Every gardener that has developed their own “tricks of the trade” for getting the best results from their plants. Here are a variety of these tips and tricks I have heard and found on my own. Watering Practices: Unless you ...
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Skin Cancer Safety Tips: Protect Yourself While In the Garden
Astronomers and almanacs tell me that spring will have sprung in the Northern Hemisphere at 1:14 AM, Eastern Daylight Time, on March 20, 2012. To the best of my knowledge, no trumpet calls or ringing bells will herald the arrival ...
Read More »Go Heirloom for Growing Tomatoes
When planning your garden, you surely give consideration to what types of plants, vegetables, and herbs you will grow. You think about what your family needs and also what you all enjoy eating. For their wonderful flavor and their healthful ...
Read More »Treating Plant Diseases Naturally
Plants, like people and animals, can develop a number of diseases. Whether you see it in your houseplants or out in the garden, diseases can destroy your greenery quickly if not treated, prevented, or destroyed. It’s probably not the end ...
Read More »Home Grown Potatoes
Potatoes can make an excellent addition to your home garden. They have been a staple of many people’s diets for thousands of years. They are fairly easy to grow, although they do have certain pests and diseases to contend with. ...
Read More »How Earthworms Boost Garden Production
They make many people cringe and little boys love to taunt little girls with them, but earthworms are endlessly useful. Without them, our soil would not be as amenable to growing crops as it is. Depending on where you live, ...
Read More »Off The Grid Garden Checklist for 2012
While your garden is sleeping, it is preparing the foundation upon which your plants will be grown. However, there are still a few things you will need to do to help your garden along. Here is a list of chores ...
Read More »The Hard Facts About Organic Fertilizers
Gardening is a fun and practical pastime. You can work out your stress by working the soil, teach your kids valuable skills and lessons, and, best of all, grow much or even all of your own produce. With a successful ...
Read More »One Simple Way to Improve Soil
Dear Joel,We have very, very acidic soil that is also very rocky with lots of orange-red clay. Help!!! How can we make it better? -Lola V.Read the answer…
Read More »Planning Your Garden In Six Easy Steps
Now is the right time to start planning your vegetable garden. Winter is still here, but spring is peeking its head around the corner. If you have yet to start a vegetable garden, it’s time to renounce your dependence on ...
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