Recent Blog Posts

  • Build Your Own Vegetable Trellis

    May 1, 2012
    Short on garden space? If you build a trellis you'll get at least two crops of veggies and/or fruits in the same space as it takes to grow just one. Plus, as your plants are trained to grow upwards, they will get more light and air. And sunnier, dryer conditions mean less mildew and mold.
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  • Planting Pointers

    May 1, 2012
    When working on top of prepared soil, kneel on a piece of plywood to distribute your weight. Whatever you decide to plant, do all you can by reaching into your freshly prepared garden beds rather than flattening the soil with your sturdily clad feet.
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  • Top 10 Tips for New Gardeners

    April 1, 2012
    It seems everyone's into gardening, but if you're a novice (or an old green thumb) it may seem a little intimidating. So here are some suggestions to help you grow a bountiful harvest and remember.
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  • Egg-Cellent Garden Starter

    March 1, 2012
    Before spring rolls around, a great way to start your garden inside the house is with the help of leftover egg cartons. Fill empty egg cartons half-way with a mild soil mixture and green pepper or tomato plants or whatever you would like to plant.
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  • Plan Ahead for Spring Planting

    February 1, 2012
    If your green thumb is itching to get back to your garden, then here's an idea to help scratch it. Prepare seed tapes, which are a clever way to make your spring planting go really quick and seem like less of a chore. Plus, seed tapes perfectly space your plants.
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  • Protecting Indoor Plants This Winter

    January 1, 2012
    With windows closed and the heat on, the winter months can be extra hard on indoor foliage. Here's a simple solution: Place a humidifier near the plants. For a more low-tech approach, put the planters on top of a tray filled with loose-stones or pebbles and water.
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  • Go Beyond The Poinsettia This Holiday

    December 1, 2011
    The Holiday Cacti or Cyclamen are great alternatives to the traditional poinsettia. These plants offer colorful holiday blooms, plus you can enjoy them all year 'round.
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  • Have a Tree-mendous (and SAFE) Holiday

    December 1, 2011
    Here are some tips to help to have a beautiful and safe holiday. The key is making sure your tree stays watered.
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  • From Ashes to Bloom

    November 1, 2011
    Recycling is good for the environment.
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  • Bulbs are a Bright Idea

    October 1, 2011
    No other types of plants will give the gardener more beauty, or a wider range of variety, color and flowering times than flowering bulbs. They produce flowers of incredible colors from one end of the growings season to the other.
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