Squidoo : Top 100 List

How You Can Get Rid of Japanese Beetles

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:25:18 -0600

Japanese Beetles bug me! If you're like me, I like my rose bushes, grape vines, and fruit trees(plum and apple)�in one piece not munched on by Japanese Beetles.�I love to garden. It's a great way to relax without Japanese Beetles.�But,...

Build Your Own Backyard Pond with the Pondlady

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:36:37 -0600

Learn to build a pond with the pondlady. She shares her almost 20 years experience in designing and building ponds cheaper and easier than any other method you have read about. From building to troubleshooting, from plants to fish, we talk about what...

Sundials: How to Make a Sundial, How they Work and Some Sundial History

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:18:19 -0600

Many people think of sundials as nothing more than historical curiosities. How wrong can you be? Sundials are fantastic things to have in your garden, incredibly beautiful focal points just like any urn or garden sculpture.

But sundials are so much m...

How To: Have A Grape Arbor

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:12:15 -0600

If I can grow grapes, so can can you.� I'm not talking vineyards here, actually not even enough to make your own wine (at least I don't think so, I've never tried), just a pretty little arbor to enjoy the fruit from, make some jelly if you like,...

Growing Bonsai Trees

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:17:14 -0600

You will learn how to Grow a Bonsai Tree from scratch, starting from the supplies you need, different types of bonsai trees, bonsai seeds and the Japanese Art of Bonsai.

Learn the Art of Bonsai Tree Care

How to Grow Mushrooms.

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:48:27 -0600

So you want to grow mushrooms? Well then I will show you how to get started in this great hobby.I will show you the easiest way to grow mushrooms. I will even provide simple methods of obtaining some of the stuff required for this method.

Finally g...

Moss Farming

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:17:16 -0600

Moss can be a filler on top of a potted plant, it can be a little accent in a garden, or a lush, full-fledged replacement for a lawn.

This is my 2006 moss farming notebook and diary complete with pictures along the way.� It's got a lot of fantas...

Drought Tolerant Plants for Low Water Landscapes

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:34:48 -0600

When most people think xeriscaping - the use of drought-tolerant, low water-use plants - they think cactus.� And who wants a yard full of prickly, unfriendly cactus?� (Yes, I know some of you do.� This page is for those who don't...me...

Hummingbird Gardening

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:24:30 -0600

Who wouldn't want to attract hummingbirds, nature's flying jewels, to their yard? Hummingbird feeders will help bring them into view, but to really sustain them it is necessary to plant for them. Planting a Hummingbird Garden full of nectar rich flow...

Planting & Caring For Rose Bushes in Containers...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:57:07 -0600

By Sharon Stajda,

If you follow these simple rules, your rose bush will be more than�happy to give you�years of beautiful colorful rose's...

With the exception of large climbers, most roses can be grown successfully in containers.When met wit...

Geraniums -Tips On Growing Geraniums

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:25:16 -0600

By Sharon Stajda,

There a a few great rules to follow when planting Geraniums. If planted correctly, you will have wonderful huge flowers from early summer to late fall.

Don't jump the gun when going to plant your geraniums. I am sure�many gard...

Growing Fruit Trees In Containers

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:15:38 -0600

Growing fruit trees indoors is very rewarding and�easy to do.� You don't need to be living in a warm climate (or have a green thumb) to grow your own lemons, limes or oranges.� Dwarf fruit trees can be grown in containers indoors durin...

How To Plant Vegetables Indoors

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:06:30 -0600

Want the taste and benefits from eating fresh vegetables, but don't have the outdoor garden space to grow them? Let me tell you how easy it is to plant vegetables indoors. You can grow fresh tomatoes, lettuce, or radishes right from your own kitchen....

A Lazy Man's Guide to Compost

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:00:47 -0600

Making compost that your plants will love is quite easy.� You don't need an expensive bin or a fancy compost tumbler.� All you really need is an enclosure of some kind and the organic ingredients to create black gold.

�Black gold is wha...

Gardening to Attract and Sustain Butterflies

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:11:46 -0600

What is more beautiful than a garden full of colorful flowers with gorgeous butterflies flitting around? It's really not that hard to create a haven like this right in your own yard. All you need to create this sanctuary for you and the butterflies a...

Pumpkins!

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:31:58 -0600

Pumpkins are very popular during the fall season, especially for Halloween and Thanksgiving. They have so many uses. You can plant, grow, and cook them. They can be used for decorations, or to create beautiful, albeit temporary, works of art. Pumpkin...

