<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Early Show: Charlie Dimmock: CBSNews.com</title><description>Top The Early Show: Charlie Dimmock Stories from CBSNews.com</description><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main500250.shtml??source=RSS&amp;</link><language>en-us</language><copyright>(c) MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.</copyright><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:36:29 EDT</pubDate><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>CBSNews.com</title><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main500250.shtml??source=RSS&amp;</link><url>http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif</url><width>136</width><height>23</height></image><item><title>Surefire Color Combos For Your Garden</title><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:00:05 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/28/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main3211970.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_3211970</link><description>Charlie Dimmock offered pointers on which ones work, which don't, and finding winners, on The Early Show. She says this could be the best time to make those observations and choices for next year.</description></item><item><title>Grow Your Own Fruit At Home</title><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:30:02 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/22/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main3193823.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_3193823</link><description>Even if you don't have an orchard, you can still grow fruit " you just have to know which fruits work best in small spaces.</description></item><item><title>Homegrown Veggies In The Big City</title><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:00:03 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/07/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main2899355.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_2899355</link><description>Charlie Dimmock offers some ways to plant fruits and vegetables in an urban setting. She also explains how to add edible plants to your flower garden.</description></item><item><title>Making Blah Gardens Beautiful</title><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:30:31 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/20/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main1822017.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_1822017</link><description>The Early Show's gardening guru, Charlie Dimmock, plants seeds of ideas with you.</description></item><item><title>Grow A Truly Green Garden</title><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:30:03 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/21/earlyshow/living/main3188960.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_3188960</link><description>Just because your garden is full of green plants, it doesn't mean that it's environmentally friendly. The Early Show gardening expert Charlie Dimmock says there are ways to go green in your own backyard.</description></item><item><title>Climbing Plants Help Beauty Grow</title><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:16:26 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/05/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main2885998.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_2885998</link><description>Charlie Dimmock lends her expertise on The Early Show.</description></item><item><title>Plants That Thrive In Heat</title><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:30:46 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/18/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main1813166.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_1813166</link><description>Charlie Dimmock notes the ones that do, and tells how to spot them, and grow them, on The Early Show.</description></item><item><title>Gardening Mistakes You Can Avoid</title><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:30:48 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/19/earlyshow/living/chic_on_a_shoestring/main1727329.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_1727329</link><description>The Early Show's gardening guru, Charlie Dimmock, points out some common ones that hurt plants and flowers, and tells how to do things right.</description></item><item><title>TLC For Lawns Now Pays Off Later</title><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 15:35:55 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/12/earlyshow/main1615600.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_1615600</link><description>The Early Show's resident green thumb, Charlie Dimmock, suggests some simple steps you can take now to help assure lush, green grass this summer. She also tells how to aid the growth of young trees.</description></item><item><title>Picking The Proper Garden Plants</title><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:32:09 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/10/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main1605437.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_1605437</link><description>Spring is the perfect time of year to wander around a garden center. But many homeowners get a little nervous about which plants to buy. So, The Early Show's resident green thumb, Charlie Dimmock, has some guidance.</description></item><item><title>Gardening Projects For Kids</title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 13:30:32 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/23/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main792085.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_792085</link><description>If you are a gardener, you may want to inspire your kids to plant as well. British gardener, Charlie Dimmock, visits The Early Show to share some gardening projects that the whole family can enjoy.</description></item><item><title>Create A Rustic Retreat</title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:00:08 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/17/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main781990.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_781990</link><description>It is possible to create a rustic garden with lots of seating in fairly short order. The Early Show's resident gardener Charlie Dimmock shows how to create your own rustic retreat.</description></item><item><title>Keeping Gardens Healthy In Summer</title><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2005 10:00:11 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/19/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main710071.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_710071</link><description>It's easy to get lazy during the summer months, or think the nice weather means you don't have to maintain your garden, but Charlie Dimmock says this really is the season to keep a watchful eye over your plants.</description></item><item><title>Create A Mediterranean Garden</title><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 11:09:31 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/14/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main709058.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_709058</link><description>You don't have to travel abroad to get a relaxing getaway. Now you can have a vacation in your own yard. Gardening guru, Charlie Dimmock shows how to transform a garden into a Mediterranean delight.</description></item><item><title>Know Your Soil</title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:30:21 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/07/13/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main708721.