In a previous article I recommended raised beds as one of the preferred methods of gardening. In this article I want to go into growing mediums for your garden. First I want to explain the three basic components to the process required for plants to grow. They are photosynthesis, respiration …
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How Much Time & Work Is Required There are as many gardening styles and methods as there are gardeners. When planning the size of your garden you can’t overlook the amount of work it will take to maintain it. A wise man (or women) once said, “If you love what …
Sometimes all it takes is a little basic planning to avoid the most common mistakes made by first time gardeners. Start First With The Basics, It’s Important To Get That Right Plants require sufficient food, water and sun to thrive. If you can get these at least partially right you …
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At the time I decided to go with raised bed gardening I didn’t realize how advantageous they really were. With that said there are some things I would certainly do differently. For my first raised bed I wanted it to be an attractive addition to the backyard. Having experience with retaining …
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Most gardeners probably have their favorite tomato cultivar. Mine is an heirloom that’s been cultivated for over 100 years. I’m not sure how it got it’s name but It’s called Brandywine. The Brandywine Story There isn’t a lot known about it’s history but through my research into it’s background I …
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There are few things in this world that can match the ROI of growing vegetables from seeds. Of course you’ll need to invest in a few other things before you can utilize the benefits but don’t let that stop you. Just start small and let it evolve from there. If …
There’s something about a running waterfall that soothes and fascinates the observer. When you see one you can’t help but stop and watch it for awhile. Who can say if it’s the bubbling sound or the unending motion of the water cascading down to the pool below. Whatever it is …
Whether you believe in it or not, what I’m about to say will surprise you. The controversy ends here with this explanation. You’ll have no choice but to agree. The facts are undeniable. All gardeners will benefit through this approach. Let’s Start With This Example Basic companion planting recommendations lists …
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Every medicinal herb garden should include these 5 perennial herbs, chamomile, yarrow, lemon balm, echinacea and peppermint. These five basic herbs are safe and effective for the vast majority of people when used as simple teas, poultices or salves. Chamomile What it is: There are two varieties of chamomile: German …
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Who doesn’t love a fresh home grown salad? You could be dining on five tasty vegetables that you can grow in less than a month. Here’s my list with all the details and links where you can purchase the seeds to get started right away. First on the list is Salanova Green Sweet …
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