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Rietvelt Apartment - Amsterdam
Rietwijkerstraat 68 - Amsterdam1-877-662-6988
Rietvelt Apartment offers Amsterdam apartment accommodation in the area of Amsterdam South.
Apartment accommodations come with DVD players, irons/ironing boards and climate control. Practical amenities include kitchens, dishwashers, stovetops, espresso makers and cookware/dishes/utensils. Accommodations are also individually furnished, as well as having free wired high-speed internet and free Wi-Fi.
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Book your romantic holiday at Rietvelt Apartment, where guest room features include espresso makers and DVD players. Individual décor and furnishings make each stay a unique experience. Well appointed kitchens offer a range of facilities, including full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops and dishwashers, allowing you to save on dining expenses while you travel.
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HAVE: Ft Worth April 7, Trinity Park, Part Deux
('zat how you spell deux?)
Jabbery bunch that we are, we reached the 150 posts limit on the previous thread.
anybody have a Climbing Pinkie Rose?
Oh darn Sylvia, Antique Rose emporium had little baby Pinkies at the Sperry show. They were only five dollars so I jumped on it, but it's still a little bitty baby. I think they are magnificent and can't wait till this one grows up!
maybe a Climbing Pinkie will turn up before the swap.
didn't mean to change the subject...
I'm excited about the Rose Propagation Demonstration/Workshop!
venessa, should we bring any materials ourselves?
maybe notebooks? digital cameras?
If you can write up instruction sheets, email them to me & I'll print them out.
(I guess you need to post what time you'll be conducting your class, so come-&-go participants won't miss it.)
OK - I got back to everyone I think on the Dl list that I have here.
Mike and Barb - What salvias do you have ? I have 25 some here but always looking for new ones!
Bo - What do you have on your list I could not find it? I do not have any Stellas - I do have others if you are interested. LMK
Adding - I am adding a garden pump - 2 years old needs a new filter but I upgraded and just would liek to find a trade to get this to a new home.
Still have - Iris - white, bitoned purple
Tall naitve goldenrod
ox eye daisy
Morning Glory Bush cutting
Brug cuttings
1 rooted Brug
Water Filter
Paddles of the GIANT Nopal
Rooted Kiwi
Rooted Persimion (named but waiting to see how many of each root)
Maybe rooted Olive
maybe rooted Grapes
1 bluebell bulb form
Egyptian walking onions
ummm I am still looking! Can you tell I have a little of everything here? If you are looking for something I can see if I ahve it here - you never know..
Mitch, salvias I have are, Lady in Red, Henry Duelberg Blue, Black/Blue, Bog salvia is only available for special trade.
I was able to dig around some today and here is what else I have:
4 Henry Duelbreg salvia's
4 Vinca ground cover w/ purple flowers
Other plant's I will dig up for the asking:
Chocolate mint
Obedient plant
Lady in Red salvia
A few Black and Blue salvia
Canna Orange
Purple leaf salvia good for ground cover not for flowers
One I might have is a Rock Rose but have to check to see how it's doing
Son is looking for Mondo grass if anyone has some or maybe even some Liriope,Esperanza yellow bells and Rose of Sharons.
Oh BTW I can bring plates, forks, spoons and paper towels.
Just checking in with a list of what I have down for everyone. Again, if I missed something, please let me know :).
For you: Turks Cap, Ferns, Heirloom Tomato, Pepper
For me: Perennial mix (with iris)
For you: Turks Cap, 4 Nerve Daisy, Gayfeather
For Me: Apron
For You: Jalapeno, Bell Pepper, Pepper seeds
For Me: Poppies
For You: Turks Cap, Heirloom Tomato
For Me: Lunch
For You: Fern, Heirloom Tomato, Gayfeather
For Me: Well Endowed Iris, Blue Mist, Crinium
For You: Jamaica Yellow Brug
For Me: Pink Brug
For You: Turk's Cap, 4 Nerve Daisies, Gayfeathers
For Me: Golden Rod, Yarrow
For You: 4 Nerve Daisy, Gayfeather
For me: Carolina Jasmine
For You: 4 Nerve Daisies, Gayfeathers
For Me: Fall Aster, La. Iris
I'll also bring chips and dips.
Got the 4 nerves and gayfeather dug yesterday so if anyone else wants some, sing out.
Hey Kristi, do you have any more Jalapeno's to give away?
I'm singing for some of the 4 nerve daisy and gayfeather, I had some last summer but I haven't seen any coming up yet.
Only one's I'm trading with so far is:
For Tina-2: grape tomato and pepper plant.
For Me have yet to pick anything
For Danna: Herny Duelberg salvia, Chocolate mint, Spearmint
For me: Boston fern , milkweed
Plates,forks,spoons and paper towels
Hope I haven't forgotten any one or anything else if I have please yell at me LOL.
Bonus Alert!!!
I am going to Carrie's house in Copper Canyon to help her dig extras of plants/bulbs/etc. that she has. I KNOW how generous Carrie is and I KNOW I won't have room for everything she is going to send me home with so she has given her blessing for all of the extras to come to the swap with me. I don't know what all it will be and will just bring it with me and everyone can browse through it and see if we can do some wheeling and dealing. Carrie has extensive gardens so I can't wait to see all of the goodies. I'm sure I'll be begging for good homes for lots of stuff before the day is over. Heehee, exciting goings on!
I've got you down for the daisies and the gayfeather. Sorry, since I harvested so many jalapenos last year, I only started TWO seeds this year :). I'm only going to have one plant this year and Bo is getting the other one <: i take one of your chocolate mint and a black blue if you can spare them.>Thanks!!
Thank you Kristi, I have you down for the chocolate mint and a b/b salvia.
Boy, I can't wait now that your going out to Carries I know you'll have a lot of stuff, I still need some southern wood fern so if you get any more I'll like some purty please, mine are taking their sweet time about coming up, I have one here and one there LOL.
Barb- I would love an obedient plant (mine sure aren't!)
and some vinca if you have any left.
Sylvia -- Are your little white flowers Texas rainlilies?(Cooperia) See link below. Also, I just looked up criniums OH MY GOSH...they are BEAUTFUL!! I have never heard of them. I would love one if you have any more to spare.
Venessa-sent you an email with quilting books, let me know if you didn't get it!
Here is a link that might be useful: Texas Rainlily
Here is what I have, let me know if I missed anything or anybody.....
For YOU
-Boston fern
-coral honeysuckle
-carolina jasmine
From you
-Henry Duelberg salvia
-pink salvia
-choc. Mint
-Summer Sun sundrop
For YOU
--carolina jasmine
From you:
-four nerve daisy
For YOU
-I have a couple of honeysuckle vines
For YOU
-coral honey
-white honey
From you
-Kwanzo daylily
-Wandering jew
-Backhoe iris
-choc mint
-Artemisia oriental limelight
-variegated vinca
For YOU
-carolina jasmine
-Pine saplings,
-coral honeysuckle (White also?)
From you
-unnamed daylilies?
For YOU
-Boston fern
From you
-perennial pot
For YOU
-yellow jasmine
-coral honeysuckle
-native honeysuckle
From you
For YOU
-quilting books
From you
We dug up and transplanted 6 beauty berries. If they all survive (they really are tough to survive so far), I'll have one for Venessa, barefoot, dannab, sylvia and 2 for Tina.
Is any one interested in liriope? I have bunches that need moving or transplanting. Pretty sure its that, mondo grass has narrower leaves I think.
Thanks for all the offers to me. This will really be an exciting venture!
Here is what I have and what I desire. Take care.
