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March 5, 2018

The above picture is of a new variety of camellia. If I am correct, it is one of a series called 'October Magic', this particular variety being named 'Orchid'. Most camellias bloom late winter to early spring.This plant is said to bloom in fall, at a time when there is little else in bloom. I like that.

Testing Bargain Camellias (And Other Plants) - Camellia October Magic-Orchid

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File Flower Seeds to Help Sprouting - packet of nasturtium seed and a nail file
File Flower Seeds to Help SproutingYou can file the flower seed a little bit to help germinate the seed if there is a thick coating like this, nasturtium. By filing down, it'll help the water absorb. I soaked the seeds 24 hours prior then planted in soil.

 
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Ladybugs for Your Garden - finger pointing to ladybugs on a shrub
Ladybugs for Your GardenThis past weekend, there was a learning event on lady bugs and a bag of 150 lady bugs complimentary with any purchase at Armstrong Garden Center - limit 1 per family.

 
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A bottle of Ortho Home Defense for ant control
Ortho Home Defense for Ant ControlSix days ago, I looked and saw a trail of ants crawling up our screened porch and going up under the vinyl siding at the top of the porch. There was a long trail of them that crossed the side of the deck and down the steps. It was time to get out the spray and put a stop to that problem.

 
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Toilet Paper Tubes for Seedlings - small plant in TP tube pot
Toilet Paper Tubes for SeedlingsToilet paper tubes make excellent biodegradable plant pots for seedlings. All you need are the tubes and a pair of scissors. Make four cuts about an inch long at one end and fold them in. There should be a small hole for drainage. Fill with compost and sow seeds or plant a seedling.

 
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Planting seedlings in a small container.
Pre-season PlantingStart your seeds in plants already growing in the house instead of using many small cups for starting your plants ahead of the growing season. Just plant them right along with other plants you have growing in the house. When they get big enough to transplant, you can move them into other containers or directly into your garden.

 
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Starting Seedlings In Kitty Litter - seedlings sprouting in crystal type kitty litter
Starting Seedlings In Kitty LitterIf you're looking for a non messy way to start seed, this is it.

 
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