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Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance

Source: Rutgers NJ Agricultural Experimental Station



The following is a list of landscape plants rated according to their resistance to deer damage. The list was compiled with input from nursery and landscape professionals, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension personnel, and Master Gardeners in Northern N.J.



Realizing that no plant is deer proof, plants in the Rarely…

 

Added by Olga on July 3, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Edible Ornaments and Garland for Wildlife

Here are simple instructions for making handmade edible ornaments for an outdoor tree. Not only the decorations add color and interest to the winter landscape, they also provide nourishment for our little friends, birds and other creature in the garden.



Ingredients:

Toasted…  

Added by Olga on July 3, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Gazebo History



The following is a copy of a letter received by S.M. from G.B., dated April 30, 2004:



Dear S.,



As we discussed, I think the following is accurate:



In 1986 we (CGC) apparently had "a very good year," with about $1,000.00 in unallocated funds, and it was suggested that we try to do something special, not let it out in dribs and drabs, and the idea of a community-wide contest for suggestions was proposed and voted upon. A committee was set up,…  

Added by Olga on July 3, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Invasives

Are you all dreaming about going out into the garden and planting new beds and landscape? I sure am. I can't wait. I think about all the new plants that I am going to plant in my garden and where I am going to put new gardens. Oh, what should I get rid of when I am digging up this spring? On the GCNJ website, there is a list of invasives that we shouldn't have on our properties. Here are two of them that I think are pretty but come spring, out they go:



Multiflora Rose is a…  

Added by Olga on July 3, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Homemade Fungicide and Insecticide



This is the best recipe for a homemade fungicide or insecticide. To get rid of insects and diseases, stir together the following ingredients:



3 tablespoons baking soda;

2 tablespoons Murphy Oil Soap;

2 tablespoons canola oil;

2 tablespoons white vinegar;

2 gallons warm water.



When it is mixed, put into a sprayer and mist plants until th emixture runs off the ends of the leaves. Be sure to spray this mixture on plants on a cloudy day…

 

Added by Olga on July 1, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Tiramisu



Here is my second recipe from our December 2007 Luncheon. My friends love this very light, creamy, heavenly dessert. In my opinion, its home-made version is even better then the one prepared in restaurants.

Serves 12

Ingredients Quantity
Ladifingers 1 package
Eggs 6, separated
Sugar 2/3 cup
Light…
 

Added by Olga on July 1, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

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