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Shirley Bovshow "Eden Maker"

"EdenMaker" and "Foodie Gardener" are my online monikers because I design landscapes and edible gardens. I have 4 kids, 3 dogs and only 1 husband! My passion is design, growing food, and crafting. Watch me on the "Home & Family" show on Hallmark channel as their Garden Lifestyle expert. Other blogs: FoodieGardener.com and GardenCenterTV.com

Need Some Inspiration for Your Personalized Garden Shed?

Need Some Inspiration for Your Personalized Garden Shed?

Need some inspiration for your personalized garden shed?   I've been challenged  by Debra Prinzing's book, Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways to consider the creative use of sheds within the garden as personal retreats, work spaces and hobby rooms. Although I'm a…

10 Comments / 1115 View / November 28, 2008

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Garden Coma: What Will You Do While Your Garden Sleeps?

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I need a reality check because I garden in southern California where the sunshine is abundant and the weather is ideal for year round gardening. I know this is not the case for many of my cold climate gardening friends…

19 Comments / 397 View / November 17, 2008

Lechuza Self Watering Containers

Lechuza “Self Watering” Plant Containers!

Lechuza Self Watering Containers

  The Lechuza, "Self Watering" Plant containers were a hit at the Independent Garden Center Show, Chicago.   Garden Center TV: Post #5   The reason why I have failed with some of my container plants is because of improper watering….

9 Comments / 1359 View / November 6, 2008

Shirley Bovshow in the rose garden

My Halloween Fun: Stealing Grapes From a Park!

Shirley Bovshow in the rose garden

EdenMaker Story   : Garden Designer Shirley Bovshow shows her sneaky side in the garden.   Now that I'm an adult, it would seem silly for me to go trick or treating on Halloween. Oh, I miss the goodies! My…

7 Comments / 307 View / October 31, 2008

Mulch 101: The Art of Selecting the Perfect Garden Mulch!

Mulch 101: The Art of Selecting the Perfect Garden Mulch!

EdenMaker Tip: Recycled tumbled glass mixed with broken tile is used as mulch in this garden vignette Mulching your garden bed is an art form? It is to me!  When I have over one-hundred different materials that can be used…

20 Comments / 9143 View / October 22, 2008

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The World Needs More “Eden Makers!” Are you One?

Japanese garden sculpture for bonsai

The World needs more "eden makers," are you one?     What is an Eden Maker?   “An Eden Maker is a person who brings a little bit of paradise to the world by creating a garden, growing a plant or…

35 Comments / 435 View / October 10, 2008

Have You Tried the Back-Saving “Potlifter” in Your Garden?

Have You Tried the Back-Saving “Potlifter” in Your Garden?

Garden Center TV Post #4 Independent Garden Center Show 2008      Gardening can provide a great physical workout especially when you are involved in sustained gardening activity. I  even enjoy lifting heavy objects because I can skip my weight…

4 Comments / 271 View / October 6, 2008

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