Norma Johnson
I live in a small village. I adore spending time with my brilliant husband, Brett, my 11 year old son, Mark, (who is growing up way too fast!) and Bobby (my dog who thinks he's a human). I'm a writer who works from home.
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Garden Room Decorating IdeasGarden rooms are a new look for people who want-to think 'outdoors" all the year.
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Lawn Problem After WinterA severe winter can have long range detrimental effects on the average lawn which can be corrected easily with a minimum amount of effort and attention.
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Force Shrub Branches for Indoor SpringtimeForcing branches of shrubs and trees indoors is one of the most rewarding winter pleasures for gardeners and lovers of nature.
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Starting Olive Trees from Seed and Other Gardening TipsThe hallmark of a green thumber is to start olive plants from seeds. It's not easy, but it can be done.
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House Lighting: Two Kinds of Lights NeededFor seeing comfort, you should provide two kinds of lighting in your home. First is the general illumination and the second is local lighting which is needed for any visual task such as reading, sewing, studying ...
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Fruit and Olive Tree Care TipsRabbits attacking fruit trees and olive tree care and tips.
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How to Prevent Small Fruit on Your TreesFor those who enjoy the flavor of fresh fruit, having their own personal orchard may be a dream.
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How to Get Rid of Slugs the Natural WaySlugs. Even the word itself is ugly, so it's little wonder that gardeners struggle mightily to get rid of these pests. Fortunately, there are several proven methods for making your garden slug-free without resorting to chemicals.
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Growing Desert Trees from SeedsGrowing desert trees from seeds is not so difficult once you understand the dynamics of environmental factors and the impact these factors have on the natural needs of desert trees.
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Gardening: Warming Up Your SeedlingsSeedlings are the young beginnings of plants, typically vegetables. Being small and vulnerable, they need tender loving care as they are striving to grow and become big.
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Gardening Troubles - Bee ColoniesBee colonies are certainly decreasing in their numbers not only across the United States, but in various international countries also.
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Fall Bulbs and Spring Gardening TipsYour garden efforts really pay off.
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Caring for Woody Plants After They Are TransplantedAftercare of woody plants is vitally important.
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Japanese Yews, Dandelions and Other Gardening TipsTips on Japanese yews, dandelions, pine needles, perennials and tomato plants.
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Pressed Flower Ideas - Victorian Handicraft is RevivedGardeners who have antiques or any lovers of antiques may be interested in growing, collecting and pressing flowers this summer for pressed flower pictures.
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Growing Freesia, Ixia and Sparaxis BulbsCape bulbs add riotous color to a spring garden.
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Tips on Growing FuchsiasFuchsias need fertilizer.
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Growing Rhododendron PlantsDuring these early spring days, the Rhododendron begins to dominate the garden scene as tall shrubs, dwarfs, hedges and hillside cover.
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Summertime is Flowering Vine TimeFlowering vines are a wonderful source of summer color in addition to their many utility uses and the handsome foliage that serves as trimming on fences, overhead beams, posts and other garden structures.
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Flower Colors - Plant Your Favorite ColorsThe next time you buy garden seeds, take a close look at the display of flower seed packets. The arrangements will be more or less alphabetical by kinds, probably starting with African daisy or alyssum and ending with zinnias.
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Grow Plants from Seed and Save MoneyDid you have enough color in your garden last summer? If you didn't now is the time to do something about it for this coming summer as now is the time to start annuals and perennials from seed.
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How to Keep a Gardening CalendarDid your neighbor have the first tomatoes? Did bugs get the drop on you? Were you away when the berries were ripe?
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How to Grow FernsMany people believe that the fern, or what they think is a fern, is what is called a house plant. And the very next thought that usually crosses their minds are, "Ferns - they're such a bore." Well, I do not think so. I love growing ferns.
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How to Plant Perennial PlantsPerennials! Must have plants in your garden! Plant that you don't have to care much for, for two years after you plant them. After that, all you need to do is to keep the soil around them moist. Not much work.
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Adding Lights to Your GardenGarden lights are both appealing and practical.
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Which Grass: Warm or Cool?Which type of grass will grow best? That is the question that plagues the frustrated homeowner who is trying to establish and maintain a lawn that will be the envy of the neighborhood.
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Growing Perennials from SeedPerennials grow so easily from seeds that it makes no sense at all to buy plants.
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Growing Bonsai Trees and Care Tips for Orange TreesRecently someone asked me for information on growing Bonsai in cement. I was puzzled and asked for help and got plenty. In case you don't know bonsai is the art of growing big trees small and I know very little about it.
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Garden Cleanup and Flower BedGarden cleanup will give you a head start this spring.
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Short Vs Tall Tomato PlantsHome gardeners have asked me which grow best, tall tomato plants or short ones? It really doesn't make much difference.
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Growing Geraniums and Geranium VarietiesNew Geranium variety reproduces from seed.