Seeds I have to trade:
Pink Zinnia
Rose of Sharon
Sugarbaby Watermelon
Fuyu Persimmon (bud/cutting for grafting only)
Texas Everbearing Fig (cutting only)
Rose, repeat bloomer, red, pink, white (cutting only)
Rose, red rambler, spring blooming (cutting only)
Liquid root stimulator
Seeds I am looking for:
Oriental Persimmon
Asian Pear
Pots 6in and larger
bud/grafting tape
Garden Hose
Soaker Hose
Plants I have to trade:
Aloe Vera
Yaupon holly (volunteer from female plant)
Holly (spiky waxy leaves, can be shaped like boxwood)
Strawberry, Everbearing
Chives, Garlic
Scallions, multiplying
Plants I am looking for:
Perennial herbs
mikeandbarb - I'll pot up some liriope for you.
sshuang - I have oregano that's been growing and spreading in the bed since last summer. If that's considered perennial oregano, I'll dig up some for you.
I'd like your yaupon holly. . . will that one have berries when its older?
Mikeandbarb - give me a email out colors of DLs you would like in trade and I will take all the Lady in Red Salvia you can trade out for them!
Bo - Check your email
Tina-2 Let em know what types of Dls you would be interested in and what you have in trade.
ambersas - I would LOVE a big box of Lirope
Sylvia - I would lvoe some of those native rain lilies... let me know when you want the goldenrod and how much i will bring it over (btw need to know where to take it to now!)
Would anyone like some Bare Naked Ladies? I have a few that I have to move.
My list -
For SYLVIA goldenrod
DANNAB1 Suprise, DLs, for Pine Jasmine and Honeysuckle
Remudal Godlenrod and Yarrow for 4nerve daisy gayfeather turkscap
Vanessa roses for DLs
Mike and Barb Lady in Red for Dls
Bo - not sure yet, working on it
Tina - email me for Dls and what you have
Ambersas - Liriope for??
Anyone else?
Yeah. Being new to Texas gardening, I didn't know what naked ladies were, so I tried Googling "naked ladies" to see if Google image would have any pictures. Big mistake. Between Krisi's peppers and Mitch's flowers, I think this forum is a bad influence on me! (=o) LOL
LMAO, BO you should know better then to look up naked ladies on google but if u need to look up something questionable again put plant after it, these are also called red spider lilies. They are easy to grow, just pluck them where you want them and go.
Here is a link that might be useful: higanbana - red spider lily
Bo, just be sure not to plant the two together! You might end up with hot naked ladies or pink peter peppers!! When I do a search for a plant, I always put the word "grow" in front and the word "plant" behind it. Sometimes I throw "Texas" in there if I want to find out particularly how the plant does in Texas. LOL, wonder if you'll be getting any colorful spam now???
Here are some of the plants that I'm gathering up. I prefer to NOT to pretrade due to the fact that I might not make it. But in hopes that I can:
a shasta daisy
coral (maybe)
Mexican hydrangia
old orange daylillies
yellow iris
cana - orange/yellow
rosemary for sure and possibly
oregano I'll also check on winter savory and thyme
a rose or two
I would like some really nice daylillies, rainlillies, grape hycinth--fillers between the roses. (I have approx. 34 varieties -not plants- in the ground--not counting what's in pots--on a 50 X 100 lot that also includes the house! Not counting the brug, hibiscus-3 or butterfly bush)
Dorothy - My sis-in-law needs the liriope. Oh, and what's your fav. fragrance? I want, to bring you something special! Let me know. Thanks - tina_2
Sshuang - I have some : 6 inch pots, tomato plant"I am getting at the swap>,oregano plant for you , maybe some root stimulator"will have to look around>.
Can I have: the rose plant,strawberry plant ,luffa plant?
Please let me know. thanks - tina_2
Weldon-------Please read....... I live close by you and could pick up the plants for trading others for your wants. I can get you some grape hycinth in trade for Mexican hydrangia.
Please email me so we can work it out, Barbara
Mitch, I would love some of your nake ladies if you still have some available.
sshuang, I would like to have the comfrey, luffa, & scallions please.
Please let me know what you would like frm me. I have these still: 2 tomatoe cages, chives, peach tree seedling, crepe myrtle (I dug up a few days ago and trim it to 3 ft. Maybe still in shock from transplant).
Weldon, I have grape hyacinth.
If you can't make it, I'll be happy to send it to you by way of Barbara.
Does anyone want Chinese tallow trees?
I have 2 or 3 in pots, & they're beginning to leaf out.
They're invasive in the Houston area & in wetlands, but I never have had any trouble with mine.
& they make nice big trees.
I have more plants I want to trade, I'm looking for full shade plants, I have to trade bear breeches, two types of bog or water plant unknown names also have umbrella plant, for ????? Not sure what I'm looking for or willing to take at this moment. Would like something full or that fills out and doesn't need much water.
Thanks BARB!! and Sylvia. I also have some blue mist plant and a comfry. Vanessa I had a Ramblin' Red seedling bloom! Wish you could have seen it--really a great red, even tho single, would you like cuttings of Cherokee Rose?
BTW folks, don't e-mail--won't work--I got a problem. Either post here or go to desertroserat.com; sign in and look for my post in Miniatures and click on the pm tab.
Barb, you should have an e-mail.
Weldon-----the email didn't come through, So I'm giving you my cell phone number 817-430-4985
Daylily------I still haven't heard back after emailing u?
Email's used on the gw don't go through like they use to.
So it's best the write your email on here or if emailing me just click on my email addy to the right of my gw name.
Anybody interested in some little tomato plants? I think I'll have a few, and some daylilies and a few white iris. I think all my purple iris got killed by the guys who built our new fence, have to wait and see what blooms. But I'll have some garden junk to trade if you guys like that stuff. Cheryl
Allright I have an issue - my first try at moving the Goldenrod did not go well I am working with Sylvia on getting it better - Sylvia sooo sorry you had to be the guinne pig...
here is the DLs that I have 1 to 2 fans of that I knwo where they are and can dig out for trades.
Moonlit Masqurade
Sherri Harrise
Major Attraction
Egyptian Ibis
Bazantine Emperor
Lady Pharaoh
Royal Palace Prince
Bayou Bride
Snowy Apperation
Dark Hours
White Pearl
Little Witching hour
Pink Grandor
Sultry Siren
Suzie Wong
I think I know where
Arkansas Post
Silver Fan
Sand Sandles
Orange Sherbert
Little heavenly angel
Dark Hours
Everything else is a guess... I had to move some things around and wellll..... so I have about 20 in a bed to come that I lost the tags to and the rest need to make a show before I can be for sure...
Ambersas and Sylvia have the Naked Ladies...
I will master the Golden rod I promise. It is too great a plant. I had one little group here I moved and it is OK...
BTW - Dls I always bring to the swap the smae way I mail them - in a rubber band with the name only - no soil but bare root. If that is a issue let me know right now and I will work with you.
Mitch, I would be VERY interested in: Moonlit Masqurade,
Pink Grandeur, White Pearl and Snowy Apperition. See my list posted earlier.
Barb: I'm trying the e-mail again. Yes would appreciate your picking up my plants.
Sylvia, Yes on the grape hycinth
Vanessa, haven't heard from you about Cherokee Rose cuttings
Remember: my e-mail is NOT working
Vanessa - got you down for all of those.
Weldon - I have Pink Grandor and White Pearl still - waht do you have by way of Roses? I am not really looking for anything else on your list. I might be interested in the Cherokee Rose ( are they easy to root?)and ??? I have you down for now for those two and I am sure we can work out something!
Hey, I missed the "Cherokee Rose" thing:
I'd love some cuttings!
I know, I'm the queen of "Rooting Roses Not", but I've heard that this one is really easy, like a wild rose, & it grows huge enough to shelter birds' nests.
