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 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Gardening Tips
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Gardening Tips
These Great Gardening Tips Will Get Your Hands Dirty in No Time. Everyone looking for gardening tips should listen up! Your favorite plant's main choice of sustenance - water - shouldn't spew forth from a broken garden hose. That is, you shouldn't...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Container Gardening
People Can't Seem to Contain Their Excitement for Container Gardening. If the U.S. doctrine of containment worked for evil dictators for so many years, why can't container gardening work? Great news! It can! Do you love gardening but resent the...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Vegetable Gardening
Vegetable Gardening Gets a Thumbs Up on Nutritional Value! One commonly planted vegetable in the world of vegetable gardening is the onion. Ah yes, the onion. That tasty vegetable that brings flavor to cheeseburgers, stomachaches to middle-aged...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Rose Gardening
Basic Rose Gardening Tips Can Make a Difference. Rose gardening can be a very rewarding specific area of gardening. Roses, however, in addition to being good at looking beautiful, are good at developing problems. These problems can put the flower's...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Hydroponic Gardening
Nutrient-Enriched Water is the Key to Hydroponic Gardening. One gardening method touted by some to be the best is hydroponic gardening . Hydroponic gardening is the practice of growing plants in a solution of nutrient-enriched water. This unlimited...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Indoor Gardening
Who Needs Nature When You've Got Indoor Gardening! There are, of course, many many methods of indoor gardening . With these many methods comes many many tips and tricks that can and should be followed. When plants are brought into one's home, some...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Organic Gardening
Have a Healthier Green Thumb With Organic Gardening. If the thought of pesticides has ever kept you from growing the garden of your dreams, then organic gardening might be for you! With , everything is raised without the use of drugs, hormones, or...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Gardening Tools
Elbow Grease is Great, But Gardening Tools Are Better. Gardening tools are key for any finely trimmed garden. There are a wide variety of . Some are used for measuring and leveling, some for cutting and drilling, some to attach and assemble or...
 2008-02-23T01:46:08-08:00 Flower Gardening
Flower Gardening Can Lead to a Dozen Roses, Which Can Lead to Romance! Flower gardening is perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing of all the different types of gardening. Some say love is like a river...and that river becomes the rose. The lyrics...

Tribe.net: Grow Organic!   xml 
updated: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:23 GMT

 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:35:25 GMT2008-11-19T23:35:25Z Re: garlic and lazy farmer :)
mine's still kickin' and i haven't touched it sense july...
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:30:22 GMT2008-11-19T20:30:22Z Re: Lettuce in November
cool weather crops rock! don't forget the kale too!
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:53:32 GMT2008-11-19T16:53:32Z Re: Lettuce in November
this happened with our spinach last year.....we were harvesting in snow in january, love it!
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:16:04 GMT2008-11-19T16:16:04Z Re: garlic and lazy farmer :)
garlic is pretty tough, should just fine
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:07:50 GMT2008-11-19T16:07:50Z Re: Cucumber question
Since I first posted this I've had exactly ONE cucumber show up! And apparently one BEE! LOL TT
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:02:22 GMT2008-11-19T16:02:22Z Re: Lettuce in November
Yay for broccili, too! All kinds of lettuce, actually. Romaine, bib.....
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:15:39 GMT2008-11-19T15:15:39Z garlic and lazy farmer :)
i planted my garlic but did not immediately mulch it. we have had three nights of frost, i think last night was around freezing. i mulched it this morning, but do you thin it will still grow???
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:26:18 GMT2008-11-19T13:26:18Z Re: Lettuce in November
what kind of lettuce is it? we've also had snow in october (never happened here in history) and my broccoli has made a few more heads as well!
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:19:30 GMT2008-11-19T13:19:30Z Lettuce in November
Damn right. I thought my garden was done, but the lettuce (which I let go to seed) re-seeded, so when I pulled out the old plants to prep for winter and then didn't get back to it for a few days in October...BOOM! Lettuce shot up. Now we're mid-November and even had a couple of light snows, and I'm about to go pick some more lettuce. I had no idea lettuce was so hearty!
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:14:56 GMT2008-11-19T13:14:56Z alternative site on ning when donuts rage
Hi all! As tribe's servers will continue to blip until they can be replaced, I have started an alternative/back-up site. I would hate to lose contact to all of you good people and your great advice! I am hoping we could meet there when the server is down, or also use it as a back-up library for links and useful info, which might be lost if we have a total server failure.. http://triberefugees.ning.com/group/organicgardening