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Lawns Call for Lime FertilizerA most important step in making a new lawn in Pennsylvania is to add lime and fertilizer.
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Ornamental Plants as a Home InvestmentWe hear a lot about investing money so we can get some return from it. But have you ever thought of ornamental plants as an investment?
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Lawn Renovation in Three Easy StepsInherited an overgrown and a shabby lawn? Don't despair. Unless totally overrun by weeds and moss, it is quite easy to do a lawn renovation than to lay a new turf or start from scratch.
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For Vacation, Find a 'Plantsitter'When is vacation time, the wise gardener will start planning for a babysitter for his garden.
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Landscape Plants and Tomato VarietiesYour home is your castle. We should take care of it on the outside as well as on the inside.
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Chrysanthemums Colors and CareDuring May, chrysanthemums, or mums as they are often called, may be planted or transplanted to prepare them for fall flowering.
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Planting Zinnia FlowersCertainly few flowers that can be grown as easily are as large and colorful as zinnias.
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Aesculus Californica -The California Buckeye PlantA native California Buckeye, Aesculus californica, was selected as one of the 75 trees in the City of San Mateo to be a "Heritage Tree." This tree, is a living tribute to Arbor Day.
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Autumn Brings Handsome Colors to the PeninsulaThe Pistacia Chinensis tree on the Summit Drive, Tiptoe Lane corner of our garden has colored up so brilliantly this year that several of our friends, and even some strangers, have asked why we don't use it.
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Gelsemium Sempervirens: The Carolina Jessamine PlantInformation on the Carolina Jessamine plant, the Gelsemium Sempervirens.
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Feeding Plants in the GardenPlants need extra food.
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Tips For Growing Aloe Vera PlantsThe Aloe Vera plant, known in the gardening circles as the healing plant is easy to care for both inside and out.
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Growing Avocadoes and Other Planting TipsTips for planting avocados, hydrangeas, camomile tea and scarlet runner bean.
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Tips for Starting a Home OrchardI have always had the idea that wherever possible, the homeowner should have an area set aside where he can grow a few fruit trees. However, I would like to add that such a project should be approached with much deliberation.
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Vegetable Garden FencingGarden fencing is a top priority when growing vegetables.
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How to Keep Critters Out of the GardenThere are a lot of critters that are beneficial to your garden that you would be wise to keep. Then again, there are a lot of other critters that are not.
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How to Grow Healthy PlantsProper planting makes a plant healthy, beautiful.
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Pleasures of Raised Bed GardeningGardens have always done a great job in beautifying one's yard. A well maintained one is even more pleasant to look at and gives a sense of fulfillment to the one who tended it.
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Lady Beetles or Lady Bugs - the Beneficial InsectsThe time has come for the arrival of the swarms of lady beetles or the lady bugs. Though they are very beneficial to your garden, they become a nuisance when they get into your home and start flying and crawling around and get into your shoes.
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The Monarch Butterflies: Kings Among ButterfliesThe life of Monarch Butterflies remains a mystery to most of us.
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Yellow Jacket Bees in DangerYellow jacket bees in serious danger.
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Facts on Ladybirds (Ladybugs)This is the season to be annoyed as several swarms of insects enter uninvited into our safe havens we call home.
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A Taste of the Tropics: Eastern BluebirdsThe Eastern Bluebirds, also known as the colorful song bird, is one of the most exquisite native birds.
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How to Attract BluebirdsHave you ever had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Eastern Bluebird into your back garden yet?
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The Best Beneficial Garden InsectsHaven't you heard? The talk of the gardens is that beneficial insects are currently the bee's knees for plants.
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Winter Fun When Feeding BirdsIn the snowy season, feeding birds, the fine-feathered creatures that complete our scenery, is a peaceful and relaxing hobby which is definitely one to think about.
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Crabgrass Control and Crabgrass InfoDigitaria ischaermm (Smooth crabgrass) and Digitaria sanguinalis (Hairy crabgrass), is the most troublesome lawn weed we have to battle.
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Best Garden Plants to Make Your Garden EnjoyableHave you thought about people who have worked hard in their gardens and at the end of the summer season have nothing to show for their efforts apart from a few druggist receipts of Ma Perkins' backache pills? You'd be surprised how many fit this category.
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Landscaping: Planning Ahead Spells SuccessEvery time you see a well-balanced and attractive landscape, some experienced gardener or landscaper did some advance planning before carrying out the actual planting.
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Rose Landscaping IdeasThe various classifications of roses make it possible to create outstanding landscaping effects with these dependable performers. You'll get more enjoyment from your roses, if you plan their position in your garden.
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Tending The Family GardenThey aren't ready to eat, but they are up. That's a real accomplishment this year. There haven't been many days in June without rain.
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Try Growing Your Own Bedding Plants for the GardenBedding plants, like everything else, are getting more and more expensive, but most gardeners can beat this price rise by growing the plants they want for late winter and early spring color themselves.