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I know it's rather late but I have just noticed an article on new plants for 2011 and this has prompted me to check a few sites to see what new varieties are on offer this year.
Black and white seem to
Monday, 28 March 2011
Monday, 14 March 2011
Invasive Plant Control And The Crabapple Branch
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As someone who tries to stick to organic principles and avoids the use of pesticides wherever possible, I am always interested to hear of ways to encourage natural predators. We all know that ladybugs eat
As someone who tries to stick to organic principles and avoids the use of pesticides wherever possible, I am always interested to hear of ways to encourage natural predators. We all know that ladybugs eat
Friday, 4 March 2011
Vertical Gardening, Garden Designers And Giant Veggies
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Vertical gardening is not a new idea. Garden writers have for many years suggested that people with small courtyard gardens should make the most of the space by growing climbing plants up the walls and fe
Vertical gardening is not a new idea. Garden writers have for many years suggested that people with small courtyard gardens should make the most of the space by growing climbing plants up the walls and fe
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
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