Copy-write 2005 Jan Money. A great perk of organic gardening is finding different ways to achieve the same or improved result. Many items that are normally binned can be of great use to the outdoor enthusiast. Here are ten ideas that won’t cost you anything. 1.Food leftovers: All leftover food is to be composted. Composting is becoming quite a thing to do, and special composting...

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What could smell or look lovelier than a vase full of stunning roses? With just a little care, they can last a very long time in a vase. 5 Tips For Cutting Roses 1. Wait until after...

SONGBIRDS are among nature's greatest indicators of a quality environment. In and around many industrial centers where pollutants are rampant and in heavy agricultural areas where pesticide...

*Note: This article first appeared in Grandiflora Magazine. Starting Your Own Fruit Trees Thomas Ogren I flat out love growing fruit trees and have been crazy about them all my life....

In this article you will find out how to prune plum trees. One of several articles on how to prune fruit trees. Pruning plum trees is straightforward, once the trees are established, and consists...

When spring comes and the ground is thawed, it is time to start planting your rose garden. Roses have been a cherished aphrodisiac since biblical times. They have been around for over 3000 years, yet...

If you didn’t have a healthy lawn last summer, your lawn care practices might be at the root of the problem. Actually, a healthy lawn needs very little care and quite often learning what lawn care...

It’s gardening season again! Are you ready? Whether you are a seasoned gardener, or are looking to start gardening, you will likely need supplies and plants. If you shop smart, and use the tips below,...

1. If you have a non-electric mower which runs on petrol or gas have a look in the instruction manual to find out how to check and change the oil. Check the oil level often, add more oil when necessary...

It's getting hotter every day or so it seems. There are still some things that can be done in the garden even at this time of year. Below are a few gardening tips for those that love the summer warmth....

1. Always read the instruction manual before operating your lawnmower. I know it sounds boring but there is a very good reason you are supposed to read it (didn’t you ever wonder why you were never...

Do you have your own flower garden and would like to make some use of it? Are you fond of crafts and do it your self decorative projects? Would you like to make some homemade floral arrangements to...

Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their flowers, plants, bushes and shrubs. And with the Christmas season upon us in the U.S., many garden lovers may get their very first...

In addition to the fact that mosquitoes are both annoying and cause some level of discomfort when you’re unfortunate enough to be the entree on their daily menu, they also carry disease which can affect...

Nearly anyone can learn to arrange flowers. You do not have to be a professional to make a beautiful silk flower arrangement. Silk flowers are an excellent choice for beginners because they are easy...

It’s early in May a beautiful fairly warm day so I’ve decided to enjoy it and sit on the front porch. While relaxing in a rocking chair with my eyes closed, just enjoying the sun and early...

What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. These are just a few of the reasons people...

Every lawn, whether new or established, is susceptible to a variety of lawn diseases. Most lawn disease starts with a fungus. Fungi are an oddity because they don’t set seeds; instead, they propagate...

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...

Bamboo is a mysterious and elusive plant that baffles taxonomists who try to contain it within a botanical class and gardeners who try to contain it within a limited garden space as they learn how...

In this article you will find out how to prune pear trees. Pruning pear trees can be done several ways. The pruning of pear trees, in the early stages, follows the same pattern as that for...

Our flower garden in August can be brimming with activities we can do at this time of year, as we can for most of the year. We have some flower gardening tips to give you and some experiments to try....

12 Worst Trees to Plant in Your Lawn Tom Ogren 1.Fruitless mulberry trees: roots break lawnmowers and these trees really pump out the allergenic pollen. Shade is also too deep for lawns. 2.Sweetgum...

What could possibly smell or look better than a vase of beautiful rose blooms on your table or the table of someone you love? Roses, especially hybrid tea roses, are made to be cut and they can last...

So, if you’re a fan of the avocado, chances are you already know how to grow avocado plants. Although the avocado tree is a tropical plant that thrives only in zones 9, 10, and 11, many gardeners grow...

Greenhouses provide a warm, humid atmosphere and are home to a variety of different plants and flowers which is why they are a perfect target for insects. There are numerous types of insects which...

Summer is just around the corner, and your lawn could probably use a little maintenance before the summer season of backyard BBQs and swimming in the pool. So what are you doing now to get your lawn...

What type of lawn care tips work best for you depends on the time and money you decide to put into your lawn. If your lawn is your hobby, you can spend thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of...

Container gardening is a wonderful idea whether you have a garden bed or not. It's perfect for apartments or small areas, but can also really enhance your patio. Here are some tips on gardening in...

Perennials In this article you can get an answer to; where can I find information about planting bulbs, and perennials together? Perennials are the basic flowers of any garden. Each...

