Here are a number of ways to save water in the garden. If you think of more, please comment below and share them with all of us. Compost – Amending your garden or container soil with lots of organic compost will help build the water-holding capacity of that soil reducing run-off. Mulch – Use at [...]
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Earthworms in the Garden
April 12th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Book Reviews, Composting & Fertilizers, Food Gardening, Soil, Vegetable Gardening
Earthworms in the garden are one of the best indicators of soil health and vitality. They are the original recyclers, turning garden waste, grass clippings and even sand into food for your plants. These little wrigglers ingest their own weight daily and expel nutrient and mineral rich castings which will keep everything from carrots to [...]
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How to Grow Potatoes Organically
March 20th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Container gardening, Food Gardening, Potatoes, Vegetable Gardening
Growing your own potatoes will pay big dividends in flavor and nutrition, especially if you grow them organically. Sure, you can buy a ten-pound bag of potatoes in the supermarket for a song, but have you ever put your nose to the mesh opening on that bag and sniffed? Chemicals, fungicide, heaven knows what! How [...]
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Soil – the Heart of Your Garden
March 15th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Composting & Fertilizers, Food Gardening, Plant Diseases, Soil, Vegetable Gardening
Here’s the number one rule for growing a successful garden - Feed the soil, not the plants. Take a look at the natural growth around you – trees, shrubs, grasses, wildflowers – all the nutrients they need for health and vigorous growth are in the soil. Share and Enjoy:
Growing Celery in Containers
March 13th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Celery, Container gardening, Food Gardening, Vegetable Gardening
Celery growing requires a good amount of sun – at least six hours a day. If it’s morning and afternoon sun with a shady break around noon, so much the better. Share and Enjoy:
How to Start a Vegetable Garden the Easy Way
March 2nd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Composting & Fertilizers, DIY Projects & Tool Talk, Irrigation, Landscape Design, Vegetable Gardening
I’ve distilled many years of vegetable gardening experience into a few easy steps. Follow the directions below and you’ll be knee-deep in yummy veggies before you know it! Location – Choose a spot with at least six hours of sunlight and access to water. Method – Decide on in-ground or above-ground. Share and Enjoy:
How to Care For a Vegetable Garden
March 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Composting & Fertilizers, Insects, Irrigation, Plant Diseases, Vegetable Gardening
Irrigation – Make sure you understand the watering needs of each crop you’re growing. Watering at root level is the best method of irrigation because it prevent rot problems and saves a huge amount of water. Lay soaker hoses or drip lines when creating your garden or add them later. Share and Enjoy:
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Vegetable Garden Tips & Tricks
March 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Composting & Fertilizers, Container gardening, Insects, Landscape Design, Plant Diseases, Vegetable Gardening
Thinning – Many vegetables must be thinned to be productive. Thinning simply means removing seedlings so the remaining ones have room to grow. Carrots are number one on this list. No matter how careful you are when seeding, too many carrot plants will pop up. Take the time to carefully pull the extras until each [...]