Growing your own seedlings is very gratifying and far more economic than purchasing them. It also gives you far greater control over your existing growing conditions. Vegetable seeds need a light, friable soil that will hold moisture, to grow. Seeds must absorb 40-60% of their weight in water to trigger germination. They also need air. When they sprout, they take up moisture from the film...

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When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions. The pretty yellow flowers were small, colorful, and looked nice tucked behind my ear! However, if one had popped up in the front yard, my hair accessory...

Perennials are wonderful because, they bloom year after year. Sometimes, I forget that I even have them planted and then they spring up to my surprise and delight! I like to add some zip to my garden...

INTRODUCTION Water in the garden. It brings us refreshing coolness on the hottest summer day. It satisfies our senses with sounds that only water can make. It delights our eyes with the unsurpassed...

Creating the perfect garden for birds begins by understanding the needs of birds. Birds, as with other wildlife, require certain elements in the garden to survive. These elements include: Food Water Shelter Planting...

Gardening is a very popular hobby, and one that can be enjoyed by young or old, whole families, someone employed outside the home, and those who are self-employed or stay-at-home parents. ...

By Mary Hanna Copyright 2005 With the huge growth that many cities and towns are experiencing we see the dwindling of Natural Meadows. With the absence of natural meadows, the habitat for butterflies,...

Composting provides a great natural resource! Where we live, the soil is black clay (north Texas). We have found that by using a compost, we can almost eliminate the need for commercial fertilizers...

Feng Shui and Water Features Feng Shui (translated literally means wind and water), dating back over 5000 years, is the ancient Chinese art of positioning objects for harmony and balance in...

Did you ever wonder where “lawn” furniture originated? In the 1800s as people began to enjoy their gardens and patios, furniture was set outside, but had to be brought in during inclement weather....

“Mommy, come see! There are fairies in the garden!” And so they might have been to the eyes of a five year old who grew up on tales of pixies, elves and fairies. The magical visitor this time,...

Geraniums Plants The geranium that brightens your landscape with its brightly colored flowers may be one of two different species. If you successfully over-wintered your geranium, chances are...

Among the bewildering lists of shrubs, certain names stand out as new and unusual, or, on the other hand, tried and familiar. These include both the evergreen and deciduous types. Rhododendron...

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...

In high school, my music teacher taught us that if you are going to make a mistake, do it with conviction. What he meant by that was that if our mistakes sounded sheepish and tentative, we were...

Flowers and plants are rightly the central attraction of your garden – but they needn’t be the only one. Garden ‘accessories’ can add character and fun to your garden as well as serving various useful...

Gardening doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby. Some of the most beautiful gardens I’ve ever grown cost me nothing but sweat and sore muscles – and paid off with the kind of satisfaction you’ll never...

Bonsai is the specialized Japanese art of planting, shaping, and growing trees in a confined and controlled space. Bonsai trees are beautifully styled miniature trees that are fully grown and cultivated...

Planting a Rock Garden is a great alternative to the normal flower and vegetable garden. Where Should This Garden Go: Typically an ideal spot for a rock garden is on a slope or naturally...

You’ve planted the flowers, put in the shrubs and even added a bird bath and a few garden decorations, but what’s missing? Could it be the edging? Almost as important as the flowers, the edging...

Think of your garden like you would a room in your home. After planning the shape, tilling the soil, choosing the right plants the last step is to add those personal touches. And just like indoors...

Starting a Shade Garden The shade garden can be exploding with color and texture. No matter how much shade is in your landscape, the right flowers, plants, bushes and bulbs will grow in this...

Carnivorous plants native to the United States are accustomed to cold temperatures, frost and snow. That is what really makes these plants very unique. They may look tropical, but really they are as...

Many people who have seen our carnivorous plants at the Farmer’s Market often ask us, “How do you get our plants looking so good every summer?” Our secret? Yearly repotting. Repotting...

The Wild Spikenard also goes by the names of False Solomon's Seal, and Solomon's Zig-zag. Its scientific name is Smilacina racemosa. This plant has white or greenish colored, small, slightly fragrant,...

Have you noticed you do not see as many butterflies as you once did? It is sad that we do not see as many butterflies as we might like. You can change that by planting a butterfly garden. There...

Some gardeners treat their plants like people, and they have some good reasons to do that. Just as each of us is different in a certain way, plants have different needs in order to grow in good conditions....

It is that time of year again. The water companies are sending us notices to reduce watering in our gardens. What are you doing to help conserve this precious commodity? Often we don't...

Some people who lead busy professional and personal lives, don’t feel they have the time to invest in the constant upkeep of floral and other gardens, but would still like to do something about landscaping...

