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October 5, 2008 – 6:14 pm

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October 5, 2008 – 6:11 pm

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Moosey News - October 2008

October 5, 2008 – 9:08 am

It’s all change in the garden this month - I hope I can keep up with the pace. Gardeners like to change things, but sometimes nature changes things far too quickly. Hurry up - no, slow down!

- This month’s features -

1. Tulip Troubles

2. Percy the Ginger Cat

3. New 2009 Calendars

4. Super September

5. Blue Corydalis

- Regulars –

6. Plant of the Month : The Bride

7. Animal of the Month : Gingerpuss

8. Garden Quotes : Lawns and Edges

9. Garden Gallery : Rose Calendar Pictures

10. Forum Focus : Changes

11. Gardening Advice : Ponds

12. Searching for Moosey : garden gnome

13. Coming up this month : Joy and Happiness - and Weeding…

- This month’s features -

1. Tulip Troubles

I just don’t try hard enough with my tulips. Every year I wish I had a better attitude to these beautifully coloured bulbs, and this spring is no exception.

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2388

2. Percy the Ginger Cat

Welcome to Percy the purry ginger gardening cat, who now has his own official page. Oops - he almost gets as many journal photographs as my beloved white cat B-Puss…

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2379

3. New 2009 Calendars

You’re spoilt for choice for next year’s calendars. Choose from half-size, full-size, garden views, scenic New Zealand, flowers, roses, cats - and this new one, featuring garden plant partners. All are in friendly pdf formats and free to download.

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2383

4. Super September

Some gardening months have their own special style, where every day seems packed with purpose and garden enjoyment. My September has been one of these months…

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2389

5. Blue Corydalis

This unheralded little blue perennial pops up beautifully in springtime.

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2391

- Regulars -

6. Plant of the Month : The Bride

I couldn’t travel to France for a family wedding, so I bought myself a standard Bride shrub instead. She has a ring of flashy purple pansies at her ankles, and I water her every day.

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2386

7. Animal of the Month : Gingerpuss

The Moosey Most Valuable Pet Competition is finally back on track. All bonus points have been added in, and gallant Gingerpuss is doing battle with Rusty the red Border Collie for the lead. Quite a few readers want to vote for the three youngest cats, though, and at the time of writing they’re not represented.

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n111

8. Garden Quote : Lawns and Edges

With apologies to Shakespeare, this quote starts off with the night following the day…

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2387

9. Garden Gallery : Rose Calendar Pictures

I’ve had fun putting together two rose calendars for 2009, both full of gorgeous rose pictures. The Image of the Month has to be one of these - but which one?

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2382
http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2067

10. Forum Focus : All Change

Southern hemisphere readers are zooming through spring, while others up north are preparing for autumn changes. Pots full of plants are coming in, and going out.

http://forums.mooseyscountrygarden.com/

11. Gardening Advice : Ponds need to be Lovely Places

This is good advice to any gardener like me - lucky enough to have a pond, but lackadaisical (what a word!) in their pond presentation. Viewed from within or without, a pond should look good. A pond’s ambience should never be wasted.

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2377

12. Searching for Moosey : garden gnome

I’ve found the Moosey bachelor garden gnome after some serious garden searching of my own. Oops…

http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/n2392

13. Coming Up This Month : Hopefully, even more garden joy and happiness than last month. And more weeding, and watering, and shifting plants around, and trimming the lawn edges…

Cheers,

Mary (Moosey)
Head Gardener
www.mooseyscountrygarden.com

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Spend Less, Plant More

October 4, 2008 – 8:00 pm

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October 3, 2008 | HGTV.com | Gardening | TV Schedule

THIS ISSUE: Gardening on a Budget | Q&A Gardeners Ask | Mystery Critter

Gardening on a Budget

Color your landscape — while keeping some green in your wallet. Check out our best money-saving tips and help your garden and your budget thrive!

Spend less, plant more »

Planting Lilies in the Fall

While you’re planting daffodils and tulips for next spring, add some of these summer bloomers!