There's one at the FW Rose Gardens that has engulfed a covered wagon.
so if you have any extra, I'd sure like to try it.
I know I have some soaker hoses, 1 needs a patch put I think duct tape will work, & I'd like your gardenia if it's still available.
Here's what I have on my list for everyone:
grape hyacinth.
You're bringing me: Cherokee rose cutting maybe.
blue mist flower, Kwanzo daylilies, 4 o'clocks, Crimson King & Well-Endowed irises.
You're bringing me: brownies (Yay!)
lava rock
you're bringing me: rose
2 kinds of Kolanchoe (I did find the other one, it really is a bright green, don't know what the flowers are like yet)
Asian Jasmine, green vinca, variegated vinca
You're bringing me: cookies (yay!)
blue mist flower, mauve crinum, Iris Well-Endowed
You're bringing me: heirloom tomato seedlings
Artemesia Oriental Limelight, chocolate mint, found irises, green/purple Wandering Jew, Kwanzo daylilies, mauve crinum, variegated vinca
You're bringing me: tropical milkweed, pots, coral honeysuckle, pines, white honeysuckle
garlic, found iris, mauve 4 o'clocks, green Wandering Jew, Artemesia Oriental Limelight
You're bringing me: peach seedlings.
bog plants, 2 kinds vinca, datura (moon flowers) if they appear by then! Hyacinth bean vine hasn't appeared yet, either, I think I must have a bad bunch of seeds.
I can bring you some Spider wort, Mexican Primrose, Yarrow Paprika. Let me know.
You're bringing me: apron.
Venessa: purple coneflower, alligator
You're bringing me: roses.
mauve 4 o'clock, Salvia Black & Blue, blue mistflower
You're bringing me: lunch! hotdogs!
4 o'clocks, found iris, Kwanzo daylilies, Well-Endowed Iris.
You're bringing me: red poppies
If anyone wants any of the following, please let me know.
Time is getting short ("Are we nearly there yet?" "Yes!" yay!), & space is at a premium, so I'll bring the "spoken-for" things for sure, & as much other stuff as possible.
Here are some things I *can* bring:
lamb's ears
Louisiana iris, purple
1 Salvia Black & blue
Shasta Daisy
Liriope (several)
Yarrow paprika (red)
Golden Rain Tree (3)
Chinese Tallow tree
Dusty Miller
Blue mistflowers
found iris
chocolate mint
Mexican primrose
Artemesai oriental Limelight
Century Plants
Zebrina Hollyhock
Cannas, I know I have lemon-yellow Conestoga & coral-red Canna Indica, Indian Shot.
wonder why I'm sitting here making lists on a glorious day?
'cause I hurted myself yesterday out there bending & digging & carrying bricks!
hope you're all having a wonderful day in the garden.
blue mist flower, mauve crinum, Iris Well-Endowed
You're bringing me: heirloom tomato seedlings"
I show that I am to bring you Southern Shield Fern, Heirloom tomato and gayfeather. Did you still want the fern and the gayfeather??
Sylvia, I'd love to have your purple Louisiana iris.
All right listen up everyone I worked outside all day and your not going to believe it but my DH got out there and pulled weeds while I did the digging plants for swap and transferring some to new areas in the yard.
I have more plants being that I moved some I went ahead and potted a few up to bring I'll have to go out with pen and paper to get my list of what I have.
Weldon I have your grape hyacinth in pot's, last fall I put some into a pot to see how they did over the winter, Well, They did great I have a big nest for you. I think they multiplied like rabbits.
Sylvia can I add Yarrow paprika (red) to my want list from you?
Update of my list:
Hypoestes Red Splash - 2
Hypoestes Polka dot - 1
Hypoestes both red splash and polka dot together - 1
Bears Breeches - 1
Kwanzo lily - 2 color orange-----these are really pretty
Coreopsis / Zagreg yellow - 1
Strawberry Geranium - 2
Texas Columbine - 2
Wandering Jew house plant purple - 1
Wandering Jew house plant variegated - 1
Vinca - 3
Spearmint pretty purple flowers in the fall - 4
Blue larkspur - 1
Water or bog plants unknown names one is iris like flower others some type of water lily - 5
Obedient Plant - 1
Chocolate Mint - 1
Mitch, thanks for the daylilies. I'll go thru the roses to see what I can bring. I think that I have two rooted cuttings of cherokee rose--1 for Vanessa; 1 for you if you want it and cuttings for Sylvia.
Barb, I do want a hypoestes --either one.
Thanks Barb and Sylvia for grape hycinths. yes, they do grow like rabbits, but make a good filler between roses.
Sylvia, I have you down for both columbines.
Weldon, I have you down for one of each of the Hypoestes
I over wintered these in my flower house and they did great. I didn't have enough room in the house for all my plants LOL. Some in the garage, some in house, some in flower house LOL.
Weldon, I'd like the Mexican hydrangia if you still have it.
I still haven't gotten your email.
I don't know if your Strawberry geranium and the larkspur are still available, but if they are, I would love to have them. I don't know if there's anything else on my list that you'd like to have, but I'm sure there'll be something from Carrie's you'll like. Let me know :)
Kristi, I still have them and put your name on the Strawberry geranium and the larkspur. I don't know what I need but my son wants to start his yard so some thing's for trade I will let him pick out what he want's. I know he wants mondo grass or Liriope his has a pretty large strip he needs to fill in so whoever has one or the other would be wonderful.He's also looking for esperanza - tecoma stans.
Mitch, you asked for my trade list. I'm starting all over again from scratch, having left my gardens back East. I don't have much to offer in the way of plants this year, but what I do have is listed below. If there's anything you can use, great--if not, I'll hook up with you next year! By then, surely I'll have plenty to trade. :)
All the poppies are pretty well spoken for, but I still have left for trade:
1) 2 gardening "coffee-table books" like new
2) Skin care set for hands (Mary Kay brand, set includes full-size exfoliating scrub, cleansing gel, emollient cream and moisturizer, all in pretty vinyl gift bag).
This stuff is great for gardeners! I bought way too much, not realizing how long this stuff lasts, and I even share it with DH. It has a nice, clean fragrance, not too "girly" so he can use it, too. If it doesn't go for trade, maybe we can use it as a prize? Either way, I don't want to bring it home because it'll go to waste before I have the chance to use it up. I've got more than one, if there's any interest. I also have BeautiControl self-warming skin care masques.
3) trailing rosemary, if my local garden center gets my order in soon enough. I ordered a flat of it for my rock retaining wall/bank, but I could bring one to trade.
4) lace cactus; the babies grow into cute little families of short, rounded columns with beautiful, large purple flowers on top
5) cactus (I haven't identified it yet), tall and spindly "branches" with lots of orange-red fruit and I don't know what color flowers yet; my largest is about 4' high and about 2' wide, but I'd be bringing the smaller ones for trade
6) blackfoot daisy
7) cuttings of a pink rose bush; they were here before I was, and I haven't identified them yet--Belinda's Dream, maybe? DH tried his best to kill them through total neglect before we married, but they wouldn't die; since I moved in last summer, I've babied them and they look great.
8) various decorative flower pots, all around the 8-10" size, some pretty, some average, but all functional.
Barefoot, if nobody has spoken for your magazines, would you like to exchange those for the poppies instead of the food? Either way works for me.
bo, I'd love the books if they're still available!
I can bring red yucca, Century plant, & name whatever else you'd like (see my post of Sunday March 25 at 16:10.)
(Are we still doing prizes?)