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_708721</link><description>The Early Show resident gardening guru Charlie Dimmock sheds a little light on the subject of shade in gardens. And why it's so important to choose the right plants for your soil.</description></item><item><title>Add Color Quickly To Your Garden</title><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 12:00:05 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/31/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main698686.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_698686</link><description>If you need a great looking garden in a hurry, turn to annuals, says Charlie Dimmock. The Early Show's gardening guru shows how to offer a splash of color, if only for a season.</description></item><item><title>Use Basic Tools To Hoe Your Row</title><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2005 10:30:04 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/19/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main696467.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_696467</link><description>Britain's gardening guru and The Early Show contributor Charlie Dimmock offers her top 10 gardening tools. But don't expect them to be high-tech, gadgety or glamorous. She shows how to use them and offers tips.</description></item><item><title>A Salad Garden To Last All Summer</title><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2005 11:30:05 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/05/18/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main696153.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_696153</link><description>Even if you don't have a big greenhouse, The Early Show gardening guru Charlie Dimmock shows how you can get a salad garden to grow even if you don't have lots of space. Check out her ideas and tips.</description></item><item><title>Plant Around Your Home's Doorway</title><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2005 08:00:08 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/25/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main690813.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_690813</link><description>It's better than any welcome mat, says Britain's star gardener, Charlie Dimmock, who offers ideas on sprucing up the doors to your home. They are a visitor's first impression of you and a greeting to friends and family who regularly come and go.</description></item><item><title>When Spring Flowers Die</title><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2005 08:30:18 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/04/13/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main687850.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_687850</link><description>Daffodils and tulips are bright and cheerful signs that spring has arrived, but what are you supposed to do once the flowers have bloomed and you're left with just boring green leaves? Charlie Dimmock plants some seeds of ideas.</description></item><item><title>Fall: Time For Garden Groundwork</title><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:34:30 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/10/22/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main650894.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_650894</link><description>Summer may be over, but there's still a lot of work to do in the garden. The Early Show gardening guru Charlie Dimmock explains what needs to trimmed up, dug up and cleaned up this fall to prepare gardens for winter and beyond.</description></item><item><title>Falling For Fall Flowers</title><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:51:03 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/10/14/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main649354.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_649354</link><description>If you want to make your garden come alive for autumn, then some stunning flowers may be just the ticket. The Early Show's resident green-thumb, Charlie Dimmock, has lots of ideas.</description></item><item><title>How To Create A Winter Garden</title><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2004 12:25:42 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/28/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main646113.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_646113</link><description>On Wednesday's The Early Show, Charlie Dimmock demonstrates how to transform a corner of your yard into a winter garden of evergreen plants with flowers and berries.</description></item><item><title>Garden Chores</title><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2004 14:14:30 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/13/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main635823.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_635823</link><description>Britain's garden goddess, Charlie Dimmock, offers tips on general garden care for this time of year. Plus, she shows you how to sow seeds correctly and water your plants.</description></item><item><title>Poison-Free Plant Protection</title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2004 10:36:30 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/11/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main635401.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_635401</link><description>On Thursday's The Early Show, gardening guru Charlie Dimmock has tips for protecting your plants from ants, woodlice, ground beetles, slugs, snails and rabbits.</description></item><item><title>Keeping Your Plants Fruitful</title><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:59:30 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/09/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main634993.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_634993</link><description>Charlie Dimmock, The Early Show"s gardening guru, shares the best ways to grow your own salad during the summer, and keep the bounty going strong!</description></item><item><title>Buying Pots And Plants</title><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2004 14:44:58 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/07/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main628013.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_628013</link><description>Charlie Dimmock, The Early Show"s gardening guru, tells what you should look for, and what to avoid, when shopping for plants at a garden center.</description></item><item><title>Giving Height To Your Garden</title><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2004 11:26:14 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/08/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main628167.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_628167</link><description>Britain's garden goddess, Charlie Dimmock, talks about the world of vertical gardening on The Early Show. Plants to consider are: Clematis, climbing hydrangea, climbing roses and honeysuckle.</description></item><item><title>Gardens With Little Light</title><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2004 10:59:55 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/06/29/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main626578.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_626578</link><description>Get a lush, colorful garden, even if most of your yard is covered by shade. The Early Show "horticultural Houdini" Charlie Dimmock shares tricks to make it a naturally interesting area perfect for the summer months.</description></item><item><title>Creating A Knot Garden</title><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2004 20:56:06 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/28/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main614437.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_614437</link><description>If you want a garden with both rugged and delicate beauty, consider building a rock garden with alpine plants. The Early Show"s gardening guru Charlie Dimmock has the grit, gravel and inspiration.