White Alpine Strawberries

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:30:43 -0600

I'm growing white alpine strawberries for the first time in my garden this summer and this lens will tell you more about this special varietal and share my experiences with this delicious fruit!

See photos of my growing berries, get gardening tips and...

Moss Gardening

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:47:33 -0600

In case you've found this lens first, I moved to Seattle and started Moss Farming in the light well outside my bedroom window.� That lens covers my first year and initial moss learning and this one will fill you in on all my discoveries and prog...

Raised Bed Gardening

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:40:15 -0600

I became a raised bed gardener not by choice, but by necessity.� We have a small space that gets adequate sunlight for a garden and tree roots make it impossible to till the ground.

�The solution was an easy one.� Build Raised Beds.

&nbs...

Growing Aloe Vera

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:11:45 -0600

I was never all that good with house plants and hastened quite a few along to an early demise until I moved to this one apartment building and my upstairs neighbor gave me a piece of their aloe vera.� Their aloe plant was enormous, and looked li...

Monarch Butterflies Are Easy To Raise

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:19:22 -0600

My family lives in the country.�And we love raising Monarch Butterflies. It's really quite easy to raise them at home. We've got milkweed growing�in our butterfly garden in our backyard.

I just took some old milkweed pods in the fall and th...

The Apiary: Bees & Beekeeping

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:23:46 -0600

An "apiary" is a place where bees and hives are kept, especially when it is for the production of honey.

I don't keep bees presently, but it is an ambition of mine.� I started this lens so I would have a place for me to put all the info...

The Virtual Garden

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:06:55 -0600

Do you get spring fever as soon as the seed catalogs arrive in early January? I do. Gardening is a very therapeutic and relaxing hobby. What a great feeling when you are connected to the earth. It is so calming to watch all the beautiful plants emerg...

Landscaping For Dummies

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:08:43 -0600

There is no doubt that when landscaping we all want to save money, as well as have an attractive property.� Our aim at Landscaping for Dummies is to provide you with landscaping help to enable you to make your home look great.

With Landscaping f...

Ladybugs Are Good For Your Garden

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:52:19 -0600

Learn everything you need to know about ladybugs and why they are good for your garden! Buy live ladybugs and find cute ladybug gifts including Ladybug Land, a natural ladybug habitat for your children!

Attracting ladybugs to your garden can provide y...

How to Make Compost

Tue, 27 May 2008 17:46:48 -0600

This page is about how to make compost, including information about the composting process, a list of materials to use,�composting with leaves, types of compost tumblers and bins, and how to build compost bins.

Making your own compost has many be...

Tending A Fairy Garden

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:21:01 -0600

A fairy garden can be as small and simple as one flower pot, or as full and fancy as your whole backyard... Come learn about the magic of fairy gardens!

Desert Landscape

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:42:06 -0600

The Southwestern United States is an arid region known for a very low annual rainfall.� Water conservation is an issue on everyone's mind.� Every homeowner wants to landscape his or her home to create beauty and to have a place to relax and...

Gardenias

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:12:38 -0600

A healthy Gardenia plant has creamy white blossoms and dark green leaves. Their sweet fragrance, similar to that of jasmine is simply intoxicating. Gardenia plant care, unfortunately, is not that simple. Proper plant care for the gardenia is essentia...

The Guide to Gardening

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:05:01 -0600

The Guide to Gardening has been created to help those just starting out in gardening, looking for extra tips and even those with Black Thumbs.

You will be able to turn a Black Thumb into a Green Thumb in no time!

You will find great resources for g...

Water Lilies in Your Backyard Pond

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:52:51 -0600

Many people have ponds just so they can have water lilies. Here in New Orleans we love tropicals with their aroma reminiscent of tropical islands and colors that defy description.
Hardy water lilies are beautiful and grow anywhere. If you have a pond...

How To Prune Roses

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:05:10 -0600

Proper pruning is an easy way to keep your rose bushes healthy, blooming, and looking their best. Pruning your rose bushes is not difficult. With a little knowledge, it can become a chance to be creative, rather than a chore. This guide will teach yo...

High Desert Gardening

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:09:18 -0600

I'm Stinky's mom, Teri Rose. I'm a graphic designer and artist living and gardening in the high desert of Northern Nevada. Originally from Southern California, I found gardening somewhat challenging when I first moved here in 1989. After much researc...

Rain Gardens - A Beautiful Way To Improve Water Quality

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:42:54 -0600

Did you know that 85% of pollutants in our lakes and streams is the result of stormwater runoff?

