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Jane Schwartz Gates is a landscape designer, garden coach, horticulturist and licensed landscape contractor. She is also a professional painter and illustrator with gallery showings around the world. Her focus is on 'painting with plants' by helping people design and build beautiful eco-friendly landscapes. Find her at janieg8s@earthlink.net.

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Gifts for Gardeners

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

If you know a garden enthusiast, shopping for the holidays – or birthday, or other event – should be relatively easy. The number of handy...
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Let’s talk manure

Friday, November 6th, 2009 · 3 comments

Manure is one of the best ways to improve the planting medium of your garden. It is nature’s way to help things grow better in soil. It will add...
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Backyard Living 101: What is subsurface irrigation?

Friday, November 6th, 2009 · 2 comments

Subsurface irrigation is not a totally new idea, but with the technology available it is now becoming arguably the most efficient way to water lawns...
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Grow herbs on your window sill

Friday, November 6th, 2009 · 1 comment

Just because temperatures drop outside doesn’t mean fresh herbs aren’t still in demand in the kitchen. Many herbs and spices can be...
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Beets, beets and more beets

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Beets can be grown in the garden over a long season between frosts. In mild climates you can grow them from seed year round. The beet is one of the...
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Walnuts: miracle food from a tree

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Walnut trees are not difficult to grow in areas that do not experience hard frosts. These large-growing trees are perfect for shade and make lovely,...
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When the rodents come in from the cold

Friday, November 6th, 2009

As weather chills, humans aren’t the only warm bodies that seek cozy places to snuggle for the winter. Unfortunately, rats and mice are among...
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Pasadena cuts outdoor watering to once a week

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 · 2 comments

As the restrictions on watering tighten, the city of Pasadena, California just announced the most stringent watering laws in Southern California to...
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Tips on finding a snow blower for the best price

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

There are a number of ways to clear snow from your walkways in the winter. One of the easiest solutions is to use a snow blower. Larger items like...
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Finding free birdhouse plans

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Bird houses attract colorful wildlife to the outdoor yard. In the spring they offer homes for birds to raise families, and in the colder weather they...
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