Are you smarter than a 3rd grader?

The answer is no, just older!

First, don't forget to vote for your favorite porch setup as posted on November 3rd

"Porches on Parade"

You may vote until November 12th, but why wait? All 3 styles reflect the unique personalities of the designers.

I was invited to speak to a group of 120 Third Graders at Lake Forest Hills elementary school this week. Though flattered, I was so nervous! They are studying herbs, so I gave an overview of gardening & herbs...

Sharing some of thier questions:

• What is your favorite flower? Nasturtium



• Your favorite tool? The Claw



• Do you use fertilizer? Yes, mostly organic and Llama poop (big laugh)!



• How much would you charge to make a garden? Hmmmm. depends on how big it is!

The teacher came by that afternoon bearing a gift certificate and 3 packs of nasturtium seeds! Great time with these kids, but I need more practice...my confidence level is much higher with adults...strange.

Well, to turn that around I am working on a Spring Garden Camp for Kids.

Not sure about details, but open to suggestions...

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

Special Delivery

Amazing how flowers in a pretty pot can make you feel like a Queen.

Special delivery today for a guy who has never sent flowers to his wife. Three shades of pink roses, green hypericum berries and camellia leaves and buds.

She almost fell on the floor!

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

Long lasting color

What are your favorite plants that crank out long lasting color for a season, maybe two?

Annuals? Perennials? Shrub? Tree?

This would be my favorite perennial, Hellaborus Orientalis or Lenten Rose

blooms early spring.

COLOR!!

Click on the "comment" link below to give me some answers...

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

Pumpkin Notes...

Whether you have a MLCHgarden grown pumpkin or a "store bought" one, just a couple of tips:

• Bring your pumpkin inside if temps go near freezing. Frozen pumps turn to mush!


• Save your pumps through Thanksgiving. Decorations keep the holidays festive.


• Rub a bit of olive oil on your pumps to keep them fresh looking.


• Use your pump as a container for flowers or greens for TDay!


• Save your seeds for baking/eating or for planting next year.

Blessings from the Garden.

ML