Having the right combinations of many items in your water garden pond must be complete to the balance of beauty of the water garden pond and keeping it healthy. Your breathtaking water garden pond...

The art of planting roses doesn't have to be a complicated thing to do. When you have the right knowledge there is no limit to how beautiful a garden or rosebush that you can create. In this guide,...

Annuals can be grown readily from seed in most cases. The method of growing depends upon the delicacy or hardiness of the seed, and may require planting in frames or pots initially, transferring to...

Fresh flowers should feel crisp or firm. Before you buy, run your hand under the flower heads from stem to petal tip. Proceed gently under the petals so as not to bruise them. If the flower...

You can read the following article online at: http://guzmansgreenhouse.com/seasons/septembergardentips.htm Well...

Asthma Friendly Gardens Tom Ogren Recent studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last trimester of pregnancy have a much greater chance...

SECRET #1: Know thy plant. This may seem like a no-brainer, but one that first-time growers overlook. There are many types of carnivorous plants occurring on every continent in the...

If you don't want to be standing out in the cold arguing with a snowblower that doesn't want to run, then do the annual maintenance before the snow starts flying. Regular maintenance will give you...

A Dozen Tips for Producing Low-Allergy Gardens Ó Thomas Leo Ogren What we plant often has a direct effect on our own health and the health of those near us. A pollen-producing...

Visualize watching a bright green hummingbird in your garden moving from flower to flower in search of the tasty nectar within. These beautiful and tiny birds weigh about 2 to 20 grams and are found...

Preparing for the Winter Months: Gardening in October When you feel that first solid bite in the breeze and you see the songbirds winging their way south, and the trees are bursting with...

It’s winter, and as you gaze out your picture window, all you see is a 50 square foot patch of bare dirt. After a foray through the top 10 plant catalogues armed with a major credit card and your vivid...

Lawn tractors are probably the most powerful tool you might offer to any garden. They are the best solution for advanced landscapers. Lawn tractors will help those people who don't have much time to...

Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and tiny branches that bear even tinier flowers that become red berries that contain the black Asparagus seed. Formerly in the Liliaceae family,...

Believe it or not, keeping the green of Spring in you life year-round, is easier than you think. While it’s great fun to get outside and start planting that vegetable or flower garden, many people...

Well these truly are the "dog days of summer". It is still hot some days really humid and every now and then not a bad day at all. Here are a few tips to keep your garden and a few specific problems...

With an increasing tendency for empty nesters, young couples and singles towards higher density inner city living, and the desire to spend minimal time on maintaining gardens or other outdoor spaces,...

We all know one disadvantage of flowers is that they don't last very long. While they are here they bring happiness and warmth to any dull decorating space. If your flowers are dieing awfully fast,...

Pruning your roses is one of the most needed and the most annoyingly difficult tasks that goes with proper rose care. It takes a steady hand the proper procedure to ensure the best possible roses that...

Growing grapes in the backyard or garden can be a rewarding experience. It can also be quite a failure if not done properly. Grapevines are perennial plants and will grow for years to come. There...

Different types of plants each require varying degrees of soil acidity or pH. Some plants are very sensitive to soil pH levels. Some garden plants will prefer acid soils while others prefer an alkaline...

I'll show you 8 simple steps how you can follow extremely simple steps and procedures to maintain a spectacular landscape beauty. Here goes. Get to know your grass . Grass...

Watering Your Lawn and Garden You can't forget about watering in the middle of fall. The summer's long over, but proper moisture now is key to your plants' survival over the cold winter...

Clothes and skin cream are far removed from potting out your begonias, or digging a trench for a line of potatoes. But the clothes you wear are important for your protection in the garden. Here are...

Scott Young reveals his tips and techniques in a new guide that shows how to install an automatic lawn sprinkler system in 6 days or less and save 67% of the cost. ‘As a lawn sprinkler service...

In this article you will find out how to prune apple trees. (One of several articles from the author on how to prune fruit trees). Pruning apple trees can be done several ways. This operation often...

Your outdoor plants have worked hard for you all summer, making your yard a place you’re proud to call home. Properly winterizing your lawn and garden is an important step toward healthy soil, lush...

As you go through the history of Japanese bonsai trees (among others), you will note that this term is used to refer to a ‘plant in a pot’. As per the information provided on Harvard's Arnold Arboretum...

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....

When I began to create planting plans for clients in the mid 1990’s one of my main concerns was, how will this collection of plants; the greenery, the flowering, the size and the shape grow together...

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Trees for Lawns In order to be a good tree to grow in a lawn it needs a number of things going for it. In particular a good lawn tree: 1.Should be deciduous, meaning it should loose...

Gardeners, it's time to put your gardening skills to the test. If temperatures are cooperating, the merry months of May and June will be your busiest until September, with planning, planting, and patio...

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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?