(Via Gardening Question of the Day (from The Old Farmer's Almanac))

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 19:00:00

What's the best method for dealing with poison ivy? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

(Via Gardening Tips 'n' Ideas)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 14:06:47

Who doesn't want to save money, especially in our gardens? And in the current economic climate many of us are already feeling the pinch and have to resort to more efficient uses of the "Almighty Dollar". But that isn't just a bad thing, is it?

In most cases not, but for some gardeners it may force them to take actions that appear, on the surface at least, an incredible shift in their normal modus operandi. Check out some of these cost saving articles;

• Ten Ways To Cut Your Gardening Costs! - not a lot that's new here but there may be one or two ideas that spark your frugal imagination.
• The Low-Maintenance Yard: Save Money With These 7 Ideas For Your Garden - Admittedly, most of these options are going to be quite controversial for most gardeners - especially the ideas about no gardens altogether.
• How to save money in the garden - probably the best tip given here is "Going Unplugged" - leave the power tools in the shed and save money on fuel and maintenance by using traditional gardening methods.
• Save Money By Growing Your Own Herbs - you mean gardeners don't already grow their own herbs?
• The Save Money Garden - recycling and re-using is the key here.
• 9 Ways To Save Money In The Garden - build your own cold-frame! Now there's a great way to save money at the nurseries.

What are some ways that you've found beneficial to saving money in your garden?

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

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 13:25:16

It is surprising how using container pots and plants in the right way can make a really cool and fabulous container garden display. So many flowers, vegetables, herbs, trees and some fruits can be grown in containers and pots and containers and can be hung from porch railings and fences, from wall etc, and we have the ideas to provide a great guide for you.

(Via Snappy's Gardens Blog)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 13:00:00

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

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 11:07:48

This article discusses why contemporary flowers are back in fashion in Britain. Particular attention is given to Gerberas, South African flowers and the everyday use of contemporary flowers.

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

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 07:53:59

A grow light is obviously necessary when it comes to hydroponic gardening. The light of the sun needs to be mimicked providing the energy a plant needs to in order to grow. Grow lights cannot be substituted with household lamps or the like. A grow light is a special piece of equipment manufactured with the specific intended use within indoor gardening.

(Via Comments for Anne's Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 07:38:52

I wish I knew what kind it was. It was another already existing plant when we moved here.

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

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 07:14:45

Home hydroponic gardening systems can be developed for the cost of under $40.00. Construction includes building a rectangular frame and lining with polyurethane in order to keep the water from leaking. Then add a floating Styrofoam top with intermittent holes throughout.

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

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 06:11:27

Hydroponic gardening enables water to be enriched with nutrient salts and creates a perfectly balanced nutrient solution. To support these systems, specialized hydroponic gardening supplies are needed. Look for items such as fiber, sand, and stone. These are inert soil-free mediums which anchor the root.

(Via An Iowa Garden)

Posted by admin to Uncategorized on 2008-07-14, 05:21:00

Daylilies Edge Of Darkness, Cobalt Dawn, and Out Of Darkness