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Your clumsy little ball of fur may seem like he'll stay a baby forever, but one day he will be a noble and coordinated full-grown adult. The timing depends on many factors, including breed and size, nutrition, and individual differences.
Planting a tomato tower requires you to choose a location with a lot of support. Plant a tomato tower with help from the owner of Eden Condensed, a small space garden design in Los Angeles, California, in this free video clip.
Hardening off a tomato plant is something that you do after they have already been planted in cubes. Harden off a tomato plant with help from the owner of Eden Condensed, a small space garden design in Los Angeles, California, in this free video clip.
Planting tomatoes in a tire is great if you want to create a garden in a small space. Plant tomatoes in a tire with help from the owner of Eden Condensed, a small space garden design in Los Angeles, California, in this free video clip.
Sweet and lucious, the first bite of vine-ripened tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is the flavor every vegetable gardener associates with summer -- it's a flavor gardeners eagerly anticipate all winter as they dream of the day their garden is in full bloom. Sometimes, to their disappointment, that first fruit isn't as sweet and beautiful as they hoped, in fact, it's partially hollow. When tomatoes develop with a hollow inside, it's often a symptom of a stressful environmental problem.
Late winter marks the season for tomato seedlings. Starting tomatoes (Solanacea) from seed is not only economical, but also usually allows you a wider selection of cultivars than you'd find at your local nursery. The process of starting tomatoes from seed isn't hard, but a few problems can derail your efforts. Fortunately, most problems with tomato seedlings can be overcome with proper plant care.
Many people enjoy tomatoes for their flavor, their antioxidant benefits and their nutritive qualities. This versatile summer fruit is often even more delicious and more nutritious when plucked straight from your backyard garden, according to Leo Galland, M.D., founder of PillAdvised.com. But considering the time and energy required to grow your own tomatoes, you might wonder how long your tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) will live and produce fruit.
In theory, it's not advisable to grow tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) in the bed most recently occupied by potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). That's because the two vegetables, both members of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, share many of the same pests known for overwintering in the soil and attacking nightshade plants in the spring. In addition, your potato vines will have used up many of the soil nutrients now needed by tomatoes. Sometimes, however, you don't have enough garden space to avoid planting one nightshade crop following another. Minimize the usual problems by growing a nitrogen-rich cover crop during the winter. In addition,…
The desire for an early tomato may lead you to put in your plants before your area's final frost date. Generally, tomatoes require warm soil and temperatures in the 80s to grow best. But if you'd like to get a head start on the summer vegetable season, protect tender young plants from freezing.
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) and lettuce (Lactuca sativa) plants have similar cultural requirements and growing temperatures. The similarities between these two cool-season vegetable plants allow gardeners to plant them together, saving space in the garden. Both broccoli and lettuce plants grow in most U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones, where they thrive in full sunlight and fast-draining, nutrient-rich, moist soil with a pH level of 6.2 to 6.8. The best time to plant broccoli and lettuce starter plants, or starts, together is in spring, just after or two weeks prior to the last average frost date.
Ideal for the novice vegetable gardener, tomatoes are a highly productive plant that can grow in a multitude of ways in large spaces and small. While the care and planting is often the key to a delicious, home-grown tomato, seeking out books offering tips and tricks on cultivating, plant and seed selection, soil and harvesting often makes the difference between good tomatoes and great ones.
Tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum) do not tolerate frost and require copious amounts of sunlight and heat to produce large, tasty fruit. Tomatoes require at least eight hours of sunlight per day and fast-draining, nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Planting tomatoes in old tires provides these warm-season vegetables with extra heat at the beginning of the growing season and support as they grow. The best time to plant a tomato start is in the spring, two weeks after the last average frost date.
Tomato lovers will tell you that that there's nothing like the sweet, juicy taste of a sun-warmed tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) picked fresh from the plant. Growing your own tomatoes can be a rewarding and delicious endeavor and can make you the most popular person in your neighborhood. Repopulating your garden with new seedlings every spring, though, can be a hassle, and you might wonder if you can coax tomatoes from the plants you put in the ground last spring.
Homeowners looking for a pop of color in a shady area can’t go wrong with the rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.). Showy flowers in vibrant shades of purple and pink bloom in late spring and carry on throughout the growing season. Even when grown in their ideal temperature range in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8, though, something may occur to cause growing problems in the spring.
Blossom-end rot can affect even healthy-looking tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum). The fruits develop a sunken area on the blossom end, which quickly turns black and soft. If allowed to progress, mold and fungus may begin growing on the fruit. Although blossom-end rot looks ugly, plants can recover if properly cared for, because disease isn't the cause of the rotten fruits. A tomato plagued by blossom-end rot can begin producing juicy, healthy fruit at the next flowering cycle with a few minor adjustments to your garden maintenance routine.
Originating in South America, the much-loved garden tomato has slowly worked its way into the world’s cuisines. Initially, though, Europe gave it a chilly reception. In “Receipt Book” published in 1602, the author stated, “Tomatoes should never be eaten raw as death will be instantaneous.” Fortunately, truth prevailed and tomatoes are now a garden staple. When planning your garden, use general guidelines to determine how many tomato plants (Lycopersicon esculentum or Lycopersicon lycopersicum) to sow per person.