Did you know that every parking lot and road that is built only increases the pollution?

Did you know that these pollutants affect wildlife habitats as...

Mediaeval Gardening - Organically for the benefit of Wildlife

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:14:10 -0600

With tadpoles and newts in the pond, Spring gets off to a good start for this organic mediaeval style vegetable plot and informal, almost cottage-like garden. By not using chemicals in the garden and working with nature the wildlife finds its own nat...

Sustainable Gardening a la Rabbit Hill

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:05:24 -0600

When Robert Lawson wrote and illustrated Rabbit Hill over 60 years ago he was ahead of his time in the way he felt about sharing his part of this earth with the indigenous animals. For years, we have been using many of the gardening "techniques" that...

How to Water and Feed Your Plants

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:09:08 -0600

Knowing how to water and feed your plants, and when, requires a one-to-one relationship with each plant you own. You must consider all of the variables; type of plant, type of container, amount and kind of light, different kinds of potting mixes and...

How to Grow Beautiful Roses

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:58:34 -0600

Growing beautiful roses is not a hobby, it's an art! While anyone can grow a rose bush and make it bloom, it takes real talent to grow a beautiful rose bush or create a rose garden that puts on a stunning show.

Captivating the World With Stunning Ro...

Gothic Gardens

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:00:52 -0600

Gothic Garden Design provides ideas for designing and maintaining�your own�Gothic-style garden, including how to create a moon garden, Gothic garden plants, Gothic garden statues, helpful links and more, but remember when it comes to Gothic...

Garden Fountains

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:52:13 -0600

A garden fountain can add a positive experience to any garden by requiring minimal space and by providing movement and pleasant sounds.� For instance, the flowing of trickling water in a garden can mask neighborhood noise and also attract our fe...

Submerged Plants for Your Backyard Pond

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:26:33 -0600

Is your pond green? Ponds and water gardens need submerged vegetation to have clear water. Submerged plants give off oxygen for your fish to breathe and are fertilized by fish waste. They act as a natural filter and your fish eat them. What a perfect...

The Best Fire-Retardant Plants Ever

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:16:31 -0600

As an electronic graphics operator working on live news�in the Los Angeles market for more than a decade, I can tell you that the most heartbreaking�events to cover are brush fires. Yet, on occasion there�are miraculous�accounts o...

Water Fountains

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:55:11 -0600

The addition of a water fountain in a garden or in the home can truly add a sense of mystery, serenity, and beauty to a person's life.� For your home, consider getting some�indoor water fountains, desktop water fountains, or table top...

Bronze Garden Sculptures

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:53:43 -0600

Bronze garden sculptures, bronze garden statuary, bronze landscape statues, bronze garden statues, and contemporary bronze sculptures have become popular accents and decorations for many gardeners.�

Is this a new phenomenon or is this a continua...

Bog Plants for Your Backyard Pond

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:32:35 -0600

Bog plants, emergent plants, marginal plants are all the same. They all love wet feet and grow in swamps or bogs.

Bog plants or marginal plants are at the height of their growing season in the heat of the summer. If they outgrow their pots, cut them...

How To Grow an Herb Garden

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:59:49 -0600

Firstly a very warm welcome to How To Grow an Herb Garden which along with How To Grow an Herb Garden aims to provide you with information about Starting an Herb Garden.

For centuries people have been growing and using all kinds of herbs. They have be...

Propagate Creeping Jenny - Easy Propagation to Make Many Plants!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:10:04 -0600

I love propagating plants and I especially love to propagate creeping Jenny because it is so easy!

After years of playing with plants I still get a soul-felt thrill when tiny seedlings pop out of the dirt or when cuttings sprout new roots. Making ma...

Xeriscaping

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:17:41 -0600

� Xeriscaping is the practice of landscaping using drought-tolerant plants. The term derives from the Greek word, xeros, meaning "dry," and scape, meaning "scene". Hence, xeriscaping literally means dryscaping, or "dry s...

Tallgrass Prairie Restoration

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:14:29 -0600

Elsewhere the sky is the roof of the world; but here the earth was the floor of the sky. ~Willa Cather~

One of the most diverse ecosystems in North America, the tallgrass prairie is also one of its most endangered. Less than 1% of the original extent...

My Big Ass Yard

Tue, 27 May 2008 12:03:37 -0600

Yes I have a big ass yard. I know this is true because when I get done mowing, weed whacking, planting, raking, watering, etc. I always say, "man, I have a big ass yard." Actually my yard is three acres in size. The same as three football f...