Barb, thanks. I can dig some liriope for your son as well. I also have some shasta daisy that I just dug today. The Liriope will have to wait til after this batch of rain. It's really starting to come down here with lightening and thunder. Sigh.....I'm hoping for another break in it today as I have some other stuff I'd like to get done out there as well. Oh, LOL, I was going to say that I think the daisy would look nice in your son's loriope bed. I think it would also be interesting to see if they could both survive in the same bed, those are a couple of tough plants :). The two shades of green and the different textures might be a nice contrast and the daisy flowers hovering over all of the green when they bloom would help to break it up.
Anyhoo, thought I might mention it to ya :).
Kristi, Carrie has offered to let my son get some mondo grass aka money grass, I will still take the Liriope only if you've dug it up already, know need in doing it if you don't have to.I'll let you know for sure if he does get the grass, ok?
Thanks Barb
"Are we still doing prizes?"
I'm bringing a prize, just for fun, probably either a new bird feeder or one of the hand spa kits I mentioned. Are the prizes awarded by pulling a name out of a hat? I'd think one would need to be present to win, so we might state a time for the drawing for those who can't stay for the entire time. I think other people mentioned bringing prizes, too, but I don't recall who.
Sylvia, the books are yours. :)
Mitch, I don't know what you've got left, but from the pictures I saw on Google, my favorites of your list are:
Sultry Siren (most favorite!)
Orange Sherbet
Little Heavenly Angel
Pink Grandeur
Moolit Masquerade
I look forward to trying new Dls. Stella d'Oro are the only ones I've ever grown.
Melvalena, it is! I believe in getting dirty and working with my hands, so I end up with callouses and dry skin if I don't have some serious skin care going on afterward. That stuff works better than anything else I've tried--and I think I've tried 'em all! Sometimes I sleep with the emollient cream on under gloves. It takes 10 years off my hands overnight! (I should be selling this stuff.) And speaking of taking stuff off my hands...are you coming to the swap? You could get one of these!
Kay ,
I hope the plants I gave you last year are doing ok. I'll save the comfrey for you. The luffa I have are still starting in the seed pots. I'll bring a pot for you. I'll also dig up some scallion for you. I remember it was called multiplying scallion.
Do you know what kind of peach tree seedling you got? I would like to use a peach seedling as rootstock for Belle of Georgia peach. I can use the tomato cages if I can get some tomatoes. I already have chives and crepe myrtle so I don't need any more.
I'm interested in getting some little tomato plants if you have some left. Let me know what you like that I have.
I hope the yaupon hollies I gave you last year are doing ok.
I'll bring you a gardenia. If you like, I can bring you some roses I rooted from cuttings. I don't know what their cultivars are since they are from the previous homeowner but I have pink and red roses.
I can really use soaker hoses, particularly for the foundation with sprinklers restricted due to water restrictions.
Since my last post on Mar 22, I have Cherimoya seeds and some pomegranate seedlings.
My friend Vi (Violette) is planning on coming!
She doesn't have a whole bunchto bring, but she does know she'll have orange trumpet vine (good for full sun & brutal, inhospitable sites...& they're butterfly magnets).
The only thing she mentioned in the way of "wants" is that "irises are my husband's favorite flower".
Just a reminder, for the last two years the park has been closed for the coming advents of Mayfest and we've had to hold the swap just inside the park.
Here is a map for anyone that needs it. Look to the center left you'll see Fort Worth Botanic Gardens you enter into the park on the other side from the gardens.
BTW.. You can zoom in and out on the map for clear viewing.
Here is a link that might be useful: google maps
Hi all. Just got this info. - I will have dh & grandson with me that day. So, I may not be on time- but I will be there. Just wanted, to let everyone know. Is anyone else, bringing little ones? My grandson loves to be outside, to play and discover! Thanks - tina_2
sshuang, the plants I got are doing great. I'm not sure what kind of peach they are. I got them at Home Depot a few years back. They don't sell them anymore or I haven't seen any around. Sorry, I'm not much help, but I will save the tomato cages and the peach seedlings for you. I would also like a pomegranate seedling, please.
Tina_2, my son will be there. He always tags along when I go to my swaps. Although, he is more interested in the playground and the train ride then the plants :=)
I have a three year old... I would love to bring if he can play with other kids... Does anyone have an older kid to help us a little . . .I would even be willing to chip in a little to give them some money for their trouble.
I can hardly wait!! There is soo much to do here. I keep finding some more things to bring - so many plants so little time...
Anyone else setting out seedlings right now? I wintersowed several and am trying to get them out so I can pass on the extras.
Latest updated list:
Mex. hydrangea; oregano - 2; rosemary - 2; spearmint 1; German Camomille - 1; bee balm ; coral vine - 4; blue mist - 3; budbeckia triloba - 2; blue star columbine - 2; coral star columbine - 2; yellow columbine - 4 ?? columbin - 1; small red salvia; coreopsis -2; shasta daisy - 2; turk's cap; dbl red hollyhock; nandina domestica - 2; forsythia - 2; unknown weed for you to ID; lots of orange daylilies; yellow iris; orange/yellow cana.
Roses: Cherokee rose - 1 for Mitch; 1 for Vanessa; cuttings for Sylvia; Don Juan cl.; New Dawn cl; single pink shrub; red mini climber; Belinda's Dream. 1 BABY Martha Gonzales- still in the rooting cup.
I am looking for: good red, pink, named daylilies Hope the picture comes thru. also need a plant stand - metal?roses that I don't have. The pic is of a 2005 seedling.
DON'T email me from here--doesn't work. Post a notice here and I will e-mail YOU.
Weldon, way back on the other list? about the Ft Worth swap you mentioned some rose you might have for me. . . I was looking for what would probably be called an earthkind rose (tough, durable, disease resistant) that would tolerate some shade. :-)
I'd love to try the camomile here - used to grow it in MD.
Weldon, I just remembered I have a plant stand:
it holds 3 plants in a sort-of tier arrangement, & it collapses for transport.
It was a black metal thing, & I painted it sage green.
OH me, I'm going to try to honor your requests. Barb is picking up my plants on Fri 4/6 and your plants will have a green tape with your name on it. Barb gets a Mex Hydrangea; Dorothy= Germ. camomille and Belinda's Dream; Krist rudbeckia triloba; Sylvia - nandina; tina-2 coral vine. Mitch I need to hear from you...did you get the e-mail about the rose?? same question for Vanessa!! Sylvia, how do I change my e-mail on Garden Web? I tried but nothing happened. Will the plant stand hold a large (10 inch or larger) pot on top? If so, green is good!
I only have a couple of minutes right now so wanted to see what was going on. Yeah it's almost time for the swap :O)
Weldon I didn't get an email from you. Here is my email address firstname.lastname@example.com
If anyone needs to get in touch with me before I check back here to catch up just email me or you can instant message me through yahoo messenger, my id is venessap1.
Weldon - two roses right? The Cherokee and ??? for the Pink Grandor and White Pearl DLs...
I replyed but I guess it did not get that way! I would love them...
I cannot wait - I wanted to dig today... I have seedlings to plant up and sooo much to do today and it is way toooooo wet out there... in fact I have a few bushes that have fallen over with all the water.... I just hope these will make it - I am going to try to get all these fixed up when things dry a little.
I love DLs . . . not the best with them but I have bred a few here myself and just love them - all of them. At one time I was going to try to bred them here in North Texas - there are no major breeders in the area that I can find ... but my breeding program is a hard road trying to get the little guys to live through their first summer...
I would love to talk DLs with ya!
Looks good - wish it would not molt like that... how many fans do you have of it? Have you thought of sending it to a friend in TN or AR area to see what it does there? If the molting is an issue here they often do great there and you could get its papers - sure is a nice one. How many blooms per scape? How many scapes per clump?
