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July 2011

VIDEO: Brewing Moo Poo Compost Tea

July 18, 2011

I love brewing and using Authentic Haven Brand Moo Poo tea. It is so easy to make and it does wonders for your garden. This video shows you how simple it is. No fancy equipment, no aeration pumps, just a bucket of water and a manure tea bag.

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Macro Monday: Butterfly and the Mexican Torch Flower

July 11, 2011
Mexican Sunflower

Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) is now blooming and attracting butterflies. I planted these from seed. You can find them at Botanical Interests and Olivebarn.com. The plants are about 4-5 feet tall now (planted the seeds in March). Beautiful orange flowers, loves full sun and the heat too. Very easy to grow from seed. I noticed [...]

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My Photography and Native Plant Selections in Print

July 5, 2011
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What a delightful surprise to see my photographs and comments in this Summer Gardening article in the July 2011 issue of Houston House and Home. Check out page 48-50. Click on the image to view a PDF version.

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