Thursday, 24 February 2011
Organic Loses Out On Vitamins And Antioxidants
I've just come across a recent study that claims that vegetables grown using chemical fertilizers contain more vitamins and so may be better for you than organic produce. This is a report by the British consumer magazine Which? and has caused some consternation among organic gardeners. The claims fo
Friday, 18 February 2011
Aquaponics, Ground Cover And Crape Myrtle Murder
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Maybe you think it's still too cold, but "There are actually many tasks that need to be done in February to kick off a great growing season" according to Susan Owens a Celina resident and a Collin County
Maybe you think it's still too cold, but "There are actually many tasks that need to be done in February to kick off a great growing season" according to Susan Owens a Celina resident and a Collin County
Friday, 11 February 2011
Moles, Slugs And Compost
Did you know that pound-for-pound the common garden mole is more efficient than the 642-ton Emerald Mole tunneling machine? While the Emerald Mole achieves 5 feet per hour on a good day, the little critter can dig 15 feet per hour in good soils. What most gardeners will be interested in is not how q
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Pruning Roses, Sprouts And Nightmare Weeds
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If you want some indoor gardening activities while waiting for spring and a window farm does not appeal, why not grow some sprouts? Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that you either love or hat
If you want some indoor gardening activities while waiting for spring and a window farm does not appeal, why not grow some sprouts? Brussels sprouts are one of those vegetables that you either love or hat
Raised Beds, Seed Catalogues And Waiting Out Winter
January is the seed catalog month when winter prevents outside activities, but gives us plenty of time to plan for the coming season. All those new varieties are so tempting especially when the catalog pictures all show perfect specimens which never seem to be recreated in our own gardens. I found t
Holiday Plants, Mistletoe And Egypt
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As usual as the holiday season approaches there is no shortage of advice on suitable gifts for gardeners. Plants are popular presents, but some common varieties are a little tricky to care for indoors in the middle of winter. Poinsettias are a particular problem. In past yea
As usual as the holiday season approaches there is no shortage of advice on suitable gifts for gardeners. Plants are popular presents, but some common varieties are a little tricky to care for indoors in the middle of winter. Poinsettias are a particular problem. In past yea
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