine 07-28-2010 12:31 AM


Originally Posted by Grandma Cindy
what a blessed woman you are to have a husband that surrounds you with all that beauty and color. Your home is beautiful as well... I forgot to ask, what type of fertilizer does he use? Simply amazing...

Just a proprietary brand "Miracle-Gro"
http://www.lovethegarden.com/brands/miracle-gro

We have tried many, find this is the best.

Grandma Cindy 07-28-2010 06:25 AM

Thank you Katrine for the info, and may you continue to enjoy God's beautiful bounty...

Grandma Cindy 07-28-2010 06:27 AM

Thank you Katrine for the info, and may you continue to enjoy God's beautiful bounty...

ksea 07-28-2010 06:36 AM


Originally Posted by Katrine
Alot of you may remember I posted pictures of our garden last year when my hubby won a prize for the flower displays.
Well he's been busy again, and despite a very cold spring and late start to summer, it all looks lovely again.
Here are some photos

Beautiful flowers, I like looking but hate having them in my yard to take care of. Thank you for sharing


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