Plant now, enjoy lilies later »

Plant bulbs on a budget »

Top 10 Most Popular

01.
Landscape Solutions for Awkward Spaces

03.	Rate My Space: Home Exteriors
04.	Hardscaping Ideas
05.	10 Great Patio Trees
06.	Cool Gardening Gadgets
07.	Ultimate Makeovers
08.	The Best “Green” Gardening Practices
09.	Fabulous Front Yards
10.	Fall Gardening Basics

02.
Desktop Gardening


	Q.	Can you recommend some shrubs offering colorful fall foliage?
	A.	There are lots, including Virginia sweetspire, oakleaf hydrangea and selected varieties of smokebush, just to name a few. Discover other colorful shrubs »

	Q.	Every time I plant lettuce it ends up tasting bitter. What could be wrong?
	A.	There are several reasons why bitterness develops, but you can avoid all of them. Try our tips for sweeter lettuce »

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Save Your Garden

• Get Naturally Great Fall Color
• Creep Out Your Garden With These Plants
• Dress Your Outdoor Space With a New Deck
• Low-Maintenance Apple Trees
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	On HGTV: New Episodes! Full Program Guide »

	Ground Breakers Slip-Sliding Away Saturday, Oct. 4, 9am/8c

	Gardening by the Yard Mushrooms Sunday, Oct. 5, 8am/7c

	Get Out, Way Out! Front Yard Becomes Backyard Monday, Oct. 6, 7am/6c

	Landscape Smart French Country Backyard Sunday, Oct. 12, 8:30am/7:30c

	Rebecca’s Garden Rose Tipping Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7am/6c

	Urban Outsiders Rustic Landscape Retreat Friday, Oct. 17, 7am/6c

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It’s Bulb-Planting Time

October 2, 2008 – 5:12 pm

Garden Notes
by Justin W. Hancock Senior Garden Editor

What’s Hot:


	We all dream of a garden that looks beautiful all year long. Check out the tips below so you can create a landscape that looks great in every season. I’m always working to make Garden Notes—and BHG.com—better. Tell me what you think.

	Happy gardening! —Justin

Winter Gardening

Most of us don’t think about creating a beautiful winter garden until it’s too late. Now’s the time to plan—and plant. By the way: Don’t forget to provide for the birds.

•		Tips for Winter Landscapes

•		Colorful Evergreens

•		Garden for the Birds

Choosing Spring Bulbs

It’s the perfect time to add spring-blooming bulbs to your landscape for a best-on-the-block display of color. Don’t miss our tips below. Use our Plant Finder to search for top perennials, shrubs, and trees that look great with bulbs.

•		Pick the Best Bulbs for Your Yard

•		Our Readers’ Favorite Picks

•		Our Bulb Guide


	Question of the Week: Fragrant Shrubs

	A reader asks: Are there any shrubs I can plant that have fragrant flowers?Check out the answer on BHG.com. You may be surprised! For more, post a note on our discussion boards and chat with other BHG.com users about what they think. And, be sure to check out our question-and-answer database to find solutions for your garden’s problems.

More Timely Gardening Advice



All About Bulbs
•		Bulbs for Fragrance

•		Easy Alliums

•		No-Fail Daffodils

•		Fool-Proof Varieties



Decorate for Fall
•		Give Your Yard a Halloween Makeover

•		Festive Fall Containers

•		Pumpkin Stencil Maker

•		Creative Pumpkin Ideas



Plan a Colorful Garden Now
•		Best Blue Flowers

•		Lovely Lavender Varieties

•		Go Classic: White Flowers

•		Cheery Yellow Bloomers

New This Week

Natural Gardening

Be a Cooking Celebrity!

Carve a Cooler Pumpkin!

Visit our sister Web site to learn about nature-related events in your area, write a blog, or share pictures of the birds, butterflies, and other critters in your yard.

Are you America’s next cooking celebrity? Cook up your best food video and you may win terrific prizes including an appearance on the Better Today television show in November where you’ll show America how you cook!

Carve-a-Pumpkin lets you play with lots of options to get a perfectly ghoulish gourd. Then print a carving template to use on the real thing, or share your creation as a custom e-card.

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Best-Ever Pumpkin Pie

September 28, 2008 – 6:41 pm

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Season Extenders

There’s a chill in the air and the garden is slowing down. While fall usually signals the time to pull annual plants and cut back perennials, it’s also a time when, with a little effort, you can take steps to extend your growing season … more >>

Edible of the Month: Pumpkins

No other vegetable says “fall” like the pumpkin. This Native American fruit can range in size from a few ounces to more than 1000 pounds, depending on the variety … more >>

I’m Nuts over Nuts

Nuts are one of those edible crops that people rarely plant because nuts are so widely available in grocery stores. However, nuts can be a great addition to your edible landscape. Some nut trees, such as pecans … more >>

Best-Ever Pumpkin Pie

There’s nothing like the smell and taste of a fresh pumpkin pie hot out of the oven. It is the quintessential autumn comfort food. Here’s a classic, easy-to-make recipe that features earthy spices and not too much sugar … more >>

Send Your Ideas!