Bring a splash of color to a shaded woodland garden with white trillium (Trillium grandiflorum). This low-growing, shade-loving perennial blooms in spring and early summer with the large white flowers. White trillium grows 12 to 18 inches tall in clumps 6 to 12 inches wide in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8.
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) require sufficient space to reach their full-grown size in the garden, but that space varies depending on the specific type of tomato. The height of the tomato doesn't always accurately reflect the depth and width the plant will reach at maturity. Understanding the different types of tomatoes and average size and planting space necessary can help you better plan your garden.
Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis) and tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) have little in common other than the color of the ripe fruit and the bird's plumage, yet home gardeners sometimes see them together. The bright red bird birds commonly visit feeders year round. They nest all summer and have to feed not only themselves but also their hungry offspring. Sometimes dinner includes ripe tomatoes.
During the first year of your child's life, she grew by leaps and bounds. As she approaches her teenage years, her body will once again undergo rapid and dramatic changes. This process may last for a few years, and parents may be stumped when it comes to knowing if a child's growth has ended.
North Idaho has a short growing season that can interfere with tomatoes ripening on the plant by late summer. Hard spring frosts in north Idaho can delay the actual garden planting time, since tomatoes are sensitive to freezing temperatures. Planting tomatoes indoors or in a cold frame earlier than the suggested outdoor planting dates gives you a jump-start on the season for fruit that ripens on the vine by mid- to late-summer.
The most common name of agave attenuata is Foxtail Agave. Find out how you can grow agave attenuata with help from an experienced professional gardener in this free video clip.
Plants should always be grouped together in a terrarium based on a number of factors including size. Group plants together in a terrarium with help from a garden shop owner in this free video clip.
It seems counter-intuitive to plant cool season garden plants in August while it can still be hot, but that is the best time to get them started in mild-winter climates of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 11. Cole crops, root vegetables and greens germinate well from seed or establish well as transplants before cool weather sets in. Plant fall crocus, bearded iris, cool-season annuals and spring-blooming perennials in late summer. A second planting of warm-season tomatoes and eggplants gives a fall harvest.
Planting a tomato starter is something that you need to do in a very particular way for the best possible results. Plant a tomato starter with help from the owner of Healing Grounds Nursery in this free video clip.
Growing tomatoes horizontally has a number of clear benefits over other growing methods. Grow tomatoes horizontally with help from the owner of Healing Grounds Nursery in this free video clip.
The secret to growing a better bush tomato rests within a few key areas of your preparation process. Grow a better bush tomato with help from the owner of Healing Grounds Nursery in this free video clip.
When it comes to growing ornamental pepper, not all methods are created equal. Find out about the best ways to grow ornamental pepper with help from the operator of a certified bio-dynamic nursery in this free video clip.
Planting a salsa garden can include things like jalapenos and tomatoes. Plant a salsa garden with help from a classically-trained chef with experience in both world class restaurants and private dining companies in this free video clip.
Heirloom tomatoes aren't just for your outside garden anymore. Learn how to grow heirloom tomatoes in containers with help from a professional gardener in this free video clip.
Planting and growing tulips requires a very specific process that will ultimately pay for itself in the form of a beautiful garden. Plant and grow tulips with help from a professional gardener in this free video clip.
Cichlids are a popular type of freshwater tropical fish for home aquariums, and at least one group within the species, tilapia, are also farmed for food. There are hundreds of varieties of cichlids, though only a limited number are kept in home aquariums. Each of these varieties has its own growth characteristics, including growth rate and age at maturity. Some of the fast-growing species have been reported to add as much as an inch per month to their size. There are four main factors that will determine how fast cichlids grow, and how big they ultimately get.
When you enter the Deku Tree in "Zelda: Ocarina of Time" you must confront three plants that will attempt to kill you. Successfully destroying the plants makes it possible to obtain a Deku Nut. Deku Nuts are useful for stunning enemies and making it easier to attack powerful foes. Once you leave the basement and defeat the Deku Scrub, listen closely to its message. The clue for defeating the three plants is given at this point. You must kill the plants in a specific order, otherwise, they will regenerate.
Fragrant sumac produces yellow flowers in spring and erupts into a mass of attractive red leaves for autumn. It withstands frost and heat while requiring little water and minimal maintenance. Planting sumac at the right time is the most vital part of growing the plant successfully in your garden.
Wetlands are defined as areas continuously saturated with groundwater, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency's definition. By this definition, wetland areas are generally inhospitable to Giant Miscanthus, which require very moist but not saturated soil to thrive. If you're looking to plant the crop in a wetland environment, you'll have to take a few extra steps to ensure their success.
If your LG phone is having software operating system issues, it's possible that your operating system output could show up as upside down and backward, making the phone very difficult, if not impossible, to use. Instead of contacting customer service or sending the phone back to LG, you can save some hassle by employing common fixes, such as pulling the battery and updating the firmware.
