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What is the best type of manure for our vegetable garden and when should it be applied? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 16:52:00

This is just a quick post as I discovered this on the net a few days ago. Have you ever seen veggies like this?

Very clever and incredibly creative.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 16:52:00

This is just a quick post as I discovered this on the net a few days ago. Have you ever seen veggies like this?

Very clever and incredibly creative.

(Via Home and Family: Gardening Articles from EzineArticles.com)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 14:32:47

A list of basic lawn care tips. Specific tips for aeration, mowing, trimming, proper watering, dealing with shaded areas, and seeding, etc.

(Via An Iowa Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 13:38:00

Gardening is like life: sometimes you can wander off course for no good reason... take daylilies, for example; when I first started my garden, they were one of the stars of the garden... perhaps THE star in late summer. However, with time and a few dozen trips to local plant nurseries to purchase trees and shrubs, the garden started getting shadier, and the daylilies therefore scrawnier. One new plant infatuation after another (azaleas, then Japanese maples, then magnolias, and on down the line) took me deeper and deeper into the shade. The daylilies faded into pitiful excuses for plants; if they ever bloomed, the flower immediately flopped over... whether from too much shade or from a feeling of neglect, I do not know.
This summer I've tried to make amends; I started moving the daylilies out from behind bushes and from underneath trees, and I've been moving them into their own little spot in the center of the garden; I'll not exaggerate and call it a real sunny spot, but at least you can see your shadow there in mid-afternoon. Well, the daylilies have responded; either to the increased sun, the daylily love, or both. Once again, these bright candy flowers are a highlight of July.
Now, this next summer I must go looking for the irises that I know are around here somewhere.

(Via An Iowa Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 13:38:00

Gardening is like life: sometimes you can wander off course for no good reason... take daylilies, for example; when I first started my garden, they were one of the stars of the garden... perhaps THE star in late summer. However, with time and a few dozen trips to local plant nurseries to purchase trees and shrubs, the garden started getting shadier, and the daylilies therefore scrawnier. One new plant infatuation after another (azaleas, then Japanese maples, then magnolias, and on down the line) took me deeper and deeper into the shade. The daylilies faded into pitiful excuses for plants; if they ever bloomed, the flower immediately flopped over... whether from too much shade or from a feeling of neglect, I do not know.
This summer I've tried to make amends; I started moving the daylilies out from behind bushes and from underneath trees, and I've been moving them into their own little spot in the center of the garden; I'll not exaggerate and call it a real sunny spot, but at least you can see your shadow there in mid-afternoon. Well, the daylilies have responded; either to the increased sun, the daylily love, or both. Once again, these bright candy flowers are a highlight of July.
Now, this next summer I must go looking for the irises that I know are around here somewhere.

(Via Home and Family: Gardening Articles from EzineArticles.com)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 13:04:19

Heirloom tomatoes are some of the many older varieties from which seeds have been saved over the years and passed from one generation to the next. Most tomatoes purchased today in supermarkets are hybrids which have been bred to produce higher yields, uniformity of shape and longer shelf life, rather than flavor.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 12:50:56

Before the invention of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, foods and herbs were grown using organic fertilizers and other natural methods. These fruits and vegetables often looked and tasted better than modern varieties, many of which have been selected for their durability and resistance to pests instead of their taste.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 12:30:23

Not having a yard to garden in is no longer an excuse. Today there are a variety of garden containers that allow for all sorts of fruits and vegetables to be planted.

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Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-01-18, 12:29:28

Outdoor canopies have been with us since the beginning of time. Today there usage is mostly for outdoor functions like weddings and the state fair. In today's commercial society there are many canopies to choose from and understanding the difference between each is important.