I'm flabbergasted:
3 of the "backhoe" iris are blooming!
don't know if you can see it in the picture, but the petals have a sort of glistening or glittering look to them.
anybody else want some?
(Disclaimer: They may not all be like this, who knows?)
Sylvia!! Thanks for being such an enabler!! LOL. I will be bringing some stuff that I haven't listed that I got from Carrie's. I think you'll be able to find a thing or six you will like from them. May I have a backhoe iris, please?
As long as I'm enabling, do any of the "bog garden people" want some of these?
(They're a tiny bit deeper in color than the photo looks, & this one got beat up in the storm, so it's a little tattered.)
I have lots of these & will be glad to get some out if somebody wants them.
Tina, with all I am bringing, I am going to be throwing plants at everyone.....don't be tooooo late ;). Course, I can always resort to slipping them into parked cars as well ":^). I had to contrive a shelving system for the back seat area of my truck. Can't let any of these babies get blasted for 55 miles of highway driving in the bed of the truck. I have some of that old plastic shelving, so yesterday, I cut the legs in half, they fit perfectly and should ride fine :). Need to sit down and sort all the plants though, to see if I need another tier!
Since several people will be "coming & going", I think we should draw for prizes at 11:45.
That's late enough that everyone should have arrived, but not so late that people have to leave for afternoon soccer games & such.
(If anyone sees a problem with the time, or has a better idea, please post.)
Hi Everyone I'm getting really excited now .... only 5 days til swap time. WooHoo
I haven't been on in a while so I had LOTS of reading to catch up on.
I can't remember who said they had Chocolate Mint but I would love a clump or two, I have mint coming from Tina_2 but I think it's regular mint. I am interested in any & all mints as I am trying to get a mint garden going because the grands love tea parties & I love fresh mint tea. mmmmm
I saw the list you had for me up in this thread & you missed my backhoe irises (beautiful picture of it too).
Also will the bog plant be good in a pond? If so I know Donna would love some for her pond.
Yes I have you down for brownies ;o>
I have you down for brownies & either banana or pumpkin bread (no nuts)and cannas (which I was informed that they are some kind of Lilly) I'm checking with a friend about getting the cannas for you.
from you: GH frame, pink 4 o'clock, Grape iris, mint & rectangular pots (if you don't have room to carry them I'll pick them up when I come for the GH)
I just realized that I don't have you down for anything, I should have an extra purple hyacinth bean vine (only 2 sprouted out of 13 seeds, I will also have Ranunculus some datura & whatever else that pops up between now & friday
from you: apron
I have a LOT of morning glories springing up if anyone wants some let me know I have dark purple - Grampa Ott & a light purple (lost the name)
It looks like I should have about 6 of the paper shell pecan seedlings - compliments of the squirrels. LOL
I am also planning to go to the other swap near Ft Wth on the 28th, so if you have an abundance of stuff & aren't planning on attending it I would be happy to carry stuff out there to share
See Y'all Saturday
Here is what I got for trades. Let me know if something is missing or different. Thanks.
I'll get some peach seedlings and tomato cages. In return, I'll give you pomegranate seedlings, comfrey (1 only), Luffa seedling ( 1 only), multiplying scallions.
I'll get a soaker hose and maybe a garden hose. I'll give you rose cuttings, pomegranate seedlings, and a gardenia.
I'll get 6" pots, tomato plant, and an oregano plant. I'll give you rose cuttings, strawberry plant, and a luffa plant.
I'll get an oregano plant. I'll give you yaupon holly plants.
BTW, I also have deciduous oak tree seedlings if anyone want them.
sounds good to me sshuang; (& I've got you 3 hoses.)
Weldon, I also found a couple of more plant stands, will bring the 3 if Vi has room in her hubs's truck.
I also have a wood cantaloupe crate if anyone's interested;
it's slatted, might make a nice accent in the garden.
Debbie, the hyacinth bean sounds great! Got just the place for it too! Datura would be interesting too.
I am so looking forward to this - I have at least 6 beauty berries that survived the transplant and 3 oreganos, and a box of liriope that y'all can divy up! too much to plant in pots and the stuff is really really tough.
Not to mention - still have the aprons to bring too!
I'm planning on attending and this will be my first event. I am still filling my beds - so don't have anything established enought yet to divide and share - but - thought i'd come to visit and meet everyone, see how it all works for next year - when i have stuff to trade too!
I know it this saturday april 7 at trinity park (I'm familiar with that place) What time are you meeting AND are we brining food? Pot luck? Snacks only?
Thanks for your help - I'm bringing my friend too!
You can bring food or snacks to share, several people are bringing stuff, & 1 person is grilling hot dogs in lieu of garden/trade material!
& you don't have to have green things to trade:
books, magazines, garden junque, crafts, handy stuff, etc.
all can be traded.
looking forward to seeing you there!
I know I sent in a post last night, but I haven't seen it. . .
Debbie, hyacinth bean and datura sound great!
Really excited about this swap! I have at least 6 beautyberries that survived the transplant into pots, 3 oregano plants (one for sshuang), and a box of liriope that you can take what you want! It was too much to pot up, and the stuff is really really tough.
Oh, still have aprons too!
Hey Silvia,
It looks like we both posted at the same time on monday, did you see my reminder for the beautiful backhoe irises & the request for Donna?
I'm getting everything together to take with me. LOL still have the baking but will do that Thursday or Friday so it's nice & fresh!!
Dorothy, I'd sure like to have a beautyberry if you have a spare.
Debbie, I'd love a Grandpa Ott morning glory if there're enough.
Everybody, please double-check your lists to be sure you aren't leaving something or someone out.
I was just going through my many lists (note to self: don't make so many lists), & realized I didn't have anything down for Barb.
"Why?", I wondered to my wondering self. "Barb & I *always* have something going back & forth."
so I looked back through this entire looonnnnggg thread...
& found it.
don't know how I missed it before, but I did.
(& Barb woulda been maaaad at me!)
To try to keep from missing something/someone again, I'm planning on putting fullpage labels on each person's box.
Each label will have the person's name & what I'm bringing for him or her, & what they're bringing for me.
The only things that I know of that I planned on bringing that I can't bring are the datura/moonflowers.
I don't know where they are or what's keeping them, but I do not see one little velvety silvery bluegreen leaf *anywhere*.
frustrating, because I just know, about one minute after the swap, I'll be awash in moonflowers!
note to all:
If you're planning on bringing something for someone, & it looks like it ain't gonna happen, you might post the message here or email your trader, just to let them know, so they won't be disappointed Saturday.
Has anyone heard from Liz?
I'm still planning on bringing the Kolanchoes & vinca & Asian jasmine for her.
Today is Wednesday, & it's supposed to be cold the next few nights.
Y'all might want to plan on watering everything thoroughly pretty soon, & putting things together Friday evening/night.
It sure makes Saturday morning easier!
It's nearly here, & my head is spinning, so if you think I may have forgotten something, I probably have, so do not hesitate to say something!
can't wait to see everyone!
Barefoot, don't forget...I am going to do the chips and some dips, I think Barb is doing paper goods....Lunch for all of us is a lot to take on so I wanted to help out a bit :).
To all: I will be posting a final listing of who gets what from me and for me tomorrow and will get it posted then :)
AWWW Sylvia, I could never be mad at you.
Yepppp, I'm bring plates, plastic silverware (grin) and paper towels.
I have everything in boxes with names on who they go too, learned that from Dear Sylvia.
Plus I put everything into the garage over the weekend so everyone is safe for trades. If I'm able to get out and dig just a few more thing's I'll try but I have a good amount besides what I've already traded.
I'm ready for Saturday, only three more days YEA!!!!