Overwatering a plant is avoidable, but it’s simple to do if you aren’t paying attention. Giving a plant too much water or placing it in a medium that doesn’t drain well can kill the plant and provide a convenient home for fungi, bacteria and other pests that can eventually infest nearby plants. Getting an overwatered plant to recover is tough and, in many cases, can be impossible if the damage is too great. Give it a try, though, just in case the plant isn't as injured as it looks.
Wisteria is a rampant blooming vine much beloved by gardeners in the southern United States. A drive along southern roads in the spring reveals the pendulous purple blossoms covering trees, walls and fences. While it is beautiful when allowed to grow wild, it also makes a striking accent when grown as a standard in a container. Container-grown wisteria are often used to grow trellised plants on porches, pergolas, and balconies. Wisteria thrive in containers with the proper soil and care, and can make even small gardens special.
Vertical growing is the traditional method to propagate tomatoes, but it isn’t always effective in cooler climates. Another option is trench or horizontal growing, which allows you to protect the delicate seedlings from cooler temperatures while providing them with enough sunlight to thrive and grow. This method is safe for use in hotter climates as well and doesn’t require expert horticultural knowledge or expensive equipment to succeed.
When looking at the limited variety of tomatoes in a supermarket, you'd never imagine the thousands of different types you can grow. If you love growing and eating tomatoes, however, you might have ventured into some of the more exotic specialties of this delicious food. The black truffle hybrid tomato is a more recent option in tomato varieties.
If you have basic sewing skills, you can stitch up an entirely new wardrobe for yourself out of the items you no longer wear. Grab an over-sized cardigan sweater, turn it upside down and with a little stitching it will become a fitted wool pencil skirt. You can also make a mini skirt out of a shorter cardigan.
The “giant” scallop, or sea scallop (a larger version of the bay scallop), is found in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Newfoundland to North Carolina, as well as in the Pacific Northwest. If you are currently a shellfish farmer in one of these areas, giant scallops could be a valuable addition to your product base. You can use the same long-line system that you use for oysters, and either grow your “crops” concurrently, or stagger their growth time for income purposes.
Magnolias (Magnolia spp.) are prized for their fragrant, showy blooms. They range from dense shrubs to towering trees, and they are most often seen in the southern part of the United States, according to the Clemson Cooperative Extension website. Some magnolias are deciduous -- they lose their leaves in the fall -- while others retain their leaves year-round. Both types of magnolias can suffer from a number of leaf problems, including ones related to insects, diseases and fungi.
The fish's beautiful colors make the oranda goldfish popular among aquaculturists. The trademark body part of an oranda goldfish is the rasberry-like hood on its forehead. Some oranda goldfish are solid orange with metallic scales, while others have white or reddish spots all over their bodies. Large oranda goldfish specimens grow 8 to 12 inches long. Oranda goldfish live in tanks or ponds and have specific requirements in their diet, water temperature and breeding habits.
Peacock spike moss, or Selaginella uncinata, is a semi-evergreen member of the “fern ally” family that is native to China. It grows to only 6 inches tall with a spread up to 2 feet. Plants reproduce through spores and do not produce flowers. This attractive small plant makes a nice groundcover and does well in hanging baskets and window boxes. If you grow it in shade and well drained soil, you should have few problems.
Rutabagas develop a mild, sweet flavor once they reach maturity. These root vegetables reach maturity and develop their best taste after exposure to a light frost, so they are typically dug in mid- to late fall after the roots reach a diameter of 3 to 5 inches. The edible portion of the vegetable is the root, which makes it difficult to judge maturity unless you dig down to verify the size of the roots. You can harvest them when they are as small as 2 inches if a hard frost threatens, as the roots won't survive a freeze.
Vegetables require intense lighting conditions to feed themselves and produce an abundance of edible parts for the gardeners who grow them. While leafy vegetables can sometimes be grown in lower light conditions, tomatoes are not adapted to grow in less than full sun. Improvements are being made in breeding tomato plants that require less sun, but these plants are not available to commercial markets.
If you want to impress your friends and neighbors with huge, edible vegetables from your garden, growing giant pumpkins may be what you’re looking for. The size of pumpkin you grow begins with the type of seeds you plant. Pumpkin varieties range in size from miniature 3-inch babies to 500-pound monsters. Plant the seed for the size you want, and use organic growing methods to ensure fertile soil that will provide your plants with the nutrients and conditions they need to produce super-sized pumpkins. In areas with a short growing season, start your giant pumpkins indoors, and transplant them outdoors…
If you've never grown tomatoes before, you're in for an adventure. Tomato plants are furry, sticky, unwieldy things that need pruning or caging to tame them. The fruit itself is subject to several problems, including cracked skins, blossom end rot, and even a tail. Depending on your definition of a tail, though, the condition is probably not serious.
Tall, narrow evergreens quite at home in hot, dry Mediterranean climates, Italian cypress trees create absolute privacy when planted 3 feet apart as a living fence. They also make dramatic dark green vertical accents when potted and placed to frame a home’s entrance. Italian cypress is easy-care, drought-tolerant and hardy to USDA hardiness zone 7. Plant it when it’s dormant, preferably on a day that is not windy when the soil is fully moist and rain is expected.
