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17th September 2009
You have just completed designing your garden and now you're looking for that perfect finishing touch. What sort of gardening gift could you give yourself or someone you know who loves gardening. The range of gardening gifts span from the whimsical like g... Read >
Author: PrinceDavid17th September 2009
Organic vegetable gardening has been done for centuries before the introduction of pesticides. This type of gardening requires that no artificial means be used to kill pests. So what is a garden of this type, how to create one and what to plant are some q... Read >
Author: Dave Mathews02nd September 2009
Many people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isn’t just a waste of good compost; it’s ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell31st July 2009
Manure remains the best of all fertilizers, with compost running a close second. While the proportion of the three major nutrients that manure contains is rather low, and dollar for dollar artificial fertilizers do give more weight of nitrogen, phosphorus... Read >
Author: Kara Knapp19th July 2009
➢ Dairy products, fat and bones can be processed in a special composter specially designed to handle them. The main reason for not including them in a normal bins is that they would attract vermin.
➢ Pernicious weeds include dock, couch grass, stingi... Read >
Author: Barbara Woodward26th June 2009
When people ask me "What are the reasons why I should a recycle?" I can usually come up with tons of reasonsand they are all viable answer to your question : "Why I should recycle?"1. Recycle your automobile - When you recycle a car by donating it to a c... Read >
Author: Russel Stuart12th June 2009
Most gardens have an area that is best hidden from public view - perhaps it's the place where you have your useful, but possibly unattractive, compost heap. Or it might be other utilities, such as a recycling bin or a clothesline, which you would prefer t... Read >
Author: Steve Boulden04th June 2009
Organic is now a word with so many 'green' and 'Environmentally Friendly' connotations. More people are growing their own food and creating their own garden compost. But It is often confusing as to what organic composting actually is and how we should b... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins07th May 2009
The amount of trash that we generate is a big concern among Americans today. One solution that seems to be catching on is composting at home. Some people report reducing the amount of trash that they produce to less than half of what it was before. The bi... Read >
Author: RoboReel07th May 2009
Pretty, practical, homemade or shop bought. Beehive, tumbler or basic plastic compost bin? Choosing what kind of garden composter to use can be a minefield. The size of the bin is very important when garden composting.
First of all, do not stress to... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins27th April 2009
Gardeners who recycle garden waste and kitchen scraps enjoy good quality free compost. But, sometimes it can seem to take a while for that garden compost to be created. Maybe then its time for the addition of a compost accelerator.
Whether or not you... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins22nd April 2009
Most gardeners understand that recycling garden waste and kitchen scraps is a great idea. But lots of people worry about how long the whole process will take. The length of time it takes to make garden compost really depends on what kind of gardencompos... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins16th April 2009
Feel like you should cut your household waste contributing to landfill. Try composting your kitchen waste, even indoors!
There is so much interest in reducing household waste heading towards landfill. One of the ways to help is to divert your kitchen... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins15th April 2009
One of the biggest complaints people have about composting is that it smells. And in some cases, this is true. When organic materials are heaped up in a pile and left to sit, they essentially rot, and we all know that rotting food and plants are going t... Read >
Author: Ellen Bell13th April 2009
One of the most obvious ways of garden recycling is to compost all your garden waste. Or at the very least, compost al the waste which is simple to compost! While you're at it you could also recycle all (or very nearly all) your kitchen waste too.
Bu... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins09th April 2009
Regularly deadhead to prolong flowering period.
Continue to cut the grass on a regular basis.
Sow seeds of perennials in rows about 9-inch (22.5cm) apart and thin the seedlings later.
Mulch border plants, and continue hoeing amongst all the ... Read >
Author: Juliet Sadler28th March 2009
In a properly made compost heap the temperature will rise to 180deg. F. (82 deg C.). It is then that the actinomycetes break down the more resistant proteins and carbohydrates. As the temperature begins to cool and this could take about a month, the bacte... Read >
Author: Juliet Sadler27th March 2009
It really does seem like water will be the next resource in crisis. In the future it is feasible that water rights will ignite wars and global economic change, in much the same way oil does at present. Its hard if we live somewhere with regular rainfall... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins06th March 2009
contribution. To many novice gardeners, including myself, this subject can be somewhat difficult to grasp; but in fact it is really straightforward - there are just a few very simple rules:
You need a compost bin, and the type you decide on rather dep... Read >
Author: Josiah Smart04th March 2009
Although many people associate gardening with spring and summer, your garden can give you satisfactions all year round and many people take gardening like a rewarding hobby that not only provide their homes with lush green areas and beauty flowers, but al... Read >
Author: Larry Billings20th February 2009
Composting Toilets are becoming more and more popular.