Barb-the purple flower that I posted above is the Louisiana Iris; it grows great in boggy areas, but you don't have to have a bog.
Mine are in an old plastic wading pool that I sank in the ground until the top edge was level with the ground (it nearly killed me), & then I filled it with soil & planted the La Irises in it.
just like that.
The only supplemental water they get is whatever runs out of the hose when I leave it running for a few minutes for some reason.
This spring they're doing better than ever before, & I think it may be because I covered them every time the temps dropped below about 30.
This winter, for the first time, they didn't die all the way to the ground, they stayed green, & I think it gave them enough of a head start that they're just breathtaking.
It seems that some La Irises do have to have much wetter conditions:
I got some unknown Louisiana iris from somewhere several years ago, put them *right next to* these purple ones, & they never bloomed.
Dug them up last autumn, put them in pots & submerged them in the bog, told them to do the best they could, & today I have....brilliant, luscious, yellow flowers!
I've got your name on a purple one.
In fact, just to be on the safe side, here's your list:
Achillea Paprika (red yarrow)
Louisiana Iris
full shade plants if I think of any or find any!
Mitch--I wasn't planning on bringing all the native honeysuckle I dug up but if you think your kids would want it I will bring more! Gotta get them started young and my Kinder kids love the smell!
Debbie- I would love some morning glories.
I still have
--red/coral honeysuckle
--native honeysuckle
--native carolina jasmine
--pots from 6 inch to gallon
********TEXAS BLUE-EYED GRASS --attached link to my photo, how do you insert photo into message? Somebody email me! firstname.lastname@example.com
********native spiderwort
I can dig up Friday if anybody wants some
Here is a link that might be useful:
Hi All--
I've been mostly a lurker for a while now. I'm planning to attend on Sat, but what time?? And, where exactly in Trinity? I saw a post that said across from the Botanical Gardens Entrance -- is that correct? I would hate to miss it!
Anyway, I don't have much, as we just moved into this house a little over a year ago, but I want to participate!! :)
I have available (not quite sure whether to just cut and bring -- please point me to any posts that have helpful info on bringing plants):
-- purple iris
-- catmint (big hills variety, I believe)
-- bee balm
I'm looking for:
-- houseplants (I posted to someone about peace lilies. Would also be interested in mother-in law tongue, cast-iron plant, swiss-cheese plant)
-- any type of mint
-- catnip, mosquito-repelling plants!
-- pomegranite (sp?)
Also, I have kids that will be with me. I saw someone else's post. I have a 3YO and a 6MO that will probably be with me.
Can't wait!
I have oodles of MG's in fact I have 16 or more little cups of them & more in the garden LOL (Donna wanted to make sure I had lots growing for her to see out her kitchen window so when we were yanking the old vines down she shook the vines to drop more seeds), and of course she thinks it's hilarious as to how over run my garden is. Ya know I just can't throw them in the trash so will be sending a bunch to school with the grands to share with their friends too. LOL
I have a rooted piece of Hoya I can bring to you if you want it. Also spider plant, 2 varieties of mother of thousands & some babies from my burrows tail. Let me know OK.
I would Love some of your Catmint. Also some of the Bee Balm (what color & heigth?)
How many vines do you want??? A dozen or more ..... haha ... seriously.
Donna & I will be bringing (some are just sprouted)
16 Morning Glories (mixed Lavendar & Grandpa Ott) 3 in a cup
16 starts of Easter Egg plant - 3 in a cup
5 Black Hollyhocks - 2 in a cup
2 Black Currant Datura - 1 in a cup
2 Yellow Datura - 1 in a cup
3 Ranunculus - 1 in a cup
7 Lambs Ear - 3 in a cup
3 Pink Dianthus - 3 in a cup
several "lillies" (I thought they were Canna's LOL)
If anyone wants I can also bring a clipping from my Lavender Lady Passion flower
or an unknown variety of passie,
or a clipping from my shell vine
(let me know or my shears won't touch em)
If anyone has moon flowers that aren't white I'd be interested in getting one.
Sorry I'm so long winded tonight,
Ooops I left part out & mixed things up. .... Sorry for the confusion but if you want a houseplant too dannab_1 just let me know.
I was interested in your Carolina Jasmine & Spiderwort
Water0125 - Natalie
I was referring to you when I said I would Love some of your Catmint. Also some of the Bee Balm (what color & heigth?)
also I have a rooted piece of Hoya I can bring to you if you want it. Also spider plant, 2 varieties of mother of thousands & some babies from my burrows tail. Let me know OK
I will dig you up some spiderwort and save you some jasmine.
I would love a start of mother of thousands, an easter eg plant and I can never turn down cutting of passion vines, mine are barely starting to come up.
Dorothy- I read that the blue-eyed grass can grow in the shade but mine is in the pasture in full sun. Forgot to mention it is only about 6 inches tall. A tiny beauty! It was blooming everywhere last spring in the middle of the drought out here. I will dig you some up Friday.
Natalie, I can bring you some chocolate mint & some peppermint.
Debbie, I'll take all the morning glories that are left over:
I have a ton of ugly fencing to cover, but if it doesn't get covered this summer, it's no big deal.
I would like some black hollyhock, never had those before, never even seen them "in person"!


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The careful blending of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietal grapes has long been the secret to the success of the famous sparkling wines of the Champagne region. The wines of this region have gone down in history as the finest example of France's sparkling produce, and the methods of processing the grapes in this region have been imitated in almost every wine producing country in the world. There are actually seven different grape varietals allowed to be included in a Champagne sparkling wine, although grape varietals such as Pinot Blanc, Arbanne and Pinot Gris are used less and less commonly in its production. Whilst the Chardonnay varietal grapes offer their distinctive biscuit flavor and wonderful astringency, it is the Pinot Noir grapes (most commonly used for producing beautifully light red wines) which give the Champagne wines their length and backbone.
For hundreds of years, the beautiful alpine region of Piedmont in north-west Italy has been producing excellent quality red wines, and some of the most characterful sparkling white wines to have ever come out of the Old World. The region is dominated by the mighty Alps which form the border between Italy, France and Switzerland, and the Moscato grapes that are grown in the foothills of this mountain range carry much of the Alps' flavors in their fruit, and are fed by crystal clear mountain waters. However, it is the Nebbiolo, Dolcetto and Barbera grapes which are the real stars of this region, and the highly respected wineries which cover much of Piedmont have generations of experience when it comes to processing and aging these grape varietals to produce the superb wines which come out of appellations such as Barolo and Barberesco.
It isn't difficult to understand why Italy is famed not just for the quality of its wines, but also for the vast variety and range of characteristics found in the wines there. The terrain of the country varies wildly, from the lush rolling green hills and valley of Tuscany, to the sun drenched rocky coasts of Sicily, the mountainous and alpine regions of the north, and the marshy lowlands of the east. Italy really does have a little bit of everything. Combine this huge range of landscapes with an almost perfect climate for grape cultivation, and you have a country seemingly designed for viticultural excellence. The results speak for themselves, and it is clear to see that wine has become an inseparable part of Italian culture as a result of its abundance and brilliance. Each village, city and region has a local wine perfectly matched with the cuisine of the area, and not an evening passes without the vast majority of Italian families raising a glass of locally sourced wine with pride and pleasure.


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Hello everyone, I am new here but not to cross stitching, lol. Have been searching and searching for a free pooh bear birth annoucement. If at all possible with pooh, tigger, piglet, and eyeore in it. Will take just pooh tho.
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The death of Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president, had reignited debate about who should rightly serve as interim president.
Under Venezuela's constitution, Diosdado Cabello, the speaker of the National Assembly, should have taken over as leader.
