Understanding Basic Planting Terminology
If you are a busy professional, you may think that gardening isn't a productive way to spend your time, especially if you hit the gym regularly. However, even if you aren't interested in the other health benefits of growing plants, you may want ... [... more]
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Book Review - My Mother's Garden
My Mother’s Garden is a lovely collection of gardening stories that has arrived in bookstores just in time for Mother’s Day. Filled with essays and stories about gardeners who are mothers, as well as gardening excerpts from books and poetry ... [... more]
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Book Review - Plantworks : Bonsai
You want your bed to be at least a foot deep. If you are buying lumber at the store I would recommend getting 2X12s. When you get the sides built or cut to length you want to use a 4x4 post, cut to the height of your bed. Put those in each of the ... [... more]
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Worm Farming - Using Vermiculture To Recycle
Ideally, you should add an inch or so of soil from your yard or garden so that the worms have a nice place to start from. Now, it is time for you to give your worms some scraps. Make sure you only feed grains, fruits, and vegetables. You can add ... [... more]
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What's The Difference Between Annuals, Biennials And ...
There are few real biennial plants as the line between biennial and annual is not very strict. A biennial plant is one that takes two seasons to complete its’ lifespan. The first year they come up as small plants in the fall, they go dormant over ... [... more]
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Getting Control Of Bermuda Grass
Sometimes Bermuda Grass has it's place. It's hardy and does well in hot dry environments. The gardeners problem with Bermuda is it is totally invasive. It sends out little shoots that grow up, over, around and ... [... more]
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Protecting Your Plants From A Spring Freeze
You can also use empty plant pots or buckets to cover your plants. I had a big galvanized bucket that covered three of my cauliflower plants, and I had a couple old 5 gallon buckets that worked well over tomato plants as well. For some smaller ... [... more]
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Growing And Tasting Edible Flowers
I was surprised by just how many flowers are edible. I knew of a few that I usually grow in with my vegetable garden, like Nasturtiums, but I was amazed how many things I am already growing are also edible. For instance, Day Lily, which are ... [... more]
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Fall Gardening To-Do List
Grab your gardening journal and make note of what worked and didn’t work. Also note which plants did especially well this year, as well as which annuals you planted, where you planted them, and how they did. I also like to make note of which ... [... more]
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Seed Starting Basics
Depending on the time of last frost in your area, you’ll want to start seeds between the beginning of February and the end of April. To be successful, you’ll have to have plenty of space and light. You can purchase seed trays and cups at most ... [... more]
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Poinsettias For Holiday Color
Poinsettias' bright and cheerful color are a common sight in holiday decorations and displays. The most common color is the vibrant red, but poinsettias are available in an array of colors, including pink, white, marbled, speckled, and yellow. ... [... more]
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Tips For Planting Trees And Shrubs
Plant Smart- When it comes to digging holes for your new plants, keep in mind that while a simple shovel can do the job, it won’t be easy and can cause some serious back pain. Consider using a tiller or cultivator to loosen the soil before you ... [... more]
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