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Hotter Side of Gardening
Most people picture the average gardener as some sweet septuagenarian working in her garden while speaking nicely to herself – or possibly her cat. And while gardening is a great hobby for anyone – it’s low impact, uses a variety of muscle groups, and it’s generally low stress. However, there’s a. . .
Herbal Gardening
If you tell someone that you are a gardener, they almost immediate want to know if you grow flowers or vegetables. They are always trying to figure out how big something can be. How big is your flower garden? How many kinds of lettuce are you growing? How many acres do you grow? It’s nice to be a. . .
Indoor Gardening In My Apartment
When I was a child, I spent a lot of time outdoors. Reading, writing, playing, and gardening with my mother, I was lucky enough to grow up with a spacious yard filled with all manner of plants. I grew accustomed to this, and looked forward to one day having my own garden and yard to tend to. Howe. . .
Dandelion Removal
Not everyone dislikes dandelions in their garden. In fact, some people actually enjoy them and look for them to use for cooking. Dandelions can be eaten in a number of ways including sautéing the stems in a little garlic and olive oil or using them to make dandelion tea, jelly or soup. Many peopl. . .
Irises - Growing
In late spring and early summer, expect to see the irises begin to bloom. Many people believe that nothing can match the beauty of an iris. They come in bright, alive colors – in wide range as well – and they are one of the first perennials (plants that come back year after year) to bloom. With a. . .
Fig Trees - Growing
Fig trees are believed to be native to western Asia but they can also be found in abundance throughout Mediterranean countries where they can receive plenty of sun. The fig tree is also quite popular in Europe and in North America but they can be grown in virtually all parts of the world (althoug. . .
Tulips - Growing
The tulip is almost synonymous with the Dutch. When people picture a tulip, they see the little blonde haired girl wearing wooden clogs and twirling her braid as she innocent tips her head, swirling her light blue dress. But the tulip is no longer isolated to Holland, it has circled around the gl. . .
Roses - Growing
Almost everyone loves roses. People use them to send messages all the time. These messages range from “I Love You” to “Thank you for being a friend” to “ I’m sorry for your loss.” However, most of the roses purchased for these occasions come straight from a floral shop. Many people believe growin. . .
Gardening Your Personality The Greens of Growth
Many gardeners are the nurturing type: just like Mother Nature. People say they have “green thumbs” because they can make anything grow. Is your personality the growth type? Are you the kind of person who wants to see others grow and develop? If so, you probably love to be around children and, th. . .
Art of Bonsai
Most people have at least a vague knowledge of what a bonsai tree, is but few realize that bonsai is actually a millennia-old art form. A Japanese word, bonsai can literally be translated as “tray planting”, but it is much more than that. Creating and growing bonsai, an art that has changed drama. . .
Having a Vine Time
The phrase, “I’m a gardener” tends to elicit the same questions from anyone. People want to know if you grow vegetables or flowers. They either picture a quaint little patch of tomatoes and cucumbers or a bed of lilies up against a house. Few people ever take the time to appreciate the “viner” th. . .
Pruning Tips
Pruning, defined as the removal of dead, living, or unnecessary parts from a plant, has many specific purposes. Done properly, pruning improves the health and appearance of the plants, shrubs, and trees in your garden and improves the quality their flower or fruit production as well. To prune the. . .
Organic Gardening - Chemical Free
It seems these days that everyone is getting on the organic food bandwagon. No longer is organic a buzzword reserved for guilty liberals and college students. With its increasing popularity, organic foods are more available in different types of communities, and with a slightly more affordable pr. . .
Most Important Investment for Your Garden
Whenever people set out to begin gardening, they try to think of everything. They buy the right plant food, purchase the “best” tomato stakes on the market, and read every book they can find about gardening. They do their research on the Internet, finding out which plants grow best in their area . . .
Starting a Vegetable Garden
It can be an immensely satisfying experience to eat vegetables grown in your very own garden. Gardening is becoming more and more popular, and with the great interest today in organic foods, many people are wondering how they too can get in on the act of growing their own vegetables at home. Star. . .
Planning a Flower Garden
If you're planning to start a flower garden, you might be a little stumped when it comes to choosing flowers. Although there's no such thing as a bad choice of flowers, there are some choices that can take your garden from okay to simply magnificent. Consider these simple tips when you're trying . . .
Composting
I grew up in a urban area, with a yard made up mostly of dirt. My mother always had gardens growing, though, and everything from green beans to strawberries to lilacs peppered the dull dirt yard with color. What always intrigued me about gardening as a child, however, was not to be found anywhere. . .
Composting - Using it in your Garden
Composting has been around since the beginning of time and it is one of the best ways to feed your garden organically. Basically, composting allows you to turn organic waste into rich nutrients for your garden and, while composting is a very simple process, there are some basic steps that you sho. . .
Deer Season is Open
People always wonder what their new neighbors will be like when they move to a new house. I knew right away I’d get along with mine. Even though Kyle was almost 10 years older than me, he had a fun and goofy side that kept him young. This was no more evident than the time that I had just arrived . . .
Container Gardens
When people mention gardens, most of the time your mind will automatically jump to seeing vegetables planted in a row or seeing a rose bush by the side of the house. These are the typical gardens, bearing flowers or vegetables. However, there are many other types out in the world as well. One of . . .
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