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It’s time for the Authors in Bloom blog hop. Make sure you leave a comment with your email address so you can be entered in the grand prize.
I love gardening, but living in Phoenix, we usually have to start our garden in January. Given that January was the month of disasters, we missed planting our tomatoes so we decided to focus on the planting beds around the pool. Both hubby and I decided that we would focus on desert (low water) plants and those that could serve another purpose besides just looking good.
But first we wanted to experiment. Part of the disaster in January was a water leak so we excavated the bed near the house and filled it with sand, soil and bark. Then hubby decided to try planting bulbs. We were expecting lots of rain this winter, and yet, no, it’s been bone dry for months. So thanks to the hose, we’ve finally achieved sprouting:
Across the pool, we managed to find some literature on grape vines and finally cut the thing back at the right time. Now, it’s taking off and we hope to get some grapes.
Next to it is my mini rose bush. This is my contribution to save the bees that come to my pool to drink. And hey, you can make tea.
I finally got around to replanting our nearly dead Aloe vera from a crowded planter to the ground. I don’t care how much sun screen I slather on, I always end up burned, and bonus more flowers. Although the hummingbirds usually harvest these.
And lastly is our pomegranate bush. I love these fruits, and this year it looks like we’ll have a bumper crop. BTW, that fence behind it is over six feet tall.
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GIVEAWAY: Now for the fun part of the blog hop. I’m giving away a $15 USD amazon gift card to one lucky winner. You can enter one of three ways: follow me on Facebook, my amazon page, or join my newsletter (only subscribers to my newsletter will receive a free e-copy of Hearts in Barbed Wire). Each action equals one entry for the GC drawing, so let me know which one(s) you did. Winners will be announce April 18th.
And please leave a comment with your favorite item to plant with your email address to be considered for the grand prize.
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Linda Andrews 
I love roses and have 3 in bloom now. Thanks for sharing. avonsherry2003@yahoo.com
Liked your facebook page #422 follow you on Amazon Tina joined your newsletter.. grandmatinaof2(at)gmail.com. Thank you.
Liked on FB: Rae Pavey
I like planting cucumbers.
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
I like to plant anything. Watching life form and grow,, even in plant life is such a rewarding and hopeful feeling.
I did all 3.
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I don’t plant anything, I’ve got worse than a brown thumb.
Anne
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BTW, I follow on FB Anne M. and Amazon.
I follows on fb
I like to plant veggies :). The main reason is it always feels good to serve my family food that I grew with my own hands!!
Tulips are my favorite flower so I enjoy planting them. Thank you! 🙂
I did all 3:
-followed you on fb
-followed you on Amazon
-signed up for your newsletter
kissedbymidnight AT gmail.com
Hi 🙂 I liked your page on facebook. Thanks for the giveaway!
I don’t garden. I fear seeing worms. No joke. But I admire my husband’s efforts!
My favorite things to plant are garlic and cherry tomatoes!
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I have never garden myself ( but my dad always did a great job grow us food) !
Thank you for the great post!
Im a new follower on Facebook!
Linda Trinklein
Im following on amazon too!!
Linda Trinklein
thanks again!
Very pretty garden pictures!!! cchant86 @ yahoo.com
This year I am going to plant some peppermint. I am hoping it will deter some rodents from coming inside our home. I heard it is supposed to work.
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I followed you
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Followed on FB: Name is Laura Bradley
Followed on Amazon as Laura Bradley
I just signed up to receive your blog posts by email–I hope that’s the same as your newsletter, as it was the only sign up I could find.
My favorite thing to grow is roses.
I have several peony plants that I hope come back this spring. I like you on facebook, following on amazon and signed up for your newsletter.
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My favorite item to plant has to be popcorn. I’m still enjoying our bountiful harvest from last summer! blueberrycrisp@gmail dot com
plant roses
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signed up for newsletter
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
My favorite thing to plant is onions. I love it when they bloom.
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Followed you on Amazon (Richard Brandt)
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Congratulations, Richard. You’ve won the amazon gift card. Please confirm that you would like it sent to email address listed.
My favorite item to plant is perennial flowers and lots of vegetables…cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, bok choy, etc
I Follow you on Facebook.
Happy Spring!
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I signed up for the newsletter. I love the idea of you trying to give traffic directions to wayward owls, and I have also seen plenty of raccoons in an urban area (they can be a problem because of the parasites they carry), they enjoy dry cat food kibble and some will even play with string like a cat! elewkf1 at yahoo dot com
I like you on FB (Clair Freebie) and my favorite thing to plant are roses! So pretty!! lshumack at gmail dot com
I Love Lilacs. Thanks for sharing Liked on facebook and following on amazon. (under amy bowens) amybowens34(at)yahoo(dot) com
My favorite thing to plant is night blooming jasmine.
Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
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Thank you everyone who entered and participated in the blog hop. Random.org has selected Richard as the winner of the gift card. I hope to see everyone next year for some more great gardening tips.