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Cattle Panel Trellis: How to Build a DIY Vegetable Garden Arch via Savvy Gardening [Shared]

I keep this article at hand so I have it when I finally get around to doing this in my own garden. I have thought about it for a fair while, but I haven’t yet hit the NEED part of the equation. Perhaps I can build it to grow some loofa? – Douglas

Cattle Panel Trellis: How to Build a DIY Vegetable Garden Arch

Cattle Panel Trellis: How to Build a DIY Vegetable Garden Arch via Savvy Gardening [Shared]

Growing vegetables vertically has many benefits. It allows you to grow more food in a given area and makes harvesting so simple. Vertical gardening increases the air circulation around your plants, making them less susceptible to fungal diseases. It also keeps the plants off the ground, distancing them from soil-dwelling pests. And in many cases, growing vertically is also really beautiful. In this article, I share one of my favorite ways to grow food vertically: by using a cattle panel trellis.

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Building a Greenhouse via HomemadeByCarmona on TikTok [Shared] [Video]

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How to Transform a Slope Into a Terraced Garden via Urban Gardens

How to Transform a Slope Into a Terraced Garden – Urban Gardens

How to Transform a Slope Into a Terraced Garden via rban Gardens

The small backyard plot of my former property first appeared as nothing more than a patch of ground leading up to a steep slope, a little hill that seemed impossible to landscape. I addressed the challenge by creating a terrace garden—a series of smaller gardens that divided the sloped area into smaller, level, tiered sections. The terrace garden also prevented erosion by more easily distributing the water so it could be better absorbed into the ground.

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A Spider Web Garden Seat via Homegrown Evolution

I spotted this 1920s gem on Archive.org in a promotional pamphlet, Beautifying the home grounds by the Southern Pine Association. This is the same source I used to come up with a new design for our entrance arbor and will blog about that when I put the finishing touches on it.
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Historical Seed Catalogs: A few choice seeds and plants worthy of general culture (1898) – 31 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 Pinterest feed and gone completely down the rabbit hole in this treasure trove of information. Sure some ideas might be out of date, but you never know what you might find when you explore these catalogs. I’ll be sharing more catalogs as I find them in the coming weeks. –Douglas

Historical Seed Catalogs: A few choice seeds and plants worthy of general culture (1898) – 31 in a series

The image is an old advertisement for "A Few Seeds and Plants," dated 1898. The advertisement features a black and white illustration of a girl and a boy in a garden setting. The girl, dressed in a long dress, stands on the left, holding a plant, while the boy, in a light-colored outfit, sits on the ground, also holding a plant. Behind them is a large ornate pot with the year "1898" inscribed on it, filled with various plants. The text "A Few Choice Seeds and Plants Worthy of General Culture" is prominently displayed in the center. At the bottom, the name "JNO. D. IMLAY" is printed, along with the address "No. 54 N. 5th St. Zanesville, O." A stamp from the "Department of Agriculture, Division of Botany" is visible at the top right corner. The overall style is reminiscent of late 19th-century advertising, with ornate typography and detailed illustrations. Provided by @altbot, generated privately and locally using Ovis2-8BHistorical Seed Catalogs: A few choice seeds and plants worthy of general culture (1898) - 31 in a series

Historical Seed Catalogs: A few choice seeds and plants worthy of general culture (1898) - 31 in a seriesHistorical Seed Catalogs: A few choice seeds and plants worthy of general culture (1898) - 31 in a series

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This yearly opportunity of .greeting you is a sincere pleasure— a pleasure which grows as the number of our patrons increases. We feel that this greeting is received by you in the same spirit that it is given, and that our earnest efforts to maintain the “good will” of our customers have not been in vain.

We rely upon the confidence which our customers place in us as a basis for the continuance of our dealings and the development of our trade.

There is no business which depends so much on reputation as the Seed Business, for the reason that no disappointment is so great as that resulting from the sale of poor seeds.

With these points in view we make it our foremost principle to sell nothing but the best stocks procurable, and nothing testifies so directly to the fact that our efforts are appreciated, as the thrifty and substantial growth of our business.

