Fall 2005

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=150 BGCOLOR="#99FF66" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04050961dkfecn.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Professional Gardening by Earthenjoy Flo"><U><IMG SRC="05ed9490.png" border=0 width="473" height="73" ALT="Earthenjoy Home" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Professional Gardening by Earthenjoy Flo"><U>Home</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="services.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Gardening Services"><U>Gardening Services</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="newsletter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quarterly Newsletter"><U>Quarterly Newsletter</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="showcase.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Garden Showcase"><U>Garden Showcase</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="about.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Earthenjoy"><U>About Earthenjoy</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="contact.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Earthenjoy"><U>Contact Earthenjoy</U></A></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=190 BGCOLOR="#99FF66" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>In This Issue:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#autumn_cheer" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>Autumn Cheer</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#red_flurry_in_flight" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>Red Flurry in Flight</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#not_just_another_pretty_face" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>Not Just Another Pretty Face</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#online_recycling_resource" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>Online Recycling Resource</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#home_spa_treatment" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>Home Spa Treatment</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#herbed_pasta" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>Herbed Pasta</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#ready_for_winter" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>Ready For Winter</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8d_m.htm#the_origin_of_pumpkin_pie" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="Fall 2005"><U>The Origin of Pumpkin Pie</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="pumpkins.htm" target="TRLX_Middle" TARGET="_top" TITLE="pumpkins.htm" target="TRLX_Middle"><U><B><IMG SRC="51696b50.jpg" border=0 width="150" height="181" ALT="Three pumpkins in a urn with pansies and sunflowers." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="pumpkins.htm" target="TRLX_Middle" TARGET="_top" TITLE="pumpkins.htm" target="TRLX_Middle"><U>Click for larger picture.</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Archive of past newsletters:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Quarterly Newsletter"><U>Current Newsletter</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newslettera7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spring 2008"><U>Spring 2008</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newslettera5.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Winter 2007"><U>Winter 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newslettera3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fall 2007"><U>Fall 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newslettera1.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer 2007"><U>Summer 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter9d.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spring 2007"><U>Spring 2007</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter9b.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Winter 2006"><U>Winter 2006</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter99.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fall 2006"><U>Fall 2006</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter97.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer 2006"><U>Summer 2006</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter95.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spring 2006"><U>Spring 2006</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8f.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Winter 2005"><U>Winter 2005</U></A></div> <div> Fall 2005</div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter8b.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer 2005"><U>Summer 2005</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter89.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spring 2005"><U>Spring 2005</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter87.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Winter 2004"><U>Winter 2004</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter85.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fall 2004"><U>Fall 2004</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter83.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer 2004"><U>Summer 2004</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter81.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spring 2004"><U>Spring 2004</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter7f.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Winter 2003"><U>Winter 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter7c.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fall 2003"><U>Fall 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter60.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer 2003"><U>Summer 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="newsletter5d.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spring 2003"><U>Spring 2003</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id91.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Winter 2002"><U>Winter 2002</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fall 2002"><U>Fall 2002</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id76.