http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/gardening-blog.html This is the gardening blog area with links to all the new articles and comments on Doug Green's website en-us gardening tips Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:54 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:54 GMT simplegiftsfarm.com http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/explorer-roses.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/explorer-roses.html I’ve been growing Explorer roses for many years now and I can say that they are exceptionally good plants. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:53 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/drying-rose-flowers.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/drying-rose-flowers.html Five methods of drying rose flowers from drying to the microwave with specific instructions for each Wed, 16 May 2012 12:06:23 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/david-austin-roses.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/david-austin-roses.html The pruning and care of David Austin (or English Roses) from rose book author Doug Green Wed, 16 May 2012 12:06:17 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/garden-pest-protection.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/garden-pest-protection.html A list of garden pest protection plant combinations and companion planting techniques Tue, 15 May 2012 12:26:00 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/containervegetablegardening.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/containervegetablegardening.html Seven tips for successful container vegetable gardening from vegetable book author Doug Green Mon, 14 May 2012 17:42:09 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/planting-herbs.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/planting-herbs.html Four tips for planting herbs indoors and outdoors from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 14:29:19 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/kitchen-herb-gardening.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/kitchen-herb-gardening.html Four main hints in kitchen herb gardening with what garden author Doug Green does in his own garden Wed, 09 May 2012 14:23:40 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/culinary-herbs.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/culinary-herbs.html Five starter tips for growing culinary herbs with links to individual herb plants from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 14:10:45 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/garlic.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/garlic.html How to successfully grow garlic in the backyard herb garden along with varieties to grow from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 14:10:41 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/chives.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/chives.html How to grow chives in the backyard herb garden from gardening author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 13:58:31 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/comfrey.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/comfrey.html Growing comfrey successfully in the home garden along with variety listings from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 13:42:18 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/lavender.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/lavender.html Growing lavender in the herb garden or perennial border successfully Wed, 09 May 2012 13:42:14 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/chamomile.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/chamomile.html Which chamomile plants to use and how to grow them from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 13:32:01 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/oregano.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/oregano.html How to grow oregano in the herb garden along with recommended varieties from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 13:06:57 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/aster-flowers.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/aster-flowers.html How to grow great aster flowers and the kinds you have to pick from in the home garden by garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 12:46:46 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/sweetpeaflowers.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/sweetpeaflowers.html How to grow sweet pea flowers successfully (it's in all in the planting time) from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 12:46:42 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/cleome.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/cleome.html How to grow and start cleome seeds in the backyard garden from garden author Doug Green Wed, 09 May 2012 12:35:25 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/annual-geraniums.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/annual-geraniums.html How to grow annual geraniums and when to use cheap single flowers and when to use the more expensive double flowering forms Wed, 09 May 2012 12:35:22 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/amaranthus.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/amaranthus.html How to grow Amaranthus or Love Lies Bleeding a superb annual flower Wed, 09 May 2012 12:35:17 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-basil.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-basil.html Everything you need to know about growing basil in your herb garden from garden author Doug Green Mon, 07 May 2012 14:50:02 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-ginger.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-ginger.html What you need to know about growing ginger to succeed in your home garden from garden author Doug Green Mon, 07 May 2012 14:19:22 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/coriander.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/coriander.html How to grow coriander in the backyard herb garden from garden author Doug Green Mon, 07 May 2012 14:11:17 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-spearmint.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-spearmint.html What you need to know about growing spearmint, controlling it or removing it from your herb garden Tue, 01 May 2012 15:46:33 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/water-gardening-in-containers.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/water-gardening-in-containers.html Water gardening in containers - a video on making them and help on growing them from garden author Doug Green Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:42:02 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/containergardendesign.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/containergardendesign.html The basics of great container garden design including a how-to video and descriptions from award winning author Doug Green Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:41:54 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/naturalizing-daffodils-in-the-backyard-garden-design.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/naturalizing-daffodils-in-the-backyard-garden-design.html One of the things I try to do every year is plant a bunch of daffodils around the house somewhere. Last year -as the picture above shows, I put around Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:33:29 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/dividing-perennial-plants.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/dividing-perennial-plants.html 5 rules of thumb (plus video) for dividing perennial plants from semi-retired nurseryman Doug Green Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:43:28 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/compost-qa-pg-4.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/compost-qa-pg-4.html Compost Q&A pg 4 answering reader questions Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:14:47 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/garden-pictures-page-1.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/garden-pictures-page-1.html garden pictures shared by readers of Doug Green's newsletter Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:03:09 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/rose-plants.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/rose-plants.html Growing rose plants articles and Q&A forms from rose book author Doug Green Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:44:23 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/vinegar-qa-as-an-organic-weed-killer.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/vinegar-qa-as-an-organic-weed-killer.html Q&A about vinegar as an organic weed control Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:18:34 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/organic-weed-control-qa-pg-3.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/organic-weed-control-qa-pg-3.html Organic weed control Q&A pg 3 answering gardeners questions about weed control Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:14:55 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/brownishrust-insect-13-inch-long.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/brownishrust-insect-13-inch-long.html These insects have been swarming all over our front yard the last couple of days, by the thousands. Had pest control over and they couldn't identify them. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:01:16 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-moss-roses.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-moss-roses.html Successfully growing moss roses from rose book author Doug Green Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:59:28 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/drying-herbs.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/drying-herbs.html Seven tips and techniques for drying herbs from garden author Doug Green Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:59:25 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/tree-roses.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/tree-roses.html What you need to know to grow and succeed with tree roses from rose book author Doug Green Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:38:58 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/spikey-red-black-and-white-micrathena-spider.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/spikey-red-black-and-white-micrathena-spider.html Its just nasty!!! See Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:31:26 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/organic-grub-control.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/organic-grub-control.html Organic grub control using two easy systems to keep your lawn free from pests from garden author Doug Green Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:07:21 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/raisedgardendesign.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/raisedgardendesign.html 9 aspects of raised garden design for your consideration from garden author Doug Green Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:07:18 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/everblooming-perennial-garden.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/everblooming-perennial-garden.html Here's how you can achieve the everblooming perennial garden using expert plant combinations from garden author Doug Green Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:23:45 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/instant-landscaping.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/instant-landscaping.html 49 Instant Landscaping tricks that pros use to increase the WOW factor in your home - many can do in a weekend Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:07:55 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/gardeningebooks.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/gardeningebooks.html Gardening ebooks from award winning garden author Doug Green Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:47:54 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/seed-saving.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/seed-saving.html Vegetable seed saving ebook written by heirloom vegetable expert Mayo Underwood Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:47:51 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growingrosesincontainers.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growingrosesincontainers.html Everything you need to know about growing roses in containers from garden author Doug Green Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:24:45 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/containertomatogardening.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/containertomatogardening.html Six tips for container tomato gardening success from garden author Doug Green Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:24:43 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/soilforcontainergardening.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/soilforcontainergardening.html Here's what you need to know to get the right soil for container gardening Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:07:13 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-roses-from-seed.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/growing-roses-from-seed.html Two simple systems for growing roses from seed in the home garden Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:00:44 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/tomato-hornworm.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/tomato-hornworm.html Controlling the tomato hornworm with natural insect controls from garden author Doug Green Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:44:52 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/worm-compost.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/worm-compost.html Worm compost is one of the easy ways to compost food scraps although garden author also lists some sources in case you're squeamish Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:44:49 GMT http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/container-gardening-ebook.html http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/container-gardening-ebook.html A container gardening ebook from award winning author Doug Green showing you the pro secrets to those gorgeous magazine container gardens Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:33:27 GMT