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Dec 17th, 2012 |
By Esther
Exotic tropical plants can be grown for more than just their lush beauty. Some of these plants are edible as well, and even in the middle of winter they can reward a patient gardener with unique spices or sweet fruits for the family to enjoy. There is something very satisfying in peeling a tangerine from your own personal tree or being greeted with the aroma of passionflower blooms during the cold months. The best part is that these tasty tropical fruits are often surprisingly easy to grow indoors. Benefits Exotic crops bring several benefits to
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Tags: coffee, container, exotic, Food, fruit, gardening, indoor, tropical
Oct 15th, 2012 |
By Esther
As the winter months descend upon us all, it can be a bit depressing thinking about the layers of snow blanketing our growing spaces. While some vegetables will certainly do just fine in the colder months, there are certain plants that simply won’t survive between the first and last frosts. A great alternative, if you
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Aug 4th, 2012 |
By Carmen
Composting can be a great way to add inexpensive fertilizer and nutrient-rich soil to your garden, as well as an eco-friendly way to reduce the amount of waste that you produce. Composting is also very easy, although it takes a bit of time and care to do properly. Once you get into the habit, composting becomes second nature! What Is Compost? Compost is simply decomposed organic matter that has turned into dark and crumbly soil. Decomposition happens organically in nature, but the process of composting at home accelerates the natural process by keeping decomposing material
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Tags: compost, container, fertilizer, gardening, ingredients
Feb 20th, 2012 |
By Esther
Container gardening dates back thousands of years to ancient cultures from places like Egypt, Rome, and the Orient. Despite lack of archaeological evidence to support their exact whereabouts, Greek and Roman writers like Strabo and Rufus documented other details about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the most famous container gardens in the history
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