However, Elias Jaua, the country's foreign minister, announced on Tuesday that Nicolas Maduro, Chavez's hand-picked successor, would take over as interim president pending the next election which would be held within 30 days.
Jaua told state television: "It is the mandate that comandante President Hugo Chavez gave us."
On Friday, Maduro was sworn in as acting president at a ceremony at the National Assembly in Caracas, just after hours a state farewell for Chavez.Nicolas Maduro: Unconditional ally Maduro, a former trade unionist, was one of the president's closest advisers. He had been minister of foreign affairs since 2006. Born in Caracas, Maduro was educated at a public high-school and did not attend university. He became politically active as a teenager, joining the Socialist League, and travelling to Cuba for training in union organising.
Upon returning home, he joined the union for workers in the Caracas metro system and rose up through the ranks.
"Maduro has a very strong ideological orientation, close to the communist ideology," Professor Ramon Pinango, a sociologist from the Venezuelan University of IESA, told Al Jazeera.
"Contrary to Diosdado, he is not very pragmatic." He was first elected to office in 1998 and quickly became one of Chavez's most loyal associates. He became foreign minister in 2006 and is considered partially responsible for spearheading the creation of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas (ALBA) with other left-leaning Latin American governments and expanding ties between Venezuela, Russia and China. During Chavez's visits to Cuba for treatment, Maduro was among the few aides to be seen at his side. In October 2012, he was named vice-president and in December Chavez named him his preferred successor, following the recurrence of his cancer. Inside the socialist party, Maduro is seen to be "closer to the Cubans and the Castro brothers" than Cabello, Ysrael Camero, professor and political analyst at the Central University of Venezuela, told Al Jazeera. "He represents the civilian sector inside the political party," Camero noted, as opposed to Cabello - who is said to have more support from the military. Maduro is tipped to be the PSUV party candidate when elections are held in 30 days.
Diosdado Cabello: A military man Well-connected, wealthy and considered a shrewd politician, Cabello had been a friend of Chavez for more than two decades. Born in El Furrial, Monagas State, Cabello has a background in engineering, including a graduate degree from Andres Bello University.
As a former member of the armed forces, Cabello joined Chavez's attempted coup against President Carlos Andres Perez in February 1992; the coup failed and he was jailed for two years.
Following Chavez's electoral victory in 1998, Cabello helped to set up the pro-Chavez grassroots civil society organisations known as Bolivarian Circles which are designed to empower workers and the poor. He became Chavez's chief of staff in 2001. On April 13, 2002 - during a two-day coup against Chavez - Cabello took on the duties of the presidency, facing off against Pedro Carmona, the head of Venezuela's chamber of commerce, who had been appointed president by the unelected coup leaders. Cabello's first order was to send a group of elite navy troops to rescue Chavez, who was being held prisoner at a base on a Caribbean island. A few hours later, Chavez was back in office. Cabello was rewarded for his actions: serving as interior and justice, infrastructure and public work minister. He governed the state of Miranda from 2004 until 2008 when he was defeated at the ballot box by opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. He was subsequently appointed public works and housing minister. "Diosdado Cabello has the military power. He is very pragmatic," Pinango told Al Jazeera.
"Nonetheless, it is clear that he does not have the [full] support of his own party" - although he apparently has strong backing within the armed forces. The opposition has criticised Cabello's business interests, calling him part of the "Boli-bourgeois" in reference to officials who have become wealthy during the Chavez era.
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Kim of Queens Episodes
Episode 8
Kick Some Sash
With a huge prize on the line, Kim takes Addison and Rayven on the road to a national pageant in Nashville. Drama ensues when Deb and Hannah enter with a rival pageant coach and Angie enters Marah herself. Meanwhile, a distracted Addison would rather take in the Nashville sights.
Episode 7
Lipstick on a Pig Farmer
Original Airdate: October 14, 2014
Kim tries to transform a pig farmer into a princess, but the girl's mom has other ideas. Meanwhile, Kim's also dealing with drama from one of her new clients.
Episode 6
Culture Clash
Original Airdate: October 14, 2014
Kim takes the girls on a foreign adventure when she enters them in the Miss Around the World Girl pageant. Addison, Hannah and Ravyen vie for spots in the national pageant.
Episode 5
A Rare Beauty
Original Airdate: October 7, 2014
Kim takes on a girl with albinism and enters the girls in a futuristic pageant.
Episode 4
Tooting Her Own Horn
Original Airdate: October 7, 2014
Much to her dismay, Addison must train with Rayven for an upcoming interview pageant. Meanwhile, Angie lashes out at Marah and Kim takes on a band geek.
Episode 3
Angie Returns!
Original Airdate: September 30, 2014
Kim faces two new challenges when she runs into Angie, who she recently fired and takes on a RIVAL Coach during one of her most competitive pageants of the season.
Episode 2
Kiss My Grits!
Original Airdate: September 23, 2014
Allisyn goes behind Kim's back when she brings Marah back to Pageant Place for training. Addison risks being booted unless she starts getting serious. Kim takes on a tomboy with a bow and arrow.
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Original Airdate: September 16, 2014
The new pageant season kicks off with auditions for fresh talent and a wake-up call for Kim's returning pros when two new clients turn up the competition.


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February is Black History Month, which makes it a great time to learn about the history and contributions of African Americans. There's no better way to celebrate Black History Month than with an inspiring children's book. Check out one of these books which can be found at your local library or on Amazon.
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Come join us in an instructor-led class to learn how to paint a landscape scene. We will provide all of the materials, we just need you! All teens welcome.
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Join us in a competition to find out the trivia master. All teens welcome.
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Samuel Walker, professor emeritus at the University of Nebraska Omaha and author of two books on police accountability, said an "independent" review of an officer-involved shooting by the BCA is only "a good first step," and said cases need to be reviewed outside of a criminal standard.
Walker suggests that the BCA should "broaden their mission" by reviewing whether use-of-force procedures were followed and making recommendations for officer discipline or further training. "It can reduce the likelihood that somebody will be unnecessarily shot and killed," Walker said.
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The privately run Detroit Bus Company will try to pick up where the city's public transportation left off.
A playful and silly take on the challenges of navigating an urban setting blind.
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Commuters in Sydney can now bop to high-energy techno music while they wait for their bus, thanks to an unusual advertising campaign.
A new anti-harassment law in Berkeley and a building-access law in San Francisco are both the second of their kind.
Five highways whose execution gave their cities new life.
The sheer scale of America's busiest airport can hardly be appreciated in your average layover.
Sacramento hopes to learn from the successes and mistakes of Indianapolis and Chicago.
A new model for "self-equalizing" bus routes may reduce wait time and increase reliability.
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The Dutch government could soon adopt public buses that look like giant leeches and match a Porsche in speed.
In his new book, blogger-turned-author Jarrett Walker shows how transportation really works.
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self portrait as the phoenix archetype in its fourth incarnation
This is a profound feeling of transmuted reality. Moving into an unknown expression in form? makes me want to enquire into the content and motivation. Good work.
PS I like that it's a self -portrait!
im glad you liked this one. it was heavily influenced by a painting by an artist called Paul Ruiz
You should check him out. amazing stuff. i found him about a year ago on myartspace with brian sherwin. good site if you dont know it.
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lately there are very few "FREE" patterns on the web these days. Any pattern that you find always has a price tag. I remember a few years ago you could find all kinds of nice patterns for things to make, whether it be knitting, sewing or any other types of crafts. But now, there just does not seem to be anything for "free" anymore, and less people also want to share any patterns they have.
Maybe it is just me, but I just can't seem to find anything worthwhile to make that is free on the web concerning patterns.