[logo] AHN - united-states news and headlines   xml 
updated: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:27 GMT

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The latest top breaking news, U.S., world, business, politics, entertainment, celebrities, sports, technology, and more.
  Federal Judge Orders Release Of 5 Algerian Terror Suspects (AHN)
(AHN) - A federal judge ordered Thursday the immediate release of five Algerian terror suspects detained at the Guantanamo Bay prison because the source of evidence against them was not credible. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:15:10 GMT
  Late Sell Off Sends Wall Street Even Lower (AHN)
(AHN) - Another end of day sell off sent the major indices to fresh multi-year lows for a second consecutive session. The S&P 500 closed at levels not seen since April 1997. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:14:18 GMT
  Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens Thanks Colleagues In Last Senate Speech (AHN)
(AHN) - Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) on Thursday spoke for the last time on the floor of the chamber he had worked in for the last four decades, saying he bore no ill-will to any of his colleagues and expressing hope that the day would come when he can "remove the cloud that surrounds" him. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:08:19 GMT
  Gallup Poll: 57 Percent Of Americans Support Hillary As Secretary Of State (AHN)
(AHN) - Majority of Americans support President-elect Barack Obama naming Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) as secretary of State, the latest Gallup poll said on Thursday. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:07:54 GMT
  Rep. Pete Sessions Elected Chair Of National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee (AHN)
(AHN) - House Republicans on Wednesday elected Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) to succeed Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) as chair of the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:17:03 GMT
  U.S. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Jump Again To 16-Year High (AHN)
(AHN) - U.S. weekly initial jobless claims for insurance increased by 27,000 to 542,000, reaching a 16-year high, during the week ending November 15, according to the data released by the Labor Department on Thursday. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:30:24 GMT
  Longest-Serving Congressman Loses Bid To Keep Key Committee Chairmanship (AHN)
(AHN) - A day after gaining the support of a House leadership panel, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) narrowly won the chairmanship of the House Energy and Commerce Committee against the longest-serving member of the House. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:25:54 GMT
  HUD Officials Say Mortgage Assistance Program Failed To Provide Help To Those In Need (AHN)
(AHN) - Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston admitted on Thursday government and private efforts to help troubled homeowners are not hitting their targets as more houses continue to be foreclosed. - Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:54:48 GMT
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Southern Perennial Gardening   xml 
updated: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:28 GMT