More of us are becoming aware of the insane amount of water we use every time we flush the Toilet. There is also the very important issue of waste. Everything we flush down the Toilet can be comp... Read >
Author: Dave Tee01st February 2009
Many people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isn't just a waste of good compost; it's a wa... Read >
Author: Josiah Smart03rd December 2008
Many people will shop at specialty stores in order to purchase organic vegetables and only the best in healthy foods. They do this in order to avoid the harmful chemicals and pesticides that are used on the vegetables that you purchase from the local groc... Read >
Author: nlwest2103rd November 2008
I am sharing some tips with you, which have worked for me wonderfully. The internet, gardening clubs, books, magazines and your local nursery could prove to be valuable resources to get more information on gardening. You would obviously like to be familia... Read >
Author: Mohan Lal Paul30th October 2008
As August fades away into the sunset, try to remember there’s still time in September to enjoy outdoor living. Even though the Labor Day weekend has come and gone, heralding the unofficial end of summer, the season isn’t really over until close to th... Read >
Author: Kathy Moran27th October 2008
Many people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isn't just a waste of good compost; it's a wa... Read >
Author: Jasper Sayer29th September 2008
More farmers are getting into organic vegetable gardening because it is cost effective and they are able to produce almost the same yield of crops. You to can do this at home but first, you have to understand the principles of organic vegetable garden... Read >
Author: Gargi22nd September 2008
HOW TO RID YOUR GARDEN OF
SLUGS ORGANICALLY
ARTICLE OF OVER 50 GREAT TIPS
HOW TO RID YOUR GARDEN OF SLUGS WITH OUT POISON
By
L P MARSHALL
Does your garden have slugs? If you find large damaged plants with leaf or plant damage and that annoying ... Read >
Author: LNRDMARS23rd July 2008
If you want to start a garden where you know you will have healthy vegetables and plants, the best garden to choose is an organic garden. Not only are these gardens healthier and better for the environment, but they are also less expensive because you don... Read >
Author: Ling Tong21st May 2008
The Environmental Protection Agency wants you to learn the three "R's" when it comes to your trash. Those three words are very important if you want to continue living on a clean planet and one that is not overflowing with yesterday's garbage.
Reduce ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON20th May 2008
Grapefruit seed extract is regarded as being natural antibiotic that is effective against a broad range of bacterial infections. It has also been used to treat parasitic infections and a range of viral infections as well as having found uses for a wide va... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th May 2008
There is no denying that you only have one true home. It is not your house, apartment, condo or shack. It is this Earth and it is more valuable to you than you will ever realize. It provides you with food, air and shelter.
Would you really not do your... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON08th May 2008
Each year in the spring people venture outdoors to begin planting their gardens and flower beds. The allure of warm, gentle days seems to call out the winter hermits in an act of reseeding the world with beauty and divine scents.
One thing that does n... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON08th May 2008
Many towns and cities of all sizes are encouraging people to bring their yard debris and green waste in to central recycling centers so that the yard waste can be composted. The main purpose of these efforts is to reduce the burden on the landfills, while... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON08th May 2008
Both my day care and personal abode have seen my attempts at being as ‘green’ as possible in recent years. Before the advent of curbside collection I was dividing my waste and making the fun filled fortnightly trip to the recycling center for offload... Read >
Author: Fiona Lohrenz01st May 2008
Certainly there is a good deal of discussion and concern nowadays about organic products and also about defining the meaning of the term organic waste. Essentially, it is the byproduct of any material that is biological in origin. Common types of such was... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON28th April 2008
Building up sustainable soil for organic gardening starts right after the garden soil testing has been completed. The testing of the soil helps to identify the additional fertilizers and conditioners that can be added. When attempting to garden organicall... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON25th April 2008
One of the great things about organic waste is that with enough time and the right conditions it will decompose. But that should not be construed to mean that you can toss any kind of organic material onto your compost pile.
But recycling your yard wa... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON16th April 2008
Kew Gardens is a dazzling assortment of gardens and glass houses disseminated in a mammoth area of 3000 acres. Located on the south bank of the Thames River between Richmond and Kew, the Kew Gardens houses an unthinkable array of attractions with delightf... Read >
Author: James Cook12th April 2008
There are many instances when homeowners choose not to get started with backyard composting because of the perception that it is hard to do correctly. In reality, you just need to collect the basic organic materials, find a place for the compost heap and ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON11th March 2008
Compost is the end result of the decomposition of organic material, or waste. This occurs naturally in the bush , or a forest, by the accumulation of debris from plant and animal material; and provided there is moisture present, either from rain, in... Read >
Author: chris58625th September 2007
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is just one of those plants that every organic garden must have growing. It also has great merit as a medicinal plant. This plant serves us so well. Propagation is by root division. But be careful with this plant as it will ... Read >
Author: Julie Williams08th August 2007
How to recycle waste for profit is what interests me. Oh I know there are virtuous eco-system considerations, and you can also save a lot of money with computer recycling for instance, but it is the money that interests me.
Recycling Kids
No, I’m ... Read >
Author: James Kronefield06th March 2007
It seems that most organic gardeners love the idea of making their own compost, but some gardeners have trouble making it really happen. Don’t give up! There are ways to give your compost heap a boost and get it heating up again – creating beautiful, ... Read >
Author: Julie Williams15th January 2007
Making compost from garden and household waste is one of the best things any gardener can do. Its easy and costs very little in time or effort.
Making compost will help you reduce pollution and cut down that landfill! Your plants will grow healthier an... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno03rd January 2007
Christmas tree
• Rather than buying a real tree thats been cut down, transported and then thrown away, purchase a large potted plant or small tree that can be used each year as your evergreen Christmas tree.
• You could always purchase an art... Read >
Author: Davinos Greeno27th September 2006
You have just completed designing your garden and now you're looking for that perfect finishing touch. What sort of gardening gift could you give yourself or someone you know who loves gardening. The range of gardening gifts span from the whimsical like g... Read >
Author: Tommy Yeo02nd December 2005
If you're like most people it isn't the thought of winterizing your garden that gets you, it's figuring out where to start. There's just so much to do that it can sometimes be hard to know where to begin!
Well, relax. The harvest is in and putting yo... Read >
Author: Scott Patterson
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