Gardening Question of the Day for Tuesday, June 10, 2008
(Via Gardening Question of the Day (from The Old Farmer's Almanac))
How do you control cutworms? (answer).
How do you control cutworms? (answer).
From The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Comment on Seaweed in the garden? by foodscout
(Via Comments for Anne's Garden)
What terrific advice! Especially about bringing boron to the garden. Boron is so important for joint health and other things. But if you don’t eat food from somewhere with boron-rich soil, you may not be getting enough.
Thanks for this very interesting post! I’m trying to get my vegetable garden started and will try to incorporate this idea.
For those who thought Gardening was finished
(Via Gardening Tips 'n' Ideas)
It wasn't that long ago that I read posts condemning our hobby to the compost heap. I even wrote a few of my own, highlighting how people were turning away from gardens and becoming less dependent on the soil.
Well, if these articles (here and here) are anything to go by we should have no fear that gardening will be around for some time yet.
If You Need to Buy a Wheel Barrel, Don’t - Buy a Rear Wheeled Garden Cart Instead
(Via Home and Family: Gardening Articles from EzineArticles.com)
A garden cart is just like a wheel barrel, except it has two wheels approximately 2 and 1/2 feet apart for much greater stability and the wheels are in the back not the front. By placing the wheels at the back there is no more heavy lifting to get the contents out of the garden cart. I will never go back to using a wheel barrel again.
A garden cart is just like a wheel barrel, except it has two wheels approximately 2 and 1/2 feet apart for much greater stability and the wheels are in the back not the front. By placing the wheels at the back there is no more heavy lifting to get the contents out of the garden cart. I will never go back to using a wheel barrel again.
Growing Vegetables is a Great Way to Save Money on Groceries
(Via Home and Family: Gardening Articles from EzineArticles.com)
Growing vegetables is a great way to beat the rising price of produce at the grocery store. Enjoy a hobby that can keep you fed year round with delicious varieties of fresh vegetables.
Growing vegetables is a great way to beat the rising price of produce at the grocery store. Enjoy a hobby that can keep you fed year round with delicious varieties of fresh vegetables.
The Special Meaning of a Yellow Rose
(Via Home and Family: Gardening Articles from EzineArticles.com)
The meaning of a yellow rose signifies strong feelings of pure joy, gladness, happiness and platonic friendship, in Germanic countries the meaning of a a yellow rose is different - they're used to convey jealousy. Friendship is the main meaning of the yellow rose but it also signifies familiar love and domestic happiness. Yellow roses also symbolize fun and freedom.
The meaning of a yellow rose signifies strong feelings of pure joy, gladness, happiness and platonic friendship, in Germanic countries the meaning of a a yellow rose is different - they're used to convey jealousy. Friendship is the main meaning of the yellow rose but it also signifies familiar love and domestic happiness. Yellow roses also symbolize fun and freedom.
Ash - A Forgotten Landscape Tree For Private Gardens
(Via Home and Family: Gardening Articles from EzineArticles.com)
When choosing a landscape tree for your garden, don't focus too much on showy blooms or edible and decorative fruit. The Ash has none of these, but can be one of the most beautiful additions to your private landscape.
When choosing a landscape tree for your garden, don't focus too much on showy blooms or edible and decorative fruit. The Ash has none of these, but can be one of the most beautiful additions to your private landscape.
