Oregon Coast Gardening
Blog URL http://oregoncoastgardening.com
Tags gardening, xerescaping, landscaping, annuals, perennials, evergreens, slugs, pests, wind
The thrills and challenges of gardening on the Oregon Coast.
Latest Blog Posts
- African Violets on Nov 19, 2009 in houseplants
I love the internet. At the touch of the mouse you can get information on almost anything. And the mouse isn't nearly as heavy as my gardening books. And, so, when it was time to do something about my African Violets, it was to the world wide web I w...
- Zonal Geraniums on Nov 18, 2009 in winter chores
Many gardeners plant zonal geraniums as an annual. I have to admit that I have done that for many years as well. This year I'm going to overwinter.One method suggested is to dig them up, cut back by two thirds, clean the soil from the roots, and hang...
- Indoor Projects on Nov 13, 2009 in fall color winter projects
It's the middle of November. It's been raining for days and days. All the indoor plants have been washed and repotted. What's a gardener to do? It's actually a wonderful time to think about getting the kids involved in watching things grow. One way t...
- Staying in Shape on Nov 11, 2009 in health
I'm no spring chicken. As a matter of fact, I don't even remember being a spring chicken. So, now that the rainy days are here, it's time to incorporate some inside activities that will keep me in shape for gardening season. I could join a gym. They...
- Speaking of Winter Sowing Part II on Nov 7, 2009 in winter sowing seeds
So I went to the store and bought my ten gallon rubbermaid container, a string of red lights, a string of blue lights, and a light timer. I think the total bill was about $20. If I had waited for the after Christmas sales, it would have been a lot le...
- Reasons for Growing Your Own on Nov 7, 2009 in vegetables
There are a lot of reasons for growing your own fruits and vegetables. For one, it's fun. Also, edibles fresh from the vine simply have more flavor. But there is a very important but often ignored motivation: it reduces the risk of getting sick from...
- Speaking of Winter Sowing on Nov 4, 2009 in winter sowing
I'm always looking for new ideas. During the winter, I want to play with dirt even though the weather outside is frightful. Winter sowing seeds is a great way to keep hands in soil while winter is rearing its wet head. Playing with the houseplants is...