Do you have any tips to share? Are there topics you’d like me to address?
E-mail me at ediblelandscaping@garden.org

October 2008 E-Newsletter

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October Q & A

Question: How do I save the seeds from some of my bean plants and store them over the winter to plant next year?

Answer: It’s relatively easy to save seeds of legumes, such as peas and beans, as long as they are open-pollinated (non-hybrid) varieties. Beans rarely cross-pollinate with other beans, so the seeds you collect will probably come true-to-type next year. Select the healthiest bean pods from the healthiest plants. Let the pods dry on the plant, and brown well beyond the fresh-eating stage. This allows the bean seed inside to mature. When the bean pod is fully dry and begins to split open (or before a frost), harvest the beans and bring them into a dry, well-ventilated room. For small numbers of pods, remove the seeds by hand. For large numbers of pods, place the pods in a burlap sack and whack the sack with a stick until the seeds are removed from the pods. Separate the seed from the chaff and store the beans in a glass jar in a cool, dark place.

Question: My husband and I recently purchased a home in Vermont with a row of hazelbert shrubs out front. Can you tell me how I should harvest and store the nuts?

Answer: First, you’ll probably have to fight the squirrels over the nuts. They love eating hazelberts. I’d suggest placing some netting over the shrubs as the nuts begin to ripen. Harvest nuts when they yield to being gently tugged by hand. Dry the nuts on a screen in a warm, well-ventilated area for 2 to 4 days. Shell the nuts with a mechanical sheller or nutcracker. As they dry, the nutmeat becomes firm and cream-colored.

The nuts can be stored in the freezer in bags. They will maintain their quality for up to one year. You can roast dried hazelberts to bring out their flavor. Roast in a shallow pan in a 275-degree F. oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until the skin cracks. Roasted nuts only last a few months in storage so roast them in batches as you need them.

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Keep Your Garden Looking Great

September 25, 2008 – 7:51 pm

FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 28th

Fall Wreaths

Small Trees

Coneflowers

Welcome Becky,
If your garden needs a bit of a boost right now, check out these tips for what you can plant now to look great.

I’m always working to make this newsletter—and BHG.com—better. Tell me what you think.

Justin, Garden Editor

in this newsletter…

Find Your Average First Fall Frost Date

Freeze & Can Your Garden Produce

Perennials Deer Don’t Like

Question of the Week:
Pruning Hydrangeas

Make Compost

Making compost saves money. So rake up leaves, add soil and vegetable peelings, etc. to improve your soil. Bonus: Learn how to make a composter on a budget!

Banish Weeds

Fall is the time to attack weeds in your lawn and garden. Weeds absorb sprays best when it’s cool. Tip: Pull weeds before they drop seeds for fewer weeds next year.

TIP OF THE WEEK
	Layering Color
	Susan Appleget-Hurst of Better Homes and Gardens writes about a great design idea in the current issue. Layer color in to create a sense of dimension. Build layers by planting low, purple-leaf plants under taller, brighter plants.

EDITOR’S CHOICE
	Try These Plants that Bloom Now
	Perennial sunflowers add yellow bursts to the garden. More fall flowers include ‘Rozanne’ geranium, anemone and toad lilies. Here are more faves from the BHG garden editors: reblooming iris, caryopteris, turtlehead, asters, and more.

Make More Plants

Now’s a great time to divide many of your perennials. Divide Siberian iris, daylilies, and hosta every four years to keep them top performers in your garden.

Visitor of the Week

BHG.com reader mrs.omindy shared this photo of the fall color in her yard. See more of her landscape here. We’d love to see pictures from your garden, too.

THIS YEAR’S MOST POPULAR…


Garden Plans
Make it easy—we’ve done the designing for you!

Small Plans

Front-Yard Plans

Container Plans

Long-Blooming Plans


Perennials Stories
Try these easy-care perennials in your yard.

New Plants for 2008

Drought-Tolerant Perennials

Perennials for Shade

Carefree Groundcovers


Landscaping Stories
Employ these ideas for a beautiful yard.

Front-Yard Landscape Secrets

Garden Makeovers

Eye-Catching Arbors

Water-Garden Projects

NEW THIS WEEK

Natural Gardening	Carve a Cooler Pumpkin!	Show Us Your Funniest Picture!
Visit our sister Web site to learn about nature-related events in your area, write a blog, or share pictures of the birds, butterflies, and other critters in your yard.	Carve-a-Pumpkin lets you play with lots of options to get a perfectly ghoulish gourd. Then print a carving template to use on the real thing, or share your creation as a custom e-card.	Try our free widget for time-saving tips on organization, healthy living, beauty, and more. Plus, get tasty daily recipes that make mealtime a snap.

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