Vegetable Gardening

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:54:49 -0600

You don't have to be a rocket scientist in order to learn vegetable gardening. By reading this article, you will know some important do's and don'ts to enable you to reap the fruits of your labor.

Before you get to work, you have to buy the seeds an...

How to Grow a Chocolate Garden

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:23:43 -0600

Can't you just imagine it? Chocolate fruits and vegetables growing from semi sweet vines, and milk chocolate coated bushes growing in your own chocolate garden? Okay, you got me. You can't really grow your own Hershey brand Chocolate Bars, Godiva bra...

The Organic Garden

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:08:52 -0600

Ever since I was a little girl I can remember being in my mom's garden helping her with the garden. It was lots of work, but I enjoyed it so much! To be able to plant a little seed and watch it grow into a full sized plant was so much fun! Then to be...

The Rhubarb Patch

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:44:10 -0600

We inherited a rhubarb patch when we bought our home ten years ago. It's right next to our vegetable garden.

Right now there are five rhubarb plants marching in a row with their fresh, crinkly, light green leaves and celery-like stalks sprouting fro...

Floating Plants for Your Backyard Pond

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:47:19 -0600

Floating plants for your pond are as necessary as water. Half of your pond needs to be covered so your water doesn't get too hot and to provide shade for your fish. Your submerged vegetation needs shade or it will burn in the sun. Floating plants giv...

How To Build A Cheap Incubator! (Growing Mushrooms)

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:57:41 -0600

Here I will show you how to make a cheap incubator. The reason to make your own is because its cheap, easy, and reliable. A small incubator that can hold 5-10 jars cost $100-$500. The Incubator in this lens only cost $46.97 and can hold 20 or more ja...

Landscaping with Lakescapes - How to Restore Our Natural Shorelines

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:34:01 -0600

Believe it or not, everyone has waterfront property.

Yes, it's true. Even if you live in the middle of a city! In this lens, I'll attempt to answer why that's true and to explain why lakescaping can help to save our natural waterways, wherever they...

The Herb Garden

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:15:09 -0600

Herbs�grown in�raised beds and�containers�in the Mediaeval Organic Garden� adds�diversity to the garden.� Featuring�flowers and weeds not normally associated with herbs e.g. pot marigold, dandelion and nettle,...

Simple Garden,Landscape and Design Ideas for a Beautiful Outdoor Living Area

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:25:01 -0600

Get our year round insider tips and information on how to improve your landscape and garden that will instantly improve your homes beauty and curb appeal

Aaarrgghh!.... APHIDS!

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:51:14 -0600

One of the most common garden pests is the aphid. Many fruits and vegetables can be easily damaged by this small insect. However there are a variety of natural pest control techniques that can make managing your aphid infestation much easier and less...

Houseplants For Healthy Living

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:52:31 -0600

Are you aware that certain houseplants can create a healthier environment? New research shows that some houseplants can do more than just make a home look cozy and inviting. Find out which houseplants you should have in your home and the health benef...

Air-Cleaners: The Coolest Houseplants Ever

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:52:39 -0600

Did you know that if you keep certain houseplants, those plants will clean pollutants, chemicals and carcinogens out of the air inside your home?

How cool is that!?�

Laying Lawns

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:44:41 -0600

Preparing your garden and topsoil ready to lay the turf, and making sure that your lawn stays bright, fresh and free from pests and diseases all year round.

How to Become a Gardener

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:07:43 -0600

If you've never had a garden before, if you still think dirt is just "dirt," if you can't tell a marigold from a monarda---this lens is especially for you! Check in often, you'll find tons of info here to get you on the path to being a true...

Orchids 4ever

Thu, 29 May 2008 01:12:26 -0600

In the kingdom of flowering plants, orchid rule the emerald Earth.Of over 25,000 species found worldwide, Malaysia is home to some 850 species in the peninsula and another 2,500 in Sabah and Sarawak.

To obtain such abundance, orchids are opportunist t...

The Louisiana Iris in Your Backyard Pond

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:31:27 -0600

Louisiana Iris is the Louisiana state wildflower. It covers bayous and swamps in the Louisiana spring. I use them in most ponds, in the water and out.
See pictures of hybrids. Find growing conditions. If you are looking for an iris that loves wet fee...

Tulips Bulbs -- Plant Them Right And Watch Them Flourish...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:25:55 -0600

�By Sharon Stajda,
In history, the Dutch will be remembered for their passion, and production of tulips. After 400-plus years, the Dutch people still enduring a love affair with the tulip. First introduced to Holland in 1593, the tulip has become...