This Catalogue is presented to you as a personal solicitor of trade, and as our representative, it portrays accurately the vast assortment of goods which we have to offer.

We have made it attractive, not by an elaborate display of colors, but by concise descriptions, true engravings and interestingly low prices,. which will appeal to all buyers. These prices are so low as to compete with many poor goods that are being imposed upon the growers of this section..
Respectfully,

January 20, 1898.

JNO. D. IMLAY.

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Garden Decor: Cute Recycled Metal Sunflower

What is your favorite garden decor? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Garden Decor: Cute Recycled Metal Sunflower

Garden Decor: Cute Recycled Metal Sunflower

Always one to reduce, reuse, recycle myself, I was happy to find this gem at the local @armstronggarden a few days ago. 
I think this had just the right amount of cute and kitsch for my own garden without falling over the ”gaudy” line. 😀

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Recently Purchased from the Gardener’s Notebook Shop – H Potter Window Box Rectangular Succulent Planter

Readers of A Gardener’s Notebook find the coolest items via my store on Amazon. I saw this purchase this morning and it looks great! This is something I would consider purchasing myself for my patio table. I love copper planters and other copper garden decor. — Douglas

H Potter Window Box Rectangular Succulent Planter Indoor Outdoor Flower Garden Planters (16″ x 6″ x 5.75″)

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  • HANDCRAFTED – HOME DÉCOR ACCENT – Stainless steel rectangular planter box with an antique copper hand-applied finish for luxurious appeal. This indoor planter box is current with a timeless feel. Use indoors as an herb planter on a windowsill to connect with the outdoors or place outdoors on your patio, deck, or tabletop. Complete with custom rectangular drainage tray, this home décor accent is designed to add character to your living space. No plants included.
  • NATURE BASED PLANTER FOR ALL SEASONS – At widest outer points approximately 16 inches long by 6 inches wide by 5.75 inches high, this planter garden box will make an eye-catching focal point and impressive statement wherever it’s placed. Sold as a single garden planter, beautiful displayed as centerpieces or multiples lining your dining table. Unique and sturdy, if you’re looking for something memorable, this beautiful window box planter. A perfect wedding decoration or birthday gift idea.
  • HEAVY AND DURABLE CONSTRUCTION – Built to last, use with any seasonal décor. Stunning filled with herb pots or flower pots and covered with sheet moss or plant directly inside the metal planter. Easy to update and freshen your holiday decor. Try a color theme this season and a texture theme next month. Simple enough to blend with any home décor. Trending now, the rich antique copper finish adds earthy warmth to your traditional or modern home.
  • INTRICATE DETAILING – MINIMALIST STYLE – Plants not only promote a healthy home environment but can offer a touch of elegant beauty to your home and garden. Uniquely designed with a heavy, durable construction, the H Potter rectangular succulent planter is perfect for alfresco dining and outdoor living. Tranquility of greenery is an ideal mood setter and stress reliever, this gardening planter is the perfect size to fit any location and can be moved easily.
  • QUALITY BY H POTTER – H Potter has been designing and manufacturing premium quality garden products for over 20 years. We do not pretend to be the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Packaged well, with stunning craftsmanship and backed by great customer service, we’re proud to say our garden products are built to last.

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49 Beautiful DIY Raised Garden Beds Ideas via Urban Organic Gardener

Whenever you are thinking about adding to your garden — or starting a new one — it is a great idea to have as many examples as possible to choose from. This is where articles like this can really give you a lot of ideas fast.
 
For me, I have installed some wine bottle edging to create sort of a faux-raised bed. I have also looked into the farm watering troughs (and there is a neighbor who has outfitted their entire front yard with them). The raised salad tables and bed with seats are in my idea file for a community garden we are trying to launch in the neighborhood, too.
 
If you are looking for raised bed ideas, this is certainly one, great place to start! — Douglas
 
 
“If you are planning to a vegetable garden, the best place to plant it may not be in the ground, many gardeners today use raised beds which lift the plants and their roots above ground level. There are a number of good reasons to garden this way; you can choose your soil for good plants and good harvest. Raised bed also brings the garden up where it’s easier to reach for weeding and harvesting.”

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