Vegetable Garden

How to Use a Rototiller

By gailM

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A rototiller seems like a great garden tool, but how easy is it to use? My husband found his Troy-Bilt rototiller extremely useful in the years we maintained huge gardens for the farmer's market. Here's what you need to know about using a ... more »

How to Use Cover Crops to Build Up Garden Soil

By cakewalk

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Cover crops are used when a boost to the soil naturally is wanted. They add nitrogen back into the soil and help prevent erosion. Once they are tilled into the soil, they also provide good food for garden worms which are great for natural ... more »

How to Use Floating Row Covers

By SeventhSibling

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If you have ever had an issue in your garden with bugs or varmints eating your developing produce, a floating row cover may be the solution. A floating row cover, as shown in the picture to the left, is a lightweight material placed directly ... more »

How to Use Newspaper to Deter Weeds in Your Garden

By GreenMomma

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There's more than one way to recycle a newspaper. Recycling them in your garden to keep out the weeds is one of them!.. more »

How to Use Rabbits For Your Garden

By ProfessorSprout

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Hands down, the rabbit is the best animal for a self sufficient farmer or gardener to have. Rabbit manure is considered to be a "COLD" manure which can be freely applied directly to your vegetable and flower gardens, shrubs, trees, ... more »

How to Use Tea Around the House and In the Garden

By aberrant

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Tea is very versatile and helpful... more »

How to Use The Garden During a Recession

By Gardengates

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With all the bad news circulating about the economy most of us have found ourselves or someone we know feeling frightened or depressed. Believe it or not, the garden can offer a number of valuable gifts to help deal with a recession... more »

How to use your garden to help others

By OutdoorWoman

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Most home gardeners experience a unique type of happiness by sharing their garden bounty. They even grow extra to share with friends and family, and often, they still have surplus produce that ends up in the compost pile. With food prices rising, ... more »

How to Water Vegetables in the Desert

By Summer Banks Banks

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The desert is a dry and arid place. You can grow great vegetables in your garden, despite this unrelenting climate. Desert gardening simply requires a little time and a little know how... more »

How to add magnesium sulfate to your garden

By jennandmark

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What dose Epsom Salts do for Plants? Epson salts contain hydrated magnesium sulfate, two elements vital to plant growth. • Sulfur is crucial to the inner workings of plants, but it is almost never lacking in the soil, thanks in part to synthetic ... more »

How to Assess and Corect Soil pH

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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Many times Hydroponic gardeners have results that seem extra ordinary; but, with proper attention to detail, these same results can be had by soil based gardners as well. Successful hydroponics depends first and formost on monitoring the pH of ... more »

How to build a cheap and easy trellis

By derbyka

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A trellis is great for adding a vertical element to your yard or saving space on an apartment patio or balcony. They work well for growing anything from moon flowers (fragrant flowers that open at night) to even cantaloupe! Avoid buying an ... more »

How to Build a Simple Rain Water Collection System

By w1z111

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These days, water conservation is a big thing. We are all encouraged to limit use, and many appliances and fixtures in our homes are designed to minimize wasted water as well... more »

How to Buy Produce Locally and Get Higher Quality Foods

By Susan H Pardoe

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Buying food in your local community gives you peace of mind, knowing you are getting the best quality of produce, meats, etc., for your money. Plus, it helps the farmers in your community, which is great for everyone all around. Here are a few ... more »

How to Choose Plants That Help Keep the Bugs Away

By wendyr

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Pests can sometimes be a problem in the garden. One natural and organic way to help keep those nasty bugs away is to grow plants that those bugs dislike... more »

How to Control Garden Pests Naturally

By Dr. Christopher J. Kline

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Many gardners would rather use natural products to control pests, but are confused about developing an overall strategy for natural pest control. This article will investigate some effective options for controlling pests without toxic chemicals. ... more »

How to Decide What Vegetables You Want to Grow

By AutumnLeavz

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So you've decided to raise your first garden. Thoughts may already be running through your mind about where to put it and how much space. Those thoughts are wonderful. When you decide how much space you have to work with you need to decide WHAT ... more »

How to Freeze Fresh Green Beans

By Willi Galloway

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During the height of summer, green bean plants often produce more beans than one can eat fresh. So why not freeze some of your garden fresh green beans so you can enjoy them in the winter? Freezing is the easiest, safest ways to preserve produce ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Mole

By stlscientist

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Ahhhh summer time, the flowers, the grass, the watering and planting to make everything look picture perfect, and oh yes... the moles! Follow these simple steps to humanely rid your yard and garden of moles... more »

How to Get Rid of Slugs and Snails Organically and Naturally.

By Sensei

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Slugs and snails are common sites in gardens and household pests. They like to live in moist areas and can lay 20 to 100 eggs daily. After reading this 'How to' the user will be able to catch slugs and snails naturally with no chemicals... more »

How to Get Seeds From an Artichoke

By rkayne

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This is how you can grow your own artichokes and get them to seed so you can produce you own from home grown seeds... more »

How to Grow a Depression Garden

By WriterGig

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During the Great Depression, many grew food for their families, even in small suburban lots. These vegetable-producing patches were dubbed depression gardens by some, and the name stuck. Now that a recession is underway, some are predicting ... more »

How to Grow and Freeze Corn

By Angelgirlpj

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I don’t know if you realize but corn does not grow in the cans or in the freezer section. Someone has to do very hard work to get it there. We grow our own and we do that hard work so in the winter months we have fresh tasting corn. We also ... more »

How to grow and harvest summer squash

By Gardengates

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Summer squash is one of the easiest and most prolific vegetables you can grow. Here are a few tips on how to do it successfully... more »

How to Grow Tomato Plants!

By AutumnLeavz

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Tomatoes seem to be the number one gardening choice for home gardeners, especially ones just starting out. Once you have planted your tomatoes these are a few steps to take daily to be sure it stays healthy and produces tasty fruit all season long!.. more »

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