Grow Organic Vegetables

(Fri Feb 24th, 2006, by Vince Apps)

There are more reasons than ever why anybody with access to a few square feet of the outdoors should grow their own organic vegetables. You may be shocked at how much of the produce at your local supermarket has been genetically modified. Some estim...

The Orchid Myths - What is the Truth

(Fri Feb 24th, 2006, by Bob Roy)

Here are some of the popular orchid myths #1 Orchids are Carnivorous They are not, in fact, they pollinate by luring insects to them but they do not eat the insects. This helps the orchid gardening Orchid Myths#2 Orchids come from the Tropics Some o...

Concrete Mold buying tips.

(Fri Feb 24th, 2006, by Delmar Germyn)

You may be considering casting (sometimes called "pouring") molds using concrete, cement, plaster, ceramic material, wax, soap, and even hypertufa is used as a medium. Molds (sometimes spelled "moulds") can be made from a variety of materials. There ...

THREE EASY GARDEN DESIGNS YOU CAN CREATE

(Fri Feb 24th, 2006, by Dakota Caudilla)

Garden No. 1: The Japanese garden. Creating a Japanese garden is an interesting project because the Japanese garden design depends on symbolism as much as it depends on plant elements. What is most important for a Japanese garden design is a prevai...

How to Choose the Right Bulbs for Your Spring Flower Garden

(Fri Feb 24th, 2006, by Linda Paquette)

Choosing the right bulbs involves more than just selecting colors and cultivars. Timing, bulb size, and most importantly, bulb health are equally significant factors in designing your spring garden. Before purchasing any bulbs, know the differences ...

New for 2006- Granite Flexible Preformed Rock Pond Kits

(Fri Feb 24th, 2006, by Gerry Fung)

So you’ve decided to build your very own backyard water garden. You are in the process of actively planning out your design, and you’re visualizing the end-result. But have you paused to consider what kind of pond construction you will be using? Do ...

Benefits Of Gardening For Kids

(Fri Feb 24th, 2006, by George Hapgood)

Apparently, we can see how nature is treated these days. It is a sad thing to know that people do not pay attention so much anymore to the environmental problems. What can we do about this? It's as simple as starting with the children. It is good to ...

Discover Container Gardening with Tomatoes

(Thu Feb 23rd, 2006, by Cyndi Roberts)

An easy, proven way to save you money while providing good nutrition for your family! You don't think you have a green thumb? That's OK--you don't really need one! Just a little knowledge and info to get you started!! Those of us who live in rural a...

Extend the Life Of Your Flowers By Steaming Them

(Thu Feb 23rd, 2006, by Gerry Belvedere)

This method of extending cut flower life may sound a bit drastic but it is quite effective. 1. Have two clean buckets ready. Rinse them out with some bleach solution first. 2. Boil some water in a kettle and fill bucket No.1 with 2 inches of the b...

Boost Yield by Adding CO2 to Your Hydroponic Garden

(Thu Feb 23rd, 2006, by Katherine Keleher)

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is required by crops to execute the photosynthesis process. Throughout photosynthesis, CO2 is mixed with water, nutrients, and light from the sun (or hydroponic garden light) to produce important sugars that provide the plant's l...