 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:59:56 +0000 When is the Best Time to Plant Trees in the South?
I have received emails asking when is the best time to plant a tree. In the south, the time of year that is the most beneficial to the tree is fall or winter. If you plant a tree in the fall or winter it can take advantage of the winter rainy season in getting established. [...]
 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:41:10 +0000 Using Black Eyed Susan in a Perennial Garden
Coneflower, Rudbeckia or black eyed susan whatever you call them, I call them beautiful. Rudbeckia bloom starts in early summer and depending on variety can bloom until frost. It is definitely one of the easiest perennials to grow.
 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:50:24 +0000 Site Redesign
I am currently redoing this site. If you find pages that look weird or links that don’t work, let me know. I hope to have everything in order in a day or two.
 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:04:51 +0000 Pictures of Gardens
I am considering adding a section to this site for pictures of your gardens. If you would like to add your pictures to this section please email me (email address in contact tab) the pictures with your name and a brief description, if you want a description to be included with the picture. Donna
 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:02:58 +0000 Great Garden Quote
While looking through a gardening magazine I found the following quote which I absolutely love. In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. Margaret Atwood.
 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:18:17 +0000 Winter Sowing
Have you ever started plants from seeds? I will be starting my gardens at my new home from almost nothing so I have been researching various ways of starting plants from seed. Several years ago, I started seeds indoors under lights. I had good luck with some of my seeds, but I don’t have [...]
 Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:41:47 +0000 A New Year, A New Garden
 Thu, 25 Aug 2005 15:33:29 +0000 Heat and Humidity-Oh My!
August is always a hot month in the south but this year has been especially hot. If August in your garden has been like August in my garden, you have seen soaring temperatures and humidity and almost no rainfall. Since the heat makes working in the garden almost impossible, now is a good time [...]
 Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:56:34 +0000 Deadheading Perennials
Deadheading is an important part of perennial gardening. Deadheading some perennials will cause them to bloom longer because they are not using their energy on seed production. Other perennials may not rebloom but your garden will look neater if deadheaded. Deadheading can also reduce disease that might otherwise develop in the dying blooms. [...]
 Fri, 22 Jul 2005 19:26:42 +0000 Choosing and Using Color in Your Garden
Don’t overlook the power of color when you design your gardens. You can use various colors to create a mood in your garden. Red is an attention getting color, you can’t help but notice red. Use red around areas you want to draw attention to. Red flowers you might like to try include roses especially the [...]

Garden Source   xml 
updated: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:30 GMT

 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:05:50 +0000 Growing Kit - Summer Gift Basket
Growing Kit - Summer Gift BasketThe Growing Kit - Summer Gift Basket is the perfect gift for the avid gardener! A complete set of premium variety bulbs to plant a garden bed or landscape small areas around the home. A summer sampler of sorts, this gift bag comes complete with a gardening shovel and hoe, [...]
 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:42:11 +0000 Daffodil - Jonquilla - Suzy
Daffodil - Jonquilla - SuzyThe Daffodil ‘Suzy’, ‘Narcissi jonquilla’, a fall planted bulb, have 1 to 5 flowers per stem. Most of these cultivars are fragrant and they make splendid displays along walks as well as edgings for beds. The blossoms last up to 4 weeks and appear in mid spring. They are great for [...]
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:24:51 +0000 Daylily - Little Grapette
Daylily - Little GrapetteThe Daylily Little Grapette, ‘Hemerocallis Little Grapette, has very fragrant lightly ruffled, purple petals with a small yellow throat and a flower size of 2. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 12 and a plant spread of 24-36. Little Grapette will bloom from May through July, with [...]
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:32:51 +0000 Daylily - Happy Returns
Daylily - Happy ReturnsThe Hemerocallis Happy Returns, also known as a Daylily, is a very fragrant pale yellow flower with a size of 3. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 18 and a plant spread of 12-24. Happy Returns will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and a [...]
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00:11 +0000 Daylily - Select Collection
Daylily - Select CollectionThe Select Daylily Collection, ‘Hemerocallis’, is perfect for daylily collectors. This special group of hybrids is spectacular in the sunny garden. Each cultivar has outstanding colors, markings, and ruffled edges. Experienced daylily growers, and novices alike, will delight in the summertime display of big showy flowers. Daylilies are [...]
 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:49:11 +0000 Daylily - Destined to See
Daylily - Destined to SeeThe Daylily Destined to See, ‘Hemerocallis’, has attractive creamy white petals with a blue-violet eye-zone. Accented with a rich purple edging. Fragrant, blooms 4-5″ across. Early mid-season bloomer, this is an evergreen variety. Daylilies are the perfect perennial. Each plant sends up many flower stems, and [...]
 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:59:11 +0000 Firecracker Mix
Firecracker MixThe Firecracker Mix will bring joy to any gardener who likes to see wonderful color combinations. This mix includes the early blooming Daffodil-Jetfire and Spring Beauty-Blue (Scilla siberica). The Jetfire Daffodil has bright yellow flowers with dark orange trumpets and the Spring Beauty is truly a wonderful blue color. A true joy to any [...]
 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:47:11 +0000 Tulip - Double Late - Angelique
Tulip - Double Late - AngeliqueThe Tulip ‘Angelique’, ‘Tulipa double late’, is a fall planted bulb. The tender beauty of this elegant soft pink variety is unsurpassed. The gracefully ruffled petals show varying delicate shades of deep pink and creamy white. It is one of our best selling Tulips and not without reason. Its color [...]
 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:45:14 +0000 Bat Guano For Flowering Plants 50 lb
Bat Guano For Flowering Plants 50 lbUse this high-phosphorus formulation (NPK 3-10-1) to increase root development, make larger blooms, boost seed production, and enhance fruit flavor.Application rate: 4 to 6 lbs per 100 sq. ft. or 1/4 cup per gallon of water for a foliar tea. Additional rates are on the package.We will contact you [...]
 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:10:11 +0000 Tulip - Single Late - Mrs J.T. Scheepers
Tulip - Single Late - Mrs J.T. ScheepersThe Tulip ‘Mrs. J. T. Scheepers’, ‘Tulipa single late’, a fall planted bulb, produces large and vibrant yellow flowers on tall stems. Single Late Tulips finish off the tulip season. They bloom in late spring. The blooms are large, oval, almost egg-shaped, on a long, sturdy stem. Single [...]

