Pain-Free Gardening
Pain-Free GardeningI'd like to give some pointers on proper gardening posture and techniques to avoid injuries.The first step is to stretch the legs and trunk for five minutes before beginning any...
View ArticleIndoor Wildflower Garden
Indoor Wildflower GardenHere is how to bring beautiful wildflowers indoors and use their seeds to create more flowers.Wildflowers grow best without too much attention. They are defined as any flower...
View ArticleYard Irrigation
Yard IrrigationHere are the basics of lawn and garden irrigation.There are many varieties of hoses available to help you take the water where you need it.You will need a hose management system of some...
View ArticleSquare Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew
First the location Pick an area that gets 6-8 hours of sunshine daily. Stay clear of trees and shrubs where roots and shade may interfere.Have it close to the house for convenience. Existing soil is...
View ArticleCold Frames and Hotbeds
Cold Frames and HotbedsA cold frame is a simplistic plant growth structure designed to protect tender plants during the winter, harden started plants before setting them outdoors or start cool-season...
View ArticleStarting Seeds Indoors
Starting Seeds IndoorsWhat You'll NeedA Sunny Window:Plants like a southern exposure. If you don't have a window that will do, consider investing in some cool-white florescent bulbs.Containers: Try...
View ArticleGuide to Fertilizer
Guide to Fertilizer Three of the elements necessary for plant growth are oxygen, hydrogen and carbon. They are available from the environment. Plants also need nutrients that are not as readily...
View ArticleComposting is easy
Composting is easy. You don't need any special knowledge or equipment, and it takes only a little extra effort to collect your wastes and establish an active compost pile. Once you've got it going, it...
View ArticleContainer Gardening:
Container Gardening: What and How to PlantDeciding What to PlantChoosing plants is somewhat like choosing containers: before you choose, consider your requirements and the requirements of the plants....
View ArticleExtending the Season
Extending the SeasonContending with the elementsFew gardeners are content with the growing season they're dealt by Mother Nature. In the North, that season can be as short as 90 days -- barely enough...
View ArticleBuilding Healthy Soil
Building Healthy SoilWhat's in the soil? Though some gardeners may be blessed with perfect soil, most of us garden in soil that is less than perfect. If your soil has too much clay in it, is too...
View ArticlePest and Disease Control
Pest and Disease ControlTake care of your plantsInsect pests and plant pathogens are a challenge for every gardener and the temptation to wipe them out is strong. We encourage you to resist the urge...
View ArticleEdible Flowers from your Garden
Edible Flowers from your GardenFirst and foremost, there are a few things that I must point out when considering using flowers as an edible garnish!1) Flowers are ONLY edible if they are either...
View ArticlePlanting Potatoes in the Home Garden
Planting Potatoes in the Home GardenOne of the most popular vegetables in the home garden is the "Irish" potato. A native of South America, the potato didn't become an important food crop until it was...
View ArticleGoing For the Green (Green Onions)
Going For the Green (Green Onions)Green onions taste like the scent of a fresh-mown lawn--that mild onion fragrance floating on the air. Those wild onions cut down by your mower are cousins to the one...
View ArticleRock Gardens
Rock Gardens If your property has a slope dotted with interesting or weathered rock formations, you have an ideal spot for a rock garden. If nature hasn't provided you with the ideal location, all you...
View ArticleFlower's blooming in the Spring
Flower's blooming in the SpringSavannah, Ga is ablaze with azalea blooms. So beautiful! This has been a grand year for them as the cold weather came before the buds, unlike last year. The Bradford...
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RO's Oranges in Oregon.......
I wish RO would come share how he is keeping his oranges thriving in Oregon, when the growers are having such a hard time in CA. ...Read More
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