Gardening Naturally with Claudia

Leaves of Life My Coloring Then I saw that these leaves were speaking to me.  What a great way to see my family: my kids, my parents, my siblings, my cousins, my grandkids.   Each ...

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Envision the property - as it is.  Make notes of the sunny portions of the yard. Where is the shade most of the day? Is the site level or hilly? Check the drainage path directions ...

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Getting out into the yard is an annual winter rite-of-passage.  But before taking a backhoe to the yard, take a few moments to consider these few aspects of building a successful garden. &nb...

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Previously, I explained how to make compost.  In that article I highlighted why compost is so good for the soil by feeding the microbes, improving the soil structure, and allowing moisture t...

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Beginner Gardeners have come to my attention.  Many do not know where to begin, but they know they want to begin. A friend bought a few acres with the plans to 'garden'.  She also is ra...

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Nature has a way of giving us help as we try to reduce use of chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides in the home landscape.  All we have to do is pay attention.  The past tw...

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A snowy, cold January is the perfect time to renew your worn out lawn. Now I realize that the sub-zero wind chills are not calling me outside this weekend. But I'm going to dormant seed bare spot...

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Many gardeners are stumped when designing a small garden.  The options of trees, shrubs, perennials, containers, vegetables, patios, fire pits, and a barbeques all seem to overwhelm - the ch...

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  As urbanization takes on a life of its own, home builders are faced with the need for smaller homes on smaller lots.  Homes are spaced closely, and attached homes have even less outdo...

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This is a reprint from Mark Webber of Webber Landscape and Host of Garden Talk on a local radio station.  Mark is known as the Garden Guru and these tips are so timely.  We are getting ...

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Living Plants Are a Gift That Expresses Life  Many of us struggle with what to give for the holiday.  My thoughts go to gift cards and money.  However, this option seems too trite,...

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Thanksgiving Turkeys - Have Green Options The holiday season is approaching and the demand for turkey on the festive tables is reaching it's yearly high.  The turkey, a fowl that is native t...

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There are dozens, if not hundreds, of garden designs for us to gravitate towards.  There is the English Garden, the Zen Garden, the Cottage Garden, the Water Garden, the Wildflower Garden, a...

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The winter season in the garden can be flat, uneventful, and even boring if the garden is not planned to have features that are apparent.  Here is where I like to infuse some ‘bones’ int...

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The Ginkgo Tree is the National Tree of China, and the Official Tree of Tokyo.  It has been around for centuries and many art pieces depict the unique leaf pattern throughout the Far East. M...

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The fall season here in my Zone 6 garden in SW Ohio has been beautiful.  Sufficient rainfall, and extremely mild temperatures have blessed us for several weeks.   It was because of...

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Usually I  identify bugs or diseases that may plague gardens at one time or another.  But this summer has been particularly troublesome to me in my garden.  This simple container h...

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Finding the balance between gardening I want to do and gardening I have to do is tricky.  I like to walk my garden and deadhead a daisy or coneflower.  This bit if tidying is rewarding ...

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As we continue to reduce gardens and ease the required maintenance of the yard we, once again, find more work to be done.  Where is that easier to maintain garden?  OK, this is what hap...

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Spent a couple of hours in the garden this past week doing the tidy-up.  Late Summer is a good time of year for some simple maintenance and gives the garden a fresh look.  By removing a...

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  Gardening Ideas to Reduce Our Environmental Impact November 15 is Recycle America Day in the US.  And I think this is a good time to look at our gardening habits and perhaps reduce ou...

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Real estate markets in the U.S. are varied by region.  And some regions are rebounding after property values diminished several years ago. Many homes lost up to one third of their value over...

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In 2010 I lost a large pine tree to some blight.  This opened my once shady garden into a sunny space.  So out came azalea’s, hydrangeas, pachysandra, and hostas.  To make room f...

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Gardens have long been a destination for gardeners, plant lovers, and those who just want to see behind the fence. Tours are conducted through groups on local as well as international venues. But...

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The July 4th holiday here in the US is a date on my calendar to get summer chores started in the garden.  Now is the time to ensure blooms continue on perennials and shrubs.  To do this...

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