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Historical Garden Books: Crop growing and crop feeding; a book for the farm, garden and orchard, with special reference to the practical methods of using commercial fertilizers therein (1901)by Wilbur Fisk Massey – 33 in a Series

Archive.org has a host of old gardening books (from mid-19th to mid-20th Century) available in many formats and on a host of topics. I happened across a few in my Continue Reading

Posted On : February 26, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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  • Books
  • Cooking
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Event: Tomatomania San Fernando Valley, March 16-18, 2019

Tapia Brothers, Encino, CA – March 16-18 For almost 20 years one of Los Angeles’ oldest garden traditions meets one of its newest sensations as Tapia Brothers Farm Stand hosts the largest Continue Reading

Posted On : February 26, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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  • Art
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Bonsai via Instagram

What do you think about bonsai? Leave a comment and share! Bonsai A small, simple bonsai spotted @armstronggarden near me. I am always amazed at the delicate, miniature representations of bonsai, even if I Continue Reading

Posted On : February 26, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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10 Easy Pieces: Wood Compost Bins via Gardenista

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get started composting, but if you are so inclined, here are a number of fancy methods to get you started Continue Reading

Posted On : February 23, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Camellia Bloom via Instagram

What is your favorite color of flower? Leave a comment and share! Camellia Bloom While they only bloom for a short period of time each year, Camellia certainly carry a large Continue Reading

Posted On : February 23, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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  • Art
  • Design
  • Flowers
  • Garden Decor
  • Home
  • In the neighborhood
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  • Photos-Photography

Garden Decor: Cute Recycled Metal Sunflower

What is your favorite garden decor? Share your thoughts in the comments! Garden Decor: Cute Recycled Metal Sunflower Always one to reduce, reuse, recycle myself, I was happy to find Continue Reading

Posted On : February 20, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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  • Art
  • Flowers
  • Herbs
  • In the neighborhood
  • Los Angeles
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Lavender via Instagram

What is your favorite scent or herb? Leave a comment and share! Lavender We have quite a bit of lavender here in the garden. My wife loves it both for its Continue Reading

Posted On : February 19, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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  • Art
  • Flowers
  • Nature/Outdoors
  • Photos-Photography
  • Plants
  • Trees

Saucer Magnolia/Magnolia × soulangeana via Instagram

What is your favorite springtime flower? Leave a comment and share! Saucer Magnolia/Magnolia × soulangeana Each Los Angeles winter/spring these saucer magnolia trees throughout the neighborhood spring to life. They are Continue Reading

Posted On : February 18, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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  • Garden History
  • History

Historical Seed Catalogs: Farm, flower & garden seeds by A.A. Berry Seed Co (1905) – 21 in a series

Archive.org has a host of old seed catalogs (from mid-19th to mid-20th Century) available in many formats and on a host of topics. I happened across a few in my Continue Reading

Posted On : February 15, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Purple Power via Instagram

Do You Like Purple flowers? Yes/No? Leave a comment and share! Purple Power via Instagram Purple has always been one of my favorite colors and this deep purple hits the spot Continue Reading

Posted On : February 15, 2019 Published By : Douglas E. Welch

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