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Houston Rose Society Fertilizer Recipe

Gaye Hammond Secret Rose FertilizerRecipe per 1 standard rose (use half for miniature roses) 1 cup alfalfa meal (or alfalfa pellets)1 cup cottonseed meal1 cup fish meal1/2 cup bone meal1/2 cup blood meal1/4 cup Epsom Salt (technical grade is cheaper than USP/food grade)

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Kristin March 1, 2022 March 1, 2022First Time Landscape Owners, HDG Test Garden, Landscape Plant Material, Podcast, The Home Garden

The Best Time to Plant is in the Fall

Why planting in the fall in Houston, Texas is the smartest way to garden.

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Kristin December 31, 2021 December 31, 2021Uncategorized

Propagating Herb Cuttings in Water

Ever wondered how you can get one plant to turn into multiple? It’s not magic. It’s propagation! Find out the easiest way to multiply your herb plants.

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Kristin December 29, 2021 December 31, 2021Edible Plants, HDG Test Garden, Landscape Plant Material, The Home Garden

Propagation Methods

You don’t need a huge text book or expert level education in order to propagate plants. It’s actually quite simple! Propagation is the only free way to multiply your plants, and as a bonus…it’s so easy!

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Kristin December 28, 2021 December 31, 2021Landscape Plant Material, The Home Garden

5 Reasons to Seed Save

There are so many great reasons to store heirloom seeds, but today I share my top 5.

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Kristin December 21, 2021 December 31, 2021Great for Kids, HDG Test Garden, Podcast, The Home Garden

“Everything But…” – Home Grown Vegetable Stew

Cooking a full meal from the vegetable garden!

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Kristin December 19, 2021 December 19, 2021Edible Plants, HDG Test Garden, The Home Garden

Tour with The Ground Up

Tour with a Houston, Texas Green Waste Recycling Facility, The Ground Up

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Kristin November 23, 2021 December 31, 2021First Time Landscape Owners, HDG Test Garden, Landscape Plant Material, Podcast, The Home Garden, The New Homeowner

Composting Methods, Cost Comparisons, and Earthworms. Oh My!

Have you Tried Composting with the Hügelkultur or Lasagna Gardening Metho

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Kristin November 16, 2021 December 31, 2021First Time Landscape Owners, HDG Test Garden, Insects and Animals, Podcast, Projects, The Home Garden, The New Homeowner

Easy and Affordable Composting

Simple introduction to composting. Great guide for new gardeners. You’ll get my “no-no” and “yes” list for composting materials and an easy way to start today.

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Kristin November 9, 2021 December 31, 2021First Time Landscape Owners, Great for Kids, HDG Test Garden, Insects and Animals, Podcast, The Home Garden, The New Homeowner

How to Start Your Houston Garden

4 tools you will need to start planning your garden and landscape today

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Kristin November 2, 2021 November 22, 2021First Time Landscape Owners, Podcast, The Home Garden, The New Homeowner
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