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Summer 2002"><U>Summer 2002</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id75.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Spring 2002"><U>Spring 2002</U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=330 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> Fall 2005</div> <div> <B>Quarterly Newsletter</B></div> <bR> <div> Earthly Elements</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="autumn_cheer"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="536c7c80.gif" border=0 width="199" height="200" ALT="Clipart of Asters." ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="51f27320.gif" border=0 width="295" height="50" ALT="Autumn Cheer." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> A festival of colors arrive</div> <div> at this favorite time of year.</div> <div> The days become much cooler now,</div> <div>  yes, fall is finally here.</div> <bR> <div> The leaves are gently falling,</div> <div> and turning awesome shades.</div> <div> Look 'round to see the beauty,</div> <div> that God alone has made.</div> <bR> <div> Take the time to listen and</div> <div> you'll hear the laughter ring,</div> <div> from children rolling in the leaves</div> <div> oh, what joy this season brings.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="538c7c80.gif" border=0 width="199" height="200" ALT="Clipart of Asters." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> This time of year brings thoughtfulness</div> <div> on which we can reflect.</div> <div> A time to spend with those we love,</div> <div> and time to reconnect.</div> <bR> <div> By all these lovely tokens</div> <div> fall is finally here,</div> <div> with summer's best of weather,</div> <div> and autumn's best of cheer.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="red_flurry_in_flight"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="54039280.gif" border=0 width="313" height="40" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="551f6c80.gif" border=0 width="246" height="200" ALT="Clipart of a Cardinal." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>Some facts and antics of the beloved Northern cardinal.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>IDENTIFICATION</B></div> <div> These cheerful red birds are native to the eastern part of the United States and Canada. However, a bird watching study has indicated that the population, as well as the range of this species, is increasing. This is due, at least in part, to the many backyard feeders being installed by bird lovers all over the cardinal's range.</div> <bR> <div> You can easily distinguish the male from the female by its coloring. An adult male cardinal is bright red, with a black face and an orange bill, while the adult female is brown, with a red-tinged crest, wings and tail. She has less black on her face, but her bill is orange, too. A pair of cardinals remains together year round. So if you see one, look closely for its mate, as it will probably be nearby. Generally, one of the pair keeps a lookout while the other feeds. Once cardinals mate, it's for life.</div> <bR> <div> These non-migratory birds build neat little nests out of roots, twigs, hair and string, in shrubs or a tangle of brush. In spring, the female lays three to four brown-speckled, gray green eggs that hatch within two weeks.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ATTRACTING CARDINALS</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006600" FACE="Verdana" > </FONT></div> <div> Cardinals are one of the most popular birds for backyard feeders, and it's easy to attract them to your garden. The most important thing is a habitat having cherry, sumac, dogwood, mulberry, hackberry or elderberry trees or shrubs on your property. In addition to eating the berries from these trees, cardinals also call them home, building their nests and raising their young among the branches.</div> <bR> <div> Providing their favorite foods helps, too! They love unhulled black oil sunflower seeds. In winter, when they're really hungry, cardinal will also eat safflower seed and bread crumbs. Cardinals appreciate a year-round source of water. They enjoy having a place to drink and bathe after snacking on seeds. A heated birdbath provides a winter watering spot. By doing these simple things, you'll be seeing cardinals in your garden regularly. These beautiful birds are a great addition to any outdoor setting.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="not_just_another_pretty_face"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="541b7320.gif" border=0 width="439" height="50" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="53488640.gif" border=0 width="136" height="100" ALT="Clipart of Pansies." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Fall is a great time to add pansies to the garden. Their charming faces bring to mind cheerfulness and images of spring. When arranged in a bouquet, they represent love and kind thoughts. Pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) are closely related to violas and Johnny-jump-ups, though pansy flowers are generally larger and display more detailed/contrasting faces.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Growing Pansies</B><IMG SRC="533bac80.gif" border=0 width="186" height="200" ALT="Clipart of Pansies." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The friendly faces of pansies come in numerous shades of purple, orange, pink, maroon, yellow, and blue and the flowers are two to three inches across. Pansies are short lived perennial plants and are usually treated as annuals. They are widely adapted and grow in most climate zones. In mild-winter areas they are best set out in fall to mature in the long, cool winter and spring. In the colder USDA Zones 1 through 6, pansies are transplanted into the garden in early spring and bloom until the weather gets very hot. While pansies can be started from seed, most gardeners purchase them in bud or bloom from nurseries and transplant them into moist, rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Pansies grow well in containers, among bulbs, and in most flower and vegetable beds. To keep them blooming well, remove the spent flowers and seed heads. Pansies' most notable insect pests are slugs, snails, earwigs, and sowbugs-all of which eat the emerging buds, creating ragged-looking open flowers. Rabbits and deer are four legged pests that can ravage the blooms as well. Last but not least, there are various fungus rots may attack in humid weather.