Your All Things Plants newsletter for June 11, 2012

• 53 new members.
• 157 new threads.
• 3,571 new posts.
• 1,935 new images to the plant database.
• 32 new comments in the plant database.

There were 9 new gardening ideas posted last week:

By Sharon June 11, 2012 Let 'em grow: Chicory This is one in a series of very short articles that will hopefully change your mind about some surprisingly good weeds. And even if your mind isn't changed, you'll still be well informed. (372 words - Read the full article) (13 comments)

By Sashagirl June 10, 2012 A quick tip I love Castor Bean plants!! If your winter temps are below freezing more than not, then you'll love this tip! When it's time for fall clean-up, instead of fighting with those humongous roots, just "top" the plant down to a 2-3' bare stem. In the spring, after the ground thaws, pull the stems and roots out of the ground, using only your gloved hands. (no comments)

By goldfinch4 June 9, 2012 Building a living picture How would you like to have a beautiful living picture in your garden or mounted on a wall outside of your home? Its a quick and easy project that you can do with just a few tools. (637 words - Read the full article) (33 comments)

By Trish June 8, 2012 Mary's Garden Patch: A Review Spring and Fall bulbs, rhizomes, and corms. Join me as I review this family owned nursery: Mary's Garden Patch. (681 words - Read the full article) (8 comments)

By dahtzu June 8, 2012 Sowing "bad" seeds To keep from sowing seeds you don't want, always cut grass so clippings are blown away from your flower beds. (9 comments)

By dave June 7, 2012 Let 'em grow: Lamb's Quarters This is one in a series of very short articles that will hopefully change your mind about some surprisingly good weeds. And even if your mind isn't changed, you'll still be well informed. (338 words - Read the full article) (23 comments)

By goldfinch4 June 7, 2012 A quick bloom tip Removing flowers as they fade (deadheading) is important. It improves the appearance of plants, prevents plants from putting their energy into making seeds, can prolong bloom time and may stimulate some plants to produce another round of flowers. (no comments)

By Kathleen June 6, 2012 Raining Green Every year there is one day when it rains green. (204 words - Read the full article) (15 comments)

By Sharon June 5, 2012 Let 'em grow: Chickweed This is one in a series of very short articles that will hopefully change your mind about some surprisingly good weeds. And even if your mind isn't changed, you'll still be well informed. (222 words - Read the full article) (76 comments)