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As I look out on a dreary winter day, my thoughts turn to spring and the chance to work once again in my garden. Since the ice coming down is preventing me from doing this, I can, nevertheless,...
Basil is one of the most versatile, and popular, herbs grown. Used in culinary dishes and for herbal medicine; basil has a multitude of benefits. Most herbs are easy to grow and basil, and all...
Start your seedlings. Make sure that they are in a sunny spot that does not get direct sunlight. I have a perfect spot in my bathroom. There is a large frosted window next to the garden tub. I...
There are lots of advantages from growing tomato plants from seed. The most obvious is the fact that you can grow exactly the varieties you want. Otherwise you are limited to the varieties that...
Wouldn’t you love to have fresh, home-grown produce all year long? All you need is one big pot on your porch, deck, or balcony. Mix in a few growers tricks and you can enjoy the bounty 4 season...
Soil blocks have gained some popularity in the United States within the last 10 years as a growing medium for starting seedlings. Apparently they have been used in Europe for many years, but...
The most popular use of herbs is in the kitchen. A sunny window sill or sunlit filled corner of your kitchen is the perfect place for a kitchen garden. Begin with a simple herb garden. ...
Peppers have always been a popular vegetable to grow in the garden. Bell peppers are native to Central and North America. A sweet green pepper is a pepper that is not yet ripe. Let it grow, and it...
Growing pepper plants from seeds is a really fun and rewarding thing to do in the drab winter. Plus, by growing pepper plants from your own seeds, you can usually purchase a lot more varietals...
With the concern about toxins in fragrances and many chemicals in common household and cosmetic products, here's at least one way to reduce the levels of harmful chemicals: make your own shampoo!...
Make an indoor greenhouse out of any ordinary plant stand, or shelf. A costly outdoor greenhouse isn't needed to start seedlings. A small indoor greenhouse is just as effective and much more...
Eating fresh-picked corn or vine-ripened tomatoes is a life-altering experience. But where do you start? How do you choose from racks of seeds, catalog after catalog and rows upon rows of nursery...
The final step in raising your own seedlings is the process known as “hardening off”. Think of hardening off as a boot camp for plants. Your seedlings have been coddled and fussed over;...
Seedlings will eventually run out of room in their original containers and must be thinned or transplanted. Removing plants from their original flats or containers for transplant is called...
Starting plants from seed indoors is a great way to get a jump-start on spring. Although it takes a bit of a knack, it's not hard - especially when you know a few tricks of the trade.
Living in a part of Australia that is arid and gets periodic rain falls means that it is necessary to save water at all times. In addition if you live under water restrictions and your only...
Starting your own vegetable and flower seedlings from seed doesn’t mean you need to buy special plastic trays and containers or peat pots. Recycling plastic food containers into seed-starting...
Native people from North America referred to beans, corn and squash as the "three sisters" since they grow so well together. Corn stalks provide a "pole" for the pole beans to...
I hear a lot of people claiming their home garden, or truck garden, is organic but since I work hard to keep mine organic I know that it's probably not true. Go through my checklist and see if...
Before you direct sow your vegetables seeds, you have to prepare the bed into which they will be received. If you have been tending and amending the soil throughout the growing season, this...
There are various options for seed starting containers; some of them work well and others don’t do the job very effectively. I’ve tried numerous kinds and have my favorites, but each one does...
Eggplant, a warm-season crop, is among the easiest veggies to grow. It also ranks among the most beautiful, and the prettiest rarely make it to the supermarket - smooth, glossy globes, teardrops,...
Pond Cypress trees are deciduous conifers that once grew widely throughout North America. The Pond Cypress is often surrounded by growths called "knees", which are tree roots that grow...
The easiest way to get a jump start on pesto season is to buy a few basil starts at a nursery. However, the problem with this tactic is that the basil seedlings offered for sale are often tall and...
Artichokes - From a seed packet to the dinner table.
Your garden will be the envy of the neighborhood using a natural alternative to fertilizer. Promote growth, color and health of your plants and flowers with this easy to use method. This...
Pumpkins come in many sizes, shapes and colors; from gigantic ones to deep orange or pure white. Most grow at the end of trailing vines. Smaller pumpkin varieties can be trained to grow up...
Yes, the cabbage from the store is bitter, but if you grow your own, for some reason, it seems to have a sweeter flavor than store-bought! Try it and see!
Raising your own transplants to set out in your vegetable garden has some disadvantages. For one it is more work than going to the nursery and buying seedlings ready to plant out. It is also...
Your seeds have germinated and are up. You have rows and rows of tiny sprouts pushing through your growing media. Take a moment to savor the magic and the thrill of life reborn again. Now, get...
An eggshell is just the right size for starting new seedlings. And kids love the novelty of "hatching" their very own plants.
The heady scent of sweet peas is an old-time favorite. This annual (grows just one year) vine is easy to start from seed - in fact, you probably won't find established seedlings in nurseries....
No lover of authentic Mexican cuisine would be without a steady supply of tomatillos. Fortunately, these green gems with the odd, papery skin are a cinch to grow. As you'd expect from a...
Would you like to grow cabbage without dusting with nasty chemicals
Growing your own food can be a great hobby and can contribute to saving money on your monthly grocery bills. You don't need to buy a family farm to grow your own food, however. Container...
Goji berries are one of ancient China and Mongolia's best kept secrets. These berries are used in many forms in cooking and are quite common in the east. Of course this hasn't translated to...
This article will focus on those who have new gardens with soil that has not yet been amended. This is your first time to plant vegetable seedlings and you need some basic advice on how to do your...
Broccoli - a fall garden staple. Here you'll find step by step directions for planting and harvesting broccoli.
It does not matter if you have a garden or not, you can grow some vegetable easily on your backyard or even on a balcony. Having your own vegetable is fun. If you have children provide them their...
While many vegetables will grow just fine and produce bountiful harvests from seeds planted directly in the ground, some need a head start, especially in areas with short growing seasons.
Looking to start your own garden this year? Skip the expense of purchasing seedlings and grow them yourself. If you start your plants indoors approximately 6 weeks before planting (about 4 weeks...
The obvious benefit of growing plants from seeds is the cost. However, it also intriguing to see what will grow from the little things. One of my favorite houseplant was a grapefruit tree that...
It feels like spring outside. The sun is shining and the temps are in the 70s, at least for today. If you’re like most gardeners, you’re eager for planting time as you’ve had your seed for weeks,...
Making your own little garden is a fun thing to do. You need no large garden to grow your desired plant. It is always pleasure watching your seedlings grow healthily within your fingertip. Besides...
Starting seeds indoors not only gives you a chance to garden when its too cold outside, but it lets you get a jump on the season when spring rolls around. It's a lot less expensive way to get a...
There are advantages to growing heirloom plants in your home garden. Heirloom tomatoes have distinct characteristics that hybrid plants may not have.
We have all seen pictures of award-winning giant pumpkins that can tip the scales at more than 1000 pounds. How do they grow such giant pumpkins? Whether you are entering a pumpkin...
If you've ever had a vegetable garden, you know that they can be a real treat. However, they can also be a lot of work! Watering and weeding are not the fun part of gardening. If you want to...
Growing Sweet Williams Flower Seeds is fun, easy and rewarding. A very sweetly fragrant plant the Sweet Williams not only adds beauty to your garden but also brings the sweetest smell to the air....
Squash is divided into two types--summer squash and winter squash. The most popular is summer squash which has a softer skin. Winter squash has a hard shell. Both types grow on vines and both have...
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