Growing Bonsai Indoors

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:25:16 -0600

Buying grown bonsai trees in most cases can be very expensive. If you have it in mind to use bonsai plants to decorate your home, then you may as well decide to create your own bonsai trees as this may save you a lot of money. Creating your own bonsa...

Spider Plant: Reducing Indoor Air Pollution

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:45:54 -0600

The Spider Plant, Chlorophytum comosum, is a species of Chlorophytum native to South Africa.

Spider plants have long narrow leaves that are 20-40 cm (8-15 in) long and 5-20 mm (0.2-0.8 in) broad, which grow from a central rosette. It also produces b...

Gardening Ideas

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:23:59 -0600

Welcome to Gardening Ideas where we aim to provide information and advice on all aspects of Gardening and Landscaping.

Don't forget to collect your Free Gift "The Guide to Having The Perfect Lawn" by clicking here.

Hydrangea Care

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:26:36 -0600

This lens will inform you on everything you need to know about hydrangea care...�

Noted for their long lasting, late blooming flowers and their unique foliage, hydrangeas are one of the most versatile shrubs in the garden. They are known to be la...

Asparagus Recipes and Grow Guide

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 07:07:28 -0600

Find everything you need to know about fresh asparagus right here! Learn how to grow asparagus, how to cook asparagus and even some tasty asparagus recipes.

Fresh asparagus is delicious on it's own but by adding a few simple ingredients you can turn...

Ruth Stout - Organic Mulch Gardener

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:56:24 -0600

I first heard of Ruth Stout from my mother when I told her I was going to start my first vegetable garden.� Mom suggested I get some books by Ruth Stout and learn about Organic Gardening.

Ruth lived for many years in Redding, CT right near the Ne...

How to Build a Compost Bin

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:05:27 -0600

Knowing how to build a compost bin is half the fun of composting. When your compost is in a bin, you can keep it at an ideal temperature, which is essential for fungi and bacteria to grow, as well as for composting worms to stay healthy. Composting b...

Gardening Outdoors Spring = Sanity!

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:08:03 -0600

Every year I wait anxiously to get a glimpse of�the first spring bulb popping through the dirt.� It hails the arrival of spring and the end of long, dark, snowy cold days.�

Now, don't get me wrong, winter is beautiful in it's own way,...

Garden Decor Accessories

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:56:56 -0600

Do high gas prices, taxes, and the war in Iraq make you depressed? Perhaps you can not change the outside world, but you CAN change your own personal world and add meaning, pleasure, and joy to your life by involving yourself with gardening and by ad...

Bonsai Trees Gardening Secrets

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:37:14 -0600

Bonsai trees gardening and care is a fascinating hobby for millions of people around the world. Bonsai tree gardening and practices originates from Japan and bonsai literally means "tree in a pot" in Japanese.

Bonsai is made small and min...

Gardening

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:16:12 -0600

Ever wanted to create a garden like a landscaper and didn't know where to start? Come and join me as I show you some tips that you can use which will help you achieve a beautiful garden.

All About Marigolds

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:13:44 -0600

I love gardening and Marigolds are one of my favorite flowers. The ones in the picture are from my garden. Here is some great information about Marigolds!

Gardening in the Southwest

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:30:10 -0600

It's tough to grow a garden here because of the soil, heat and lack of moisture!� However, I've managed it, and find it's quite easy when you know what to do.� I'm always giving my "sage" garden advice to friends, so I figured I'd...

Everything you always wanted to know about succulent and xeriscape plants

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:49:08 -0600

Soekershof Walkabout is the original breeding place of the South African cactus trade. In one of the historical gardens the oldest cactus of South Africa (Anno 1910) is still growing strong. The gardens display more than 2400 different succulent plan...

Backyard Farm

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:39:54 -0600

I'm trying to grow as much� of our food as I can for a couple of reasons.� First locally produced food is better than food that has traveled, it's fresher, more delicate.� And what is more local than your own backyard?� Fresher fo...

Unusual edibles

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:06:19 -0600

There are lots of things that you can grow in a kitchen garden. Many of them are well known and easy to find information on. Some are a bit more unusual, but experimenting with unusual edibles is fun and can be tasty!

There is Nothing Greener than Organic Gardening!

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:56:10 -0600

If you've never tasted a fresh, ripe tomato straight from the garden, you are missing out! Gardening can be a lot of work, but it is worth it. Knowing where your food comes from and what sort of work went into it, teaches respect for the earth (not t...