</description></item><item><title>Fruit Of Garden Labor</title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 14:00:05 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/26/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main613895.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_613895</link><description>A fruit tree looks great in the spring, and it bears fruit in the autumn, so it may be gorgeous in any home garden. British gardener Charlie Dimmock provides instructions to take care of the tallest plant you may ever tend.</description></item><item><title>Gardening Gifts And Caring Tips</title><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2003 19:06:54 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/12/17/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main589080.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_589080</link><description>If you're not a gardener, picking a gift for the green thumb in your life can be tough. That's why The Saturday Early Show has enlisted the help of Britain's premier gardener, Charlie Dimmock.</description></item><item><title>Time To Uproot</title><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2003 11:30:42 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/12/01/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main586067.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_586067</link><description>Moving a shrub from one part of your yard to another is not a simple task. But with a little know-how and a little muscle, it can be done. Britain's gardener Charlie Dimmock has some tips for making the job easier.</description></item><item><title>Sow Seeds For Next Spring</title><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2003 12:19:27 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/11/04/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main581910.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_581910</link><description>Gardens may look less green this time of year, but The Early Show gardener Charlie Dimmock says a bit of work now will pay off come spring. She shares some tips for flower bed preparation.</description></item><item><title>Economical Gardens</title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:23:49 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/16/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main573589.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_573589</link><description>In today's busy world, even people who like to garden can use some time-saving tips. British gardener Charlie Dimmock shares some of her favorite time- and money-saving tips.</description></item><item><title>Perfect Plants For Trouble Spots</title><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2003 09:58:52 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/09/15/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main573405.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_573405</link><description>If you think your yard is too sunny, too shady, too wet or too dry for a successful garden - think again. No matter how inhospitable the environment, there are plants that can thrive there.</description></item><item><title>Your Plants Need A Drink, Too</title><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2003 12:54:45 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/07/09/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main562380.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_562380</link><description>The sun and dry weather make this a stressful time for plants. So gardening guru Charlie Dimmock has some summer maintenance tips to keep them blooming and looking beautiful.</description></item><item><title>Surprise! Roses Are Easy To Grow</title><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2003 12:09:43 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/07/16/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main563571.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_563571</link><description>Roses are a popular, beautiful flower. But with so many varieties, how do you choose one that's right for you? British gardener Charlie Dimmock  offer basic tips Thursday on choosing and caring for roses.</description></item><item><title>Wildlife Gardens</title><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2003 10:34:05 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/05/26/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main555519.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_555519</link><description>Britain's gardening guru Charlie Dimmock show us how some simple plants can attract beautiful wildlife to your home.</description></item><item><title>Winter: The Perfect Time For Gardening</title><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2003 10:14:46 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/03/03/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main542618.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_542618</link><description>What should you do while you're waiting for spring? British gardening expert Charlie Dimmock says this is the perfect time of year to carry out maintenance that will give you healthier and more abundant flowers.</description></item><item><title>More Than Just A Winter Garden</title><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2003 12:21:40 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/02/04/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main539315.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_539315</link><description>From the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, green thumb Charlie Dimmock shows how to create a bright and beautiful garden for the dark and cold months.</description></item><item><title>Perfect Garden For Halloween</title><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:30:05 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/10/23/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main526747.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_526747</link><description>In the spirit of Halloween, dig in the earth and plant some Silvery Deadnettle, Black Hellebore and Bears Britches. The Early Show"s gardening expert Charlie Dimmock shows how to make magical, macabre, and mysterious gardens.</description></item><item><title>Liven Up The Garden For Fall</title><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2003 13:11:17 EDT</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/08/15/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main518859.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_518859</link><description>British gardening guru Charlie Dimmock, her hands in the topsoil again, offered advice on how to keep a garden beautiful through fall on The Early Show.</description></item><item><title>Strange Plantholders!</title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2002 18:48:10 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/08/09/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main518180.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_518180</link><description>England's gardening guru, Charlie Dimmock, returns to The Early Show to provide tips on how to use disregarded household products to make life more beautiful.</description></item><item><title>Plants To Go With Backdoor Ponds</title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2002 18:48:10 EST</pubDate><link>http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/08/07/earlyshow/contributors/charliedimmock/main517880.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=_517880</link><description>England's gardening guru, Charlie Dimmock, demonstrates what kind of plants go best with inside and outside garden ponds.</description></item></channel></rss>