Archive for September, 2009

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Organic Gardener asked: Perfect soilWhat is the function of soil in our yards and gardens? Simply put, soil provides plants with mineral nutrients, water and anchorage. The basic types of soil are clay, sand, and silt. The percentage of each determines whether you have sandy clay loam, silt, loam, etc. ...

Could you help me find a good gardening blog?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Christy R asked: I really like faires, and lawn gnomes and stuff like that to be involved with my garden's style. Any gardening blogs would be great. I just want something to give me ideas for this coming growing season. Thanks a ton!HANS

What types of containers have you used for vegetable gardening?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

movin' mama asked: I would like to do container gardening this year.do you have any ideas for containers made from things around the house and yard or otherwise free?BOYD

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

Bare Bones Gardener asked: With the old familiar variety of garden hoses as well as black Poly irrigation systems, there are two major problems that occur along the length of the hose or pipe, one is cracking and/or splitting of the hose/pipe and the second problem is the familiar kinking ...

What is a good web site for gardening in TN?

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

tatlady asked: I want to plant veggies, fruit, and fruit trees in middle Tn. I'm having a hard time finding a web site that gives me the info I need. I should tell you I'm new to food gardening so the easier to understand the better lol. Thanks in advance ...

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Elizabeth T James asked: If you are going to take up a new hobby, you might as well do something that is productive as well as fun. One such activity is vegetable gardening. Vegetable gardening is a very relaxing activity that millions of people love to do. There is also ...

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Dtm asked: Where ever you look it seems that people are going green. They may try and drive using electric cars, or use natural methods of fertilizer or compost. There are even gardeners who use only organic products and tools in their garden. These organic gardeners will need gardening supplies ...

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Nicholas Tan asked: Congratulations! At last you have decided to have a nice garden for your biggest house. Now the big question is how to choose gardening supplies, which are useful for your garden at nominal price but with good quality. Identifying proper gardening supplies is an important thing for ...

Can anyone give me advice on container gardening for tomato plants?

Friday, September 25th, 2009

redneckwoman822 asked: I live in Illinois and I love home grown tomatoes. I don't have the yard for a garden and would like to try growing them in a container. I've tried it in the past without good results and I'm hoping somone will have some good advice ...

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Nicholas Tan asked: Congratulations! At last you have decided to have a nice garden for your biggest house. Now the big question is how to choose gardening supplies, which are useful for your garden at nominal price but with good quality. Identifying proper gardening supplies is an important thing for ...