Saturday, January 17, 2015

Compost

 

Compost" is derived from the word, "Decompose". When plants decompose, they are transformed to a nutrient-rich, soil-like composition which is unsurpassed for growing most plants. The pH of Compost is usually very near neutral (neither "sweet" nor "sour"), which is an added benefit. This is the process which takes place in nature to replentish the soil's nutrients.


Compost sifted through the sides of a wastepaper can.

Compost

Friday, January 9, 2015

Raised Bed Gardening

Raised Bed Gardening

Raised bed gardening is gardening within beds that are raised above the normal soil line. Typically a raised garden bed will be about 6-12 inches high...Raised bed gardens are used when the native soil is too poor or is difficult to work...When filling your raised garden bed you should use a good mix of top soil, compost, and peat moss...

Raised Bed Gardening

Rain Barrels and composters

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Monday, January 5, 2015

Armenian Yard Long Cucumbers

IMG_0227 The Aremenian Yard Long Cucumber is a large light green, ribbed cucumber...The first time I planted Yard Long Cucumbers I was surprised ...the Armenian Yard Long Cucumber will seem to grow over night...

Armenian Yard Long Cucumbers

Specials

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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Herb Gardening

 

Herb Gardening

Herb GardeningHerb gardening is becoming more and more popular every day, and for a good reason. Herbs have practical value, serve a purpose, and with herb gardening you can actually use your plants. When most people think of herb gardening they automatically think of cooking, but herbs are also grown for their pleasant aroma and their beauty.

Specials

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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Gardening tips

 

Gardening tips to avoid fungus during summer

Gardening tips to avoid fungus during summerMost of us are ready to invest huge amount for landscaping and gardening to give face lift for our home. But we failed to prune when the plants needed it, and then your highly invested landscape looks terrible than ever. So this is a high time to know about the gardening tips for better maintenance of your lawn. Do follow the following gardening tips for better life of your garden: -

Specials

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Friday, January 2, 2015

Gardening Plants

 

Gardening Plants

Gardening PlantsWhen it comes to gardening plants, there are too many to name. Gardening plants can refer to flowers, shrubs, herbs, vegetables, fruits, and many more. There are also gardening plants that are in season at different times of the year, some in fall and winter, others in spring and summer. Whatever type of gardening you decide is your forte; there are plenty of gardening plants available to suit your preferences.

Specials

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Thursday, January 1, 2015

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Gardening Book

Gardening BookGardening books come in all different shapes and sizes and offer more information on gardening than can be found anywhere else. Anything anyone ever wanted to know about gardening can be found in a gardening book. Gardening books are not expensive, and will end up being worth much more than you will pay for one. Not only can gardening books be used for personal use, they are also an excellent gift for a gardening friend.

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