Fertilizer Friday

Drop on by http://tootsietime.blogspot.com/ for FF ...
We received 2 1/2 inches of rain yesterday so my plants are a little droopy. It's raining again this morning..we have a beautiful sun filled weekend in store...things will really jump then.
I have been waiting about 7 months on this Aubrieta Whitewell Gem to bloom...this is not for our zone...so there!

Finally a purple Crocus from my mixed bag of bulbs.

Narcissus Double Erlicheer

Candytuft looks scraggly this year.

February Gold

Lost name tag.

Pansies in Iris bed, there is a Clematis Vine at the base of this Crepe Mrytle Tree that is leafing out.

Pansies in one of my three wheelbarrows..See the Sage to the left, it's mixed with the Vinca Vine....it has stayed green since last Spring.

Pear blooms...........there will be Pear Pies in our future again this year.

Ranunculus still in bud mode.

Alyssum

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Today I am Thankful it's Friday!!

Ever Heard These?...Companion Planting

From the Internet, Magazines and Books.
Ever tried any of these?

Garlic discourages Aphids among Rose Bushes.
Garlic curshed into water and sprayed on the Aphids will remove them.
Garlic planted under Peach Trees deter borers.
Aphids are a food source for Ants, they secret a sugary substance that Ants love. Ants protect Aphids from predators and will move the Aphids from plant to plant.
Get rid of the Aphids and the Ants will leave.
Ants DO help the garden some. Aerate the soil, they eat bad bugs, (good ones too) and even spread seed, which we always blame on the birds.
Nasturtiums ward off Cucumber Beetle and Squash Vine Borers.

Marigold scent keeps Rabbits away. French Marigolds have a toxic substance released in the soil that kills nematodes.

4 O'clocks near Roses deter Japanese Beetles, they are toxic to the Beetle.

Basil with Tomato will get rid of Hornworm.

Thyme and Lavender will keep slugs away.

Native Americans were masters at Companion Planting. "Three Sisters Garden"

Corn, Beans and Squash or Pumpkins planted together.

Squash grew at the roots of the corn keeping weeds from interfering and the Beans would grow up the Cornstalk protecting from wind. First Vertical Garden.

What tips do you have for Companion Planting and does it really work? I'm going to try a few.

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Today I am Thankful for the Pioneer Gardeners.

Header Challenge

This weeks theme is "Under Water" chosen by me. I cannot take credit for these photos as they were lifted from my "Oldest Big Kid's" Facebook page. She and her adorable boyfriend took a little day trip to Blue Springs, Florida.

Everyone meet Randy and Amanda, Randy and Amanda meet some of the best people on the planet!!

Look how crystal clear the water is....

Thank you my first born for letting me borrow these photos..I miss you very much..Hope to see you soon!!!

Please visit http://thefishingguy.blogspot.com/ , http://imac-photosfromthemindseye.blogspot.com/ , http://womtig.blogspot.com/ , http://beestonblog.blogspot.com/ and http://meandering-martha.blogspot.com/ to see their "Under Water" Headers.

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Sorry team, no posting would be complete this time of the year without a flower!

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Today I am Thankful for that Oldest Big Kid and what a precious spirit she has!