Archive for October, 2008
How To Grow Herbs
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008Growing herbs can be an easy process and the results can be used to add flavor to meals, make soothing and relaxing teas or for making fragrant sachets, potpourri, scented candles and oils. Whether you're growing herbs in a garden for food purposes or as ornamental flowers following a few simple steps will ensure you […]
The Benefits of Backyard Ponds
Sunday, October 26th, 2008Most of us would have appreciated the beauty of a backyard pond at some time. A pond can create an exotic landscape that is both relazing and calming. Backyard ponds create their own microclimate within your yard and give pleasure to your family and friends. However, you may not be aware that your backyard garden […]
Succeed with container growing tomatoes
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008If your garden is small i recommend that container growing is the best option because you can put them in good locations and maintain them easliy. Container growing tomatoes are best grown on the ground but with special care and attention and doing things a bit more carefully you will have good success.
Container growing tomatoes
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The Real Scoop on Planning a Vegetable Garden
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008Garden grown vegetables are superior to grocery store produce by anyone’s standard, both in freshness and flavor. You can go out to the garden and pick your vegetables just before mealtime, at the peak of ripeness. You’ll save money and your family and lucky neighbors will love the results. Here’s a quick primer on the […]
Grow Your Own Basic Herb Garden
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008No matter where you live in the world most cultures like to use herbs in their cooking to provide the flavours and aroma that we have all come to love. With the enormous spread in popularity of Gourmet Cooking shows on television we are encouraged to expand our culinary tastes to include dishes from all […]
Making Spring Come Early With Blooms From Indoor Bulbs
Monday, October 20th, 2008Indoor Blooms
The way to have beautiful flowers indoors in the middle of winter is to start forcing them in the fall. It’s a lot of fun to grow bulbs indoors. It’s easy to do and takes up very little space. You need to simulate a short winter for the bulbs to bloom. Make bulbs think […]