We gardeners spend hours yanking weeds out of our precious flowerbeds. To be honest, I enjoy weeding. I find it relaxing. I suspect quite a few of my fellow gardeners would agree. Recently I...

The Pollen-Trapping Power of a Lawn Thomas Leo Ogren Think twice before you give up your lawn. Lawns are often blamed for causing allergies but the right lawn is actually a powerful...

There are over a 200 kinds of hibiscus. They grow all over the world. They have been associated with the Goddess as the Rose of Sharon variety. They have a long history. Not surprising as they are...

Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants used in your garden is as important as the soil that you put those plants in. Select plants that are disease resistant and they will...

As more land is used to accommodate the ever-growing human population, yards and city parks become important bird habitat. Diversified landscaping and feeding stations offer an oasis of resources in...

For each and every one of us starting out in gardening this is a daunting question. I didn't even know the difference when I started to plan my first garden. When you start thinking about landscaping...

Your lawn takes nutrients out of the soil that it is bedded in and uses these nutrients to aid its growth. If your soil lacks these nutrients your lawn will ultimately suffer. So while fertilizing...

Why fight nature? If you’ve got an abundance of shade, thin, sandy soil, or other lawn challenging conditions, keep your sanity and your budget intact this season and install groundcover plants instead...

So you want to build a birdhouse. A well-built birdhouse should be durable, keep out the rain, not overheat, and be easy to clean. Keep these requirements in mind and let's get started. 1....

Are Your Geraniums Turning Yellow? The geranium, like any other garden plant, needs proper care to flourish. Planting in a sunny spot, making sure the plant gets enough water and fertilizer...

I made a discovery. You see, I love flowers and plants, but there is limited yard space where I live, so I thought that I would have to be content with admiring the lush gardens and greenery of others'...

This is the time of the year that I keep hearing the question "When do I harvest my grapes?" Or sometimes the question is phrased "Are my grapes ripe yet?" And then there's the "Are they ready yet?" Yes,...

"Kiss of the sun for pardon. Song of the birds for mirth. You're closer to God's heart in a garden than any place else on earth." -- Dorothy Frances Gurney It’s an oft-quoted (and misquoted!...

Have you ever thought about keeping a gardener's diary to record what you plant and where you plant it? Keeping a diary will help you plan next year's garden by recording which plants grew well and...

My first introductions to Hostas were four small green and white clumps edging a small section of my mother- in- laws driveway. I was not terribly impressed, they looked more like scraggly lettuce...

Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their own garden patch and a spot to dig. Children love getting their hands dirty and watching things grow. Be sure to buy good quality,...

Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybirds, can be a gardener’s best friend. The ladybug’s bright coloring brings welcomed cheer to the garden, as well as helping with pest control. Since medieval...

Parthenocissus tricuspidata is commonly known as Boston Ivy, Cottage Ivy, or Japanese Ivy. It covers the exterior walls of a number of prestigious northeastern universities and is probably responsible...

words: 312 Lawn edging How do you make those flowers bloom where they are planted and not go overboard and how do you make your turf stick to its own turf and not edge into your flower...

“Of all animated beings, the hummingbird is the most elegant in form, the most brilliant in color. The precious stones and metals to which our art lends polish are not compared to this gem of Nature,...

Are you in a wheelchair, and long to dig in the dirt and create flowering beauty and grow far more zucchini than you can give away? Or are your knees just starting to age and even though you've loved...

A Little Known Secret to Successful Outdoor Gardening ......Pruning Outdoor gardening is so much easier when you know how. Outdoor gardening is much more enjoyable when you know a few secrets. Much...

Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and unhealthy treats. One of the most important lessons you can teach them is how to tend and grow their own food from the garden. There...

Bamboo Orchid Plant When you think of bamboo you really think of bamboo sticks, don't you? There is an orchid that grows wild in some of the warmer climates like Hawaii and Southeast Asia called the...

Gardening for wildlife has become quite a passion for me, although I only have a small urban garden I have still managed to fit a fair amount of bird and insect friendly flowers and plants in. Since...

"Isn't that beautiful corn in those people's front yard?" I asked. "I will not have corn growing in my front yard," said my husband. "Corn is a handsome plant. It gives a lush, tropical...

Greenhouses are a great addition to anyone’s garden. They come in all different sizes and you can nestle them right where you want them and with smaller versions of greenhouses you can move them quite...

Garden statues are commonly used to enhance the look and feel of a garden or yard. Many people use them to reflect a favorite character, theme or animal. Using garden statues that you'll enjoy for...

The gardener without years of experience will do well to consider planting a mixture of grasses rather than a solid turf of a single species. If he knows exactly what he is doing, and understands how...