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Pansy Basics</B></div> <div> Life Cycle: Perennial, but grown as annual</div> <div> Height & Spread: 6" to 12" tall-12" wide</div> <div> Zones: 5 to 9</div> <div> Site: Full sun or part shade</div> <div> Soil: Fertile, free draining</div> <div> Moisture: Keep soil damp</div> <div> Propagation: Seed</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="online_recycling_resource"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="54b75290.gif" border=0 width="117" height="41" ALT="Online." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="531acaf0.gif" border=0 width="172" height="175" ALT="Clipart of a computer moniter displaying the symbol for recycling." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="54c522f0.gif" border=0 width="338" height="47" ALT="Recycling Resources." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Have you ever asked, "what can I do with this old computer"? Ever wonderd what to do with an old cell phone? Perhaps you have a hazardous waste question, it's the weekend, and your city municipality is closed. Do you have to wait till Monday for an answer......NO! Simply go online to <A HREF="http://www.earth911.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.earth911.com"><U>www.earth911.com</U></A> for your answer. Type in your zip code and you'll get a group of categories to choose from. Next, you'll get a listing of where (locally and legally) you can dispose of old electronics, hazardous waste, broken down lawn equipment, Christmas trees and more. The site is a bit difficult to navigate, but with patience you will get the answer you're looking for. They even have a place for kids to play games, engage in activities while learning about how to proctect the environment. Check it out!</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="53264640.gif" border=0 width="100" height="100" ALT="Clipart of the symbol for recycling." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="home_spa_treatment"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="5427b320.gif" border=0 width="379" height="50" ALT="Home Spa Treatment." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"><IMG SRC="54a65640.gif" border=0 width="101" height="100" ALT="Clipart of a leg and foot." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> If you can't afford the time or money to get to a spa, try this lovely leg-and-foot treatment!</div> <bR> <div> In blender, whirl until smooth</div> <div> 2 to 3 cups small, fresh pumpkin chunks</div> <div> 1/4 cup honey</div> <div> 1 cup fresh pineapple pieces</div> <div> two cloves and a pinch of nutmeg</div> <bR> <div> Apply thick coat to lower legs and feet; relax for 5 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. This all-natural combo covers all the bases: exfoliates, hydrates, invigorates, and smells wonderful.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="herbed_pasta"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="525d02c0.gif" border=0 width="208" height="44" ALT="Herbed Pasta." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil<IMG SRC="54975640.gif" border=0 width="117" height="100" ALT="Clipart of a sprig of basil." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> 1lb angel hair pasta</div> <div> 1 generous cup of mixed herbs (at least 1/4 parsley, 1/4 thyme, 1/4 oregano, 1/4 basil. The quantity and variety is flexible, but mixing at least 4 herbs is important for a nice blended taste).</div> <div> Salt & Pepper </div> <div> <IMG SRC="54861640.gif" border=0 width="97" height="100" ALT="Clipart of a fork with pasta." ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> While pasta is cooking, chop herbs. Sprinkle and blend herbs in the bottom of serving bowl. Heat olive oil. As soon as it starts to smoke, remove from heat and pour over herbs in bowl. Drain cooked pasta and add to serving bowl, tossing with the oil & herb mixture. Once well blended, add salt & pepper to taste.</div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="ready_for_winter"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="5443b320.gif" border=0 width="315" height="50" ALT="Ready For Winter?" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Here are 3 simple tips that will help get the garden ready for winter...</div> <bR> <div> 1. Apply extra mulch around select plants or entire bed for extra protection.</div> <bR> <div> 2. Keep hoses ready until the ground freezes (not the first frost) so the evergreens can continue to be watered.</div> <div> <IMG SRC="547494b0.gif" border=0 width="73" height="75" ALT="Clipart of a snowflake." ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> 3. Apply <A HREF="http://www.wiltpruf.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wiltpruf.com/"><U>Wilt-Pruf®</U></A> to evergreens, especially Rhododendrons, Azaleas & Boxwoods to protect them from drying out in winter winds (desiccating).</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <A NAME="the_origin_of_pumpkin_pie"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><IMG SRC="545893b0.gif" border=0 width="393" height="59" ALT="The Origin of Pumpkin Pie." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> The tradition of this classic Thanksgiving desert originated with the colonists. After harvesting the pumpkins they cut the tops off, removed the pulp and seeds, then filled the inside with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then baked in hot ashes.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="52842640.gif" border=0 width="322" height="100" ALT="Clipart of a pumpkin and other harvest vegetables." ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> Earthenjoy FlowerScaping L.L.C.  ©2005</div> </td> </tr></table></body>