I think Free items are getting harder and harder to find. Some of the free stuff out there are the same things that have been out there for years or aren't that impressive.
A lot of people are selling their patterns these days but they are often for decent prices and many of the designers also will sell kits so you don't have to go shopping for all the pieces! Some places even do e-patterns so you can pay and print off right away.
I can't complaing too much because I seem to be blessed with the abilty to look at things and come up with my own pattern. I can usually make something just by looking and if not, I can at least get the general gist and then come up with my own plan. I paint a lot and I can probably tell you on one hand how many times I used an actual pattern!
I think you may be right - complete instructions do seem to come with a cost a lot of the time. But the good news is that the abundance of crafty bloggers and DIYers out there means that there are a lot more technique tutorials available.
Lots of free instructional videos and tips for trying new things.
And a lot of places that sell patterns seem to have a couple of freebies - usually not for the project I am really interested in, but you can get a feel for their instruction style before you spend any money.
Here is a link that might be useful: craftfetish blog
I got this one in a newsletter
Here is a link that might be useful: here's one to look at
Thanks Pattico for that link. Some how I missed the witch's boot pattern. Make sure you click on the free patterns above the picture. There's lots of them there.
Also check Tennesse Ridge Primitives. She changes her free pattern often. And they are always really nice ones. I'll check my other sites and see if I can find more.
Here is a link that might be useful: Tennessee Ridge Primitive Patterns
Here's some more patterns for you...
Scroll down on this one and there's a whole list of free patterns...
Lot's of free woodpatterns here...
These are some that I had saved in my favorites. Hope these help you out.
Happy Crafting,
There are still lots of free knitting patterns. A really nice compilation of them is located here:
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We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables is good for us, but despite our best intentions we often don't consume quite as much kale, broccoli, and carrots as we probably should.
Fortunately, it's summer-the height of the growing season and the easiest time of year to make fresher, healthier food choices. In fact, since June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month, it is the perfect time to start filling our plates with some prime produce.
One of the easiest ways to get your fill of fresh fruits and veggies is to head downtown to your local farmers' market. Almost every town hosts a farmers' market during the summer months, and they are brimming with fresh, healthy produce and many other tasty treats like artisan breads, local cheeses and meats, and homemade baked goods.
The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills encourages residents to take advantage of the fresh and tasty food at the French Market in Western Springs by providing regular outings to the farm-stand affair.
On June 5th, Birches residents attended the market and were able to peruse the plethora of food vendors while enjoying a bit of fresh air and sunshine on a perfect June afternoon.
"It was a beautiful day," said Katie Klitchman, The Birches' Activities Director. "We had a nice time sampling cheese and different flavored oils."
In addition to these French Market outings, The Birches is also celebrating National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable month by hosting the event "Vegetables on the Veranda."
"Vegetables on the Veranda" will take place Friday, June 20th at 3:00 pm on The Birches patio and will bring awareness to the fact that healthy foods can also be tasty.
According to Activities Director Katie Klitchman, the event will be both fun and informative. Klitchman will present interesting vegetable trivia, serve veggies and dips, and provide samples of green smoothies.
Knowing that good health is everyone's greatest asset, The Birches is happy to provide outings and programs that promote healthy eating habits and a better quality of life for Birches residents. These programs and events are just one more example of how The Birches is helping its residents live longer, healthier, and more rewarding lives.


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Playa Jaco is the closest beach to San Jose, the Central Valley and is one of the most visited coastal destinations in Costa Rica. The beach is a 2.5 mile (4 km) strip which offers world renowned surfing and more. Much like Costa Rica's metropolitan areas, Jaco's
offers most services, such as a post office, health center and branches of major banks. Furthermore, there are an abundance of surf shops, hotels and restaurants affordable for the budget travelers as well as those wishing to live a bit more luxuriously
Activities include surfing, swimming, deep sea fishing, ATV tours, bicycle rentals, horseback excursions, crocodile safari, national parks and reserves, boat and kayak excursions, white-water rafting, canopy tours and popular night life. With all there is to offer it is no wonder Jaco is as popular as ever.
In the surrounding areas, Playa Herradura, just 4.4 miles (7 km) north, provides a more tranquil environment than Playa de Jaco. Also, just south of Jaco is Playa Hermosa, a quieter 6 mile (10 km) section of black sand beach loved by beach goers and surfers alike. This is where the International Quicksilver Championships are held every year in August. The Playa Hermosa Wildlife Refuge (Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Playa Hermosa) is the beach of choice for the Olive Ridley sea turtles that come ashore to nest every year. If a hotel with an undisturbed location is what you desire, these surrounding beach towns are recommended.
The Carara Biological Reserve (Reserva Biologica Carara) is located just 9.3 miles (15 km) north of Jaco. With several miles of trails open to visitors (some only with a tour group), it is a great place to view much of Costa Rica's wildlife. Early morning or around sunset is often the best time to see the wealth of scarlet macaws that rest among the mangroves. It is also possible to see caiman, white-faced monkeys, peccaries, coatimundis and a wide variety of birds. The park opens at 7 am and closes at 5 pm. The entrance fee is $6.
The Tarcoles River (RioTarcoles), which borders the park and flows into the Pacific Ocean, is an amazing place to witness the American crocodile close up. Boat tours are available to see the crocodiles, many of which grow to be several meters in length! At the mouth of the Tarcoles, the Guacalillo mangrove plays a vital role for the survival of many species of wildlife that may be viewed here.
Manuel Antonio National Park is within driving distance of Jaco as it sits majestically, 43 miles (69 km) to the south. Punta Leona Wildlife Refuge (Refugio de Punta Leona) is another place visitors have a good chance of seeing wildlife, which is located along the drive north from Jaco towards the town of Tarcoles.
There are, however, concerns in Jaco about drugs, crime and prostitution. Being aware of your surroundings and using common sense should help you to avoid any undesirable situations.
"There are a lot of great restaurants in Jaco, the one that has the most interesting menu is definitely The Green Room. It has a beautiful decor, cool drink menu, and great food and ambiance. Tacobar is another "must go" to place. Delicious food, and the best sangria ! Namaste cafe is great for lunch, they have decently priced smoothies and meals. The staff is super friendly. Poseidon offers great food and service. Across the street from Poseidon you can get fresh coconut water during the day for just a few colones, they also offer different kinds of smoothies at a good price. I went by Tsunami sushi on a friday night, as they have their 50% off sushi rolls special. Be sure to make reservations as a lot of people show up. If you're looking for something different (in terms of stores) on the Main street stop by Fruity Monkey Poop. They have a lot of really beautiful stuff. El Paseos de los Surfistas has some of the nicest bracelets (I believe that's what it was called, down the street from the Poseidon). Finally, if you're looking to have a little fun I highly suggest you sign up for surfing lessons with Surfer Factory. They have some of the best instructors, you'll definitely be able to get up on your board and catch a few waves if it's your first time. Avoid Los Amigos restaurant, horrible service and food wasn't good at all!"
Feb 2015
"Highly recommend I Love Sushi. Great dinner, great hospitality. "
Nov 2014
"Tiki bar on the South end of the beach is a great place to relax with a drink and enjoy a view of the beach. the staff is friendly and the meals are fairly cheap. "
Sep 2014
"Jaco was great! Had so much fun horseback riding!"
Aug 2014
"We were told we might not like Jaco since it had "big city" problems. We felt totally safe in Jaco and walked all over the place. There are recycling stations throughout the city to help keep it clean. People were friendly. We ate at Lemon Zest which was really great as was the Italian restaurant below it. The beach was lovely but with strong waves. We did enjoy watching the folks surfing. "
Feb 2014


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