From the category archives:

Gardening

How To Grow Corn

by Sparky on November 16, 2009

You can find a lot of people who are enthralled by the idea of raising corn, but it is a difficult job and not everyone is cut out for growing corn. It takes a lot of work and lots of learning and skill to actually master the skills of making healthy and hardy corn. Corn is best grown in areas with warm climate, lots of rain, and wide spaces for it to pollinate and bloom.

 Growing corn requires you get the right land first.

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How To Grow Tomatoes

by Sparky on November 16, 2009

Growing tomatoes can be accomplished fairly easily, and if done right, you can have your own batch of juicy succulent tomatoes. What you would essentially need is a good pot or some space outside your home, good drainage, and some dirt/compost. In growing tomatoes, try and get loose dark soil. Acidity levels of around 6.2pH are good especially if you want big tomatoes.

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Organic Seed Basics

by Sparky on November 15, 2009

“How do I know that the seeds I am buying are organically grown and where is the best place to buy my seeds?”

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Thyme is a perennial herb requiring full sun and well drained alkaline conditions. It is widely cultivated for its strong flavour, which is due to its content of thymol. The plant is essential in scented gardens as it has an agreeable aromatic smell and a warm pungent taste.

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Garden Fencing For Security

by Sparky on November 15, 2009

One of the best kinds of garden fencing for security purposes and keeping unwanted guests off of your yard is the wrought iron fence. In fact, the garden fencing that ensures the safety of the white house is actually a tall black wrought iron fence (although additionally enforced with armed guards, security cameras, and who knows what else).

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3 Tips For A Successful Herb Garden

by Sparky on November 15, 2009

Container Herb Gardening can give you an abundant, readily available supply of fresh herbs. It doesn’t matter if your living quarters are small because you can put the containers inside in the kitchen within reach. Even next to the coffee pot.Growing herbs in containers is the perfect gift for gardening friends, as well as for cooking.

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Container Herb Gardens

by Sparky on November 15, 2009

Herb gardens are so useful, versatile and easy to grow that they make an excellent addition to any home. Unfortunately not everyone has access to a spacious garden to grow their herbs in. This is where container herb gardens come in. They are great because you just need enough space for a few containers, and you can grow the most wonderful herb garden!

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If you are adding lavender to your herb garden for the purpose of harvesting the oil or doing other craft work then you need to plant English lavender is the perfect choice as it has a very strong scent. English lavender is without a doubt the most popular variety of lavender.

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Everyone Needs A Spaghetti Garden

by Sparky on November 15, 2009

A spaghetti garden is one of the most popular kitchen gardens. Anyone that has a sunny patch of ground or a window-box can grow these herbs of parsley, garlic, basil, bay laurel and oregano. A small garden space can easily yield all the herbs that you’ll need for delicious Italian meals. They are even easy to grow in a sunny window for your year-round use.

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Home Growing Of Superfood Sprouts

by Sparky on November 15, 2009

What is sprouting? It is the simple practice of germinating your own mini plants in the comfort of your own home, providing you with a continual crop of easy to digest power packed super food that you’ve grown yourself!

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