Hostas, commonly known as the plantain lily, own so many distinctive characteristics that it’s difficult to pinpoint which of them has pushed it ahead of the day lily (Hemerocallis) as the most sought...

Dandelions are such a common weed in lawns and in parks, it's hard to imagine that they are not native to North America. Dandelions were intentionally introduced to the Americas from Europe, where...

The oldest historical mention of hummingbirds likely dates back to the Taino Native Americans, who were reportedly the first humans to greet Columbus when he landed in America. The Taino believe that...

Many individuals are fascinated by hummingbirds. So much so, that they will do anything in their power to attract these petite creatures to their yards. So what is the best way to attract these wee...

Don't force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it's too hard to learn ...It isn't! Gardening is fast becoming the world's number one hobby, and with all the...

A water garden is the area of your landscape that will provide you with relaxing sounds of the water, while adding to the overall details of your landscape. The water garden is a project that you must...

How often you mow your lawn will depend on a number of factors. Firstly how much time you have to devote to your lawn’s maintenance. How fast your lawn grows, and this in turn will depend on whether...

Outdoor Patio Heaters Almost everybody enjoys spending time outdoors, and that's why most houses have an outdoor terrace or patio. People living in northern climates, however, can only use their...

If you are the type of person who enjoys all aspects of nature, and loves to see it right at your door or outside the window, consider hanging some bird feeders that are suitable to the feathered population...

I grew up in the city surrounded by asphalt and concrete sidewalks, brick buildings and vacant lots – but there was no lack of nature or butterflies in my life. Amid the sprawl of a decaying urban...

The beauty of gardening is known by millions of people all around the world and it seems this hobby is starting to get more and more fans. It’s not hard to see why, as gardening has all the necessary...

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...

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Gardening may help lower grocery costs (High Plains Journal)
Since we all have to eat, lowering grocery costs isn't always easy to do--unless you try gardening, that is. "Growing our own food may be one of our best defenses against high grocery costs," commented Samantha Snyder, Horticulture educator for the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service.
Gardening enthusiasts sought master gardener class (South Side Journal)
Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have experience with gardening and a desire to learn more?
Fall gardening workshops set by Lee Co. Extension (The Amboy News)
The gardening season is winding down but that doesn?t mean gardener?s wind down. Fall is a great time for planting.
Autumn Gardening Program at Main Library (Cape May County Herald)
09/06/2008 - 10:00a.m. to 09/06/2008 - 12:00p.m. 30 Mechanic St.
Gardening Calendar (The Lakeland Ledger)
landscapingLAWN CHAIR LECTURE LakelandTom MacCubbin will speak on "Water Wise Landscaping."WHEN: 11 a.m. SaturdayLOCATION: Peterson Nursery & Garden Center, Inc., 2184 E. County Road 540-ACOST: FreePHONE: 644-6491 to sign up. vegetablesVEGETABLE GARDENING WORKSHOP BartowWHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
On the air: A radio discussion about gardening and seasonal foods (The Kansas...
Steve Kraske, The Kansas City Star 's political correspondent, is host of ?Up to Date? from 11 a.m. to noon weekdays on KCUR, 89.3 FM. Today: Tom Ruggieri of Fair Share Farms, Karen Elliott from University of Missouri Extension and chef Ted Harbiger from Room 39 will talk about gardening and seasonal foods.
Green Gardening: Save Time, Money and the Environment (Palatka Daily News)
(ARA) - Everyone wants a beautiful landscape but most people feel they lack the time and expertise to cultivate the results they want. With a few simple eco-friendly changes in your fall landscape care, you can get more beautiful results with a limited investment of time and effort.
The concept of 'slow gardening' can grow on one (The Gleaner)
My friend and fellow gardening author, Felder Rushing, coined a term not too long ago: 'slow gardening.' According to Felder, 'slow gardening isn't lazy or passive -- it actually involves doing more stuff, but carefully selected to be productive without senseless, repetitive chores. By focusing on seasonal rhythms and local conditions, it helps the gardener get more from the garden while better ...
Down to Earth: Fall gardening can lead to year-round pleasure (The Ithaca Jou...
Fall is a great time to garden, after muggy or dry summer days, and also a great time to visit gardens and nurseries and see what's in bloom now. Observe which trees and shrubs turn color first, which turn color later, which are reliably red, gold, or orange. The Northeast is one of the few areas in the world to have glorious red fall color from some native deciduous trees and shrubs. Plan to ...
Arizona Gardening: Fall gets busy with fruit trees, vegetables (East Valley T...
Q: Do we fertilize fruit trees sometime in the fall, and when can we start planting fall vegetables?