About Gardening   xml 
updated: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:31 GMT

 2008-11-20T01:06:05Z  Gardening Question of the Week: How Can I Over-Winter My Container Plants?
This question came up several times this fall. Container gardening has been on the increase, but what do you do with all those plants once you close down the...
 2008-11-19T01:01:56Z It’s Sweet Potato Season. Growing Sweet Potatoes in the Garden
Some vegetables really need to hire better PR people. The poor sweet potato suffers from being confused with the yam No relation. And the potato. No...
 2008-11-18T01:24:05Z Gardening Poll: Has Gardening Become an Exclusive Club?
While I was over at Garden Rant, I stumbled on Alan Armitage’s post "So You Want To Dumb Us Down Even More?". He was talking about a debate...
 2008-11-17T01:05:42Z A Good Foundation Planting
For many of us, the shrubs in front of our homes are about the only gardens we see throughout winter. While there’s a movement to get us thinking...
 2008-11-15T01:01:10Z Yard Trees Gone Bad.
I often talk about how every yard should have at least one long-lived tree planted in it. If we happen to purchase a home without mature trees, a lot...
 2008-11-14T01:51:50Z Featured Plant: Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ - Golden Japanese Forest Grass
The Perennial Plant of 2009 has been named and it’s Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’. Most gardeners are way ahead of the game in appreciated this golden variegated grass, but I...
 2008-11-13T01:18:36Z Gardening Question of the Week - How Do You Keep Squirrels from Digging in Pots?
Dan needs suggestions. “I'm trying container gardening. Whenever I plant something a squirrel comes by and digs it up, even a tiny seed. I've tried moth balls and...
 2008-11-12T01:08:12Z  Is Your Garden a Bug Magnet?
Scent is such a sneaky sense. One minute I’m not the least bit hungry and the next I’m getting a whiff of something so tempting I can’t resist...
 2008-11-11T01:18:50Z Keep Fall's Beauty Around a Little LongerPreserving Fall Leaves
Fall foliage is a highlight of the season. Colorful leaves may be even more attractive than flowers. However to make an indoor display of fall foliage, it helps...

New Orleans, Louisiana Weather   xml 
updated: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:24:35 GMT

 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:52:00 -0600 New Orleans, Louisiana Weather :: 64F Partly cloudy
64F Partly cloudy
 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:00 -0600 Forecast for Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:00 -0600 Forecast for Friday
Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:00 -0600 Forecast for Friday Night
Mostly clear. Colder. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:00 -0600 Forecast for Saturday
Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:00 -0600 Forecast for Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:00 -0600 Forecast for Sunday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.

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