Spices
May Be Used As Potential Pesticides
Fortunately, new evidence review indicates that extracts from common
kitchen seasonings - and plant essences used in aromatherapy -could
become a serious alternative ally against insect pests.
Flower
Power
Harvard recently conducted research and published a study entitled
"Ecology of Flowers." Researchers found that fresh flowers
do have an impact on mental and physical state of being. Learn what
kinds of flowers influence behaviors.
How
to Make a Basic, No-Mess Lasagna Garden
This is what you'll need: water, some old garden timbers, good soil,
and a whole lot of newspaper. This is the easiest way to make an
herb garden. Guaranteed.
What
Happens when Compost Gets too Wet
An update to my earlier article on composting in a Rubbermaid bin.
Includes a video of the overly wet compost and how I fixed the problem.
Perfect
Compost from a Rubbermaid Bin
That's right, you too can enjoy perfect compost for your trees,
flower, and vegetable gardens from a humble Rubbermaid or plastic
bin. Practically any size will work, depending on your garden.
Winter
Gardens
Setting up and working on a winter garden is a great way to get
through the dark and depressing January days. It's also a lot of
fun.
How
To Grow Apple Trees
Ever wanted to grow an apple tree and enjoy some organic apples?
This article will help you begin growing an apple tree.
How
to Grow and Care for a Bonsai Tree
Little trees, as Daniel Laruso called them in The Karate Kid.
Bonsai trees are an ancient art form of cultivating trees in a shallow
tray and carefully pruning them.
How
to Grow Vines for Your Garden
And we're not talking Jack and the Bean stalk. Vines add versatility
to your garden and can cover unsightly structures. And hey, did
you know some vines even flower?
Over
Watering Your Garden
Over watering is probably the biggest cause of house plant death.
This also kills more gardens than you'd think. Check out this article
and learn how to avoid over watering.
Garden
Soil: pH and Alkalinity
Ok, it's not a nice topic. PH and alkalinity. And you thought you'd
never hear the words pH and alkalinity outside your high school
chemistry class! This article offers a very basic primer on good
soil.
Breaking
Down Composting
Composting is a great way to help the environment through recycling
yard and kitchen wastes and turning it into viable, rich soil for
your garden. Nicky Rogers breaks it down for you.
Jimmy's
Story: Keeping Deer Out of Your Garden
In one of his oddest pieces yet, Nicky Rogers gives you a few instructions
on how to keep deer out of your garden while talking about his redneck
neighbor.
Defending
Your Garden with a Fence
While a strong offence may be the best defence, check out this article
and learn why a fence may help you in keeping out some of the most
pesky garden pests.
Why
Buy a Salad When You Can Grow Your Own Salad
You can buy an unhealthy, cheese covered salad at McDonald's, but
salads aren't fast food... especially when you grow your own over
the summer!
Preserving
the Harvest from Your Garden
So you've had a successful harvest from your vegetable garden. You've
given away as many veggies as you can, but there are still more.
How are you supposed to save your harvest and keep it fresh?
Tropical
Plant Care in Temperate Zones
Tropical plants include the popular orchid and hibiscus. If you
live outside of the tropics, you're still in the game for caring
for tropical plants, just check out this article.
Starting
a Garden Indoors with Seeds
While it is easier to obtain seedlings for your garden, sometimes
it's best to start with seeds if you live in an area that experiences
frequent late frosts which inhibit the growing season.
The
Joy of Gardening
You needn't spend an arm or a leg or a vast amount of planning time
in beginning a garden and discovering the joy in growing things.
Check out this article for a few simple tips on how to get going.
Preserving
Fruit from Your Garden
Your grandmother did it. Haven't you always wanted to try canning
or making jams or preserves? This article offers the basics on how
to begin preserving your bumper garden harvest.
Herbing
Up a "Spaghetti" Garden
Spaghetti gardens contain Italian staple herbs like garlic, basil,
and oregano. As you can imagine by the name, spaghetti gardens grow
herbs that are delicious in spaghetti sauce.
Vegetables
from a Square Foot Garden
Square foot gardening is so easy you practically won't believe it.
It's also economical and takes up very little space. Square foot
gardening is perfect for growing a small vegetable garden.
Gardening
with Your Children
Most kids love to garden if they're eased into it and taught that
gardening is something to love and enjoy, not a task or punishment.
Gardening with children is also a great way to make them more health
conscious at a young age.
Growing
Edible Flower in Your Garden
Edible flowers is not just 1960s fantasy. In fact, people have been
eating flowers for thousands of years. Learn in this article what
common flowers are safe to eat and how to prepare them.
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