"Summer Flowers"

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I have always wanted a cutting garden. And on this show I finally got one. I planted so many beautiful Gerbera Daisies and Shasta Daisies, plus a Hollyhock and a Delphinium. And no cutting garden is complete without Zinnias! So I included a couple of those as well. After that I planted and talked about the most popular summer flower around - the Petunia! I had no idea there were so many different kinds. I put them in my bed as well as in my hanging baskets. With all these flowers I just had to make some plant markers, so I could remember their names and so others would know what they were called when they visit my garden. I made some very inexpensive and easy markers using stones and craft board. The craft board won't last as long as the stones do, but they are pretty for the season. Don't forget to deadhead your blooms throughout the summer. This will ensure continual blooming and make for a more pleasant garden. Whatever space you have in your yard, take some of it to plant a cutting garden. There's nothing nicer than filling your house with beautiful flowers you have grown yourself.

"All About Herbs"

On this show, I planted some of my favorite kitchen herbs like basil, flat leaf parsley, chives, dill, and oregano. I also made a salsa garden in a pot using cilantro, Roma tomatoes and jalapeno pepper plants. And I even included some tips on preserving your herbs well into winter time.
Herbs are a wonderful and healthy way to flavor your foods. I love making a delicious caprese salad using my basil, my home grown tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese. Just drizzle a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper and yum,yum!! It's been very hot this summer here in zone 7. I have had to keep my herbs watered pretty frequently. Also, cutting them on a regular basis also seems to help their growth. The dill I planted didn't last very long. It does not like our heat! But I did enjoy it for a brief time. And the smell is incredible. I hope you will start an herb garden in your yard, or start small with a potted herb garden on your deck or back porch. If you've never grown fresh herbs before, you will be hooked and will never want to be without them. Happy herb gardening!

"Kim's Favorite Flowering Shrubs"

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For this show I had a day of favorites! I start the show by planting hydrangeas. I love those big beautiful mophead flowers they produce, and they are very common here in the south. I changed the pH level for one of them to achieve a blue flower - and it worked!! After this, I planted my favorite flowering shrub in the whole world and that's the gardenia! This one is hardy to zone 7 and is called a Kleim's Hardy gardenia. Finally I plant a lilac, but this one is special to me because of it's name...."Miss Kim Lilac" I am not making that up. That's what it's called! It's a great lilac that is mildew resistant and produces big beautiful flowers, but I am going to have to wait a year or two before I see them. I am sure it will be worth the wait!
For a special tip, I plant another favorite of mine - the gerbera daisy - in a really cute tea cup planter. I love tea and having tea parties, so it seemed to fit in nicely in the garden. Since this show, all of the shrubs are doing wonderful. I can't wait to see what they will look like this time next year. Remember to plant what you love in your garden. You'll want to spend more time in it if you do.

"Decorating your Garden"

This show is all about making fun, easy, and inexpensive ways to accessorize your garden. Have any old windows lying around? Then turn them into mirrors to hang outdoors or indoors. What about those stepping stones you see in the store? Now you can make your own and make them totally unique and personal. Just a little concrete and some decorations and you are all set. And what about that furniture in your yard that has seen it's share of wear and tear? All it takes is some new paint and a little imagination to make it look like new again. Since I did this show, I had a big cookout and so many people loved the new additions to the garden. To me it just makes me smile with all that color, and it makes me want to stay out there longer than I should! Remember your garden should reflect you and your personality and of course - make you smile while you are in it!

"Soil Testing"

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This show is all about testing your soil and we manage to do some planting as well. Soil testing is key when planning your garden. You have to know the proper pH balance in order for your plants to grow healthy and strong.

Be sure to test your soil every spring and fall. Make amendments based on your soil needs -whether it be more acidic or more alkaline. There are several ways to test your soil: A home test kit you can purchase at your home improvement store, a soil testing gauge that measures the pH and the fertility, or send a soil sample to your local county extension office.

We also managed to plant some cool season vegetables like Lettuce and Spinach. I am happy to say they are have already begun to grow and my husband and I enjoyed a salad with them just the other night and it was YUMMY! Also in the show I planted spring bulbs in order to have beautiful flowers for summer. I planted gladiolas and ranunculus and the glads are already coming up!