Lasagna Gardening ~ Raised Bed Lasagna Gardening ~ Lasagna Composting

Tue, 27 May 2008 16:43:59 -0600

IF you are looking for an easy fun way to garden take a look at Lasagna Gardening:. It is a layered gardening system that requires no digging or tilling and due to the kind of gardening it is the weeds are minimal. It is great for people with knee or...

Growing tomatoes (and other stuff)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:33:05 -0600

There is little as satisfying as eating food you have grown yourself. I will admit, my wife usually cooks with it, but I have all the pleasure of growing it. Sure, a couple of non-food plants make the list (like the carnivorous ones that keep away pe...

Garden Drip Watering Spikes

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:34:08 -0600

Global warming has brought long hot summers to many areas of the planet where regular rain showers were the norm during the summer months and where checks on water consumption and the threat of drought were previously unheard of...

There are, however...

HOWTO: Self watering plant pot experiment

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:55:08 -0600

A year or so ago, I realised that I could not always be around to water my own plants. Even if I was, judging when or when not to water them was a chore.

I have got better since, but my concept was to use a wick which would use capillary action to p...

How to Start Your Lawn

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:39:45 -0600

Is your dream lawn just that... a dream? ... Have you reached the "I can't stand it anymore" point? ... Are you considering lawn alternatives?

See all our how-to tips below. For even more info check out Susans Lawn Gardens.

Upside Down Tomatoes - Hanging Tomato Planters

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:17:05 -0600

Gardening Tomatoes ( and other vegetables) �using upside down planters has become quite popular.� Here we look at the options you can try, and the advantages and disadvantages of growing airborne tomatoes.

5 Important Tips for Taking Care of Your Bonsai Plant

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:13:59 -0600

If you have a bonsai plant, it's important to remember that caring for them is akin to caring for a baby. Loving and caring is required but it's not sufficient; you also have to show certain "parenting" skills to ensure that your bonsai plant will en...

HOWTO: Make a simple seed propagator

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:28:20 -0600

When I first started growing tomatoes, and the second time around, I figured that if they like a greenhouse, then I should build some sort of propagator to get the seeds on the go.

Buying a propagator seemed a little expensive, plus being able to bu...

Chocolate Gardening

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:24:29 -0600

Find out everything you ever wanted to about chocolate and more!

Learn how to germinate Theobroma seeds, how to grow your own chocolate tree and even how to make chocolate from scratch in your home kitchen!

Chocolate Guru, Sheri Ann Richerson, can te...

How To Plan and Start A Garden

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:46:48 -0600

If you live in an apartment, it may be impossible for you to have a large vegetable garden, no matter how much you may desire one. If you work 60 hours per week, caring for a very large rose garden might be a little too much to handle.

If you're con...

Vegetable garden designs

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:51:19 -0600

Getting ready to put in a garden can be an exciting time in the spring and determining the vegetable garden design can be part of the process of planning what vegetables to plant where in the garden. Some folks who are really dedicated to having a go...

Vegetable Gardening at Home

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:48:30 -0600

People find many various reasons for pursuing vegetable gardening as a hobby. Some people enjoy growing their own food, while others find vegetable gardening to be an effective way of relaxing, thus finding relief from daily stress. With all the pest...

How to Make Lilacs Last

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:35:05 -0600

I adore lilacs and planted several of them in my one acre flower garden. Every Spring I eagerly anticipate my lilacs' first blooms and enjoy smelling their sweet aromatic fragrance. Lilacs represent the mere essence of Spring. Come May I'm always sad...

Spring Season Crocus

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:07:53 -0600

Hope Springs Eternal, and crocuses are a big� part of the reason!� In spite of repeated snows and frost, crocuses survive brightly, poking delicate heads over their icy blanket.�

Everyone seeks out the crocus as the first sign of sprin...

Indoor Gardens - Indoor Container Vegetable Gardening Made Easy

Sat, 10 May 2008 10:50:37 -0600

Indoor gardening is a good option for urban living, apartment dwellers, and even just for those cold winter months when cabin fever is about to strike. We�look for�good ideas and troubleshooting tips for indoor vegetable gardening. From hom...

Gardening - Learning Easy, but Consistent Methods

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:31:02 -0600

Here in Houston it's always a little warm, even in the winter, except for a few days...� Although it has been fairly mild so far, I'm sure it will heat up nicely by the the time spring rolls around.� �Due to that, I'm starting now. Las...