Archive for the ‘Gardening’ Category

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Anna Hart asked: Every spring, whether northern or southern hemisphere, many people begin to think about gardening. Some have been gardening every year since they were old enough to help in the family garden back of the house. Others have begun gardening only recently. Most have questions, though.How to make ...

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Nigel asked: A beautiful garden is one of the most sort after additions to any home. A beautiful garden takes many hours of dedication and hard work but can be achieved by not only gardening experts but beginners as well. One of the most important gardening tips for any avid ...

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Organic Gardener asked: Ten basic rules for gardening Rule #1 - Buy plants from a very reputable source--I prefer nurseries over discount stores and warehouse stores. Rule #2 - Select plants that will grow in your climate--consider your high and low temperatures. Rule #3 - Plant your plants in the right place in ...

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Anna Hart asked: Organic gardening has increasingly become an important part of the curriculum in schools around the world. Teachers at every grade level find themselves teaching it to students, and sometimes being called on to give a speech to a group of parents. As a career educator and principal, ...

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Cris Ramasasa asked: HOW TO ESTABLISH  URBAN GARDEN FOR FUN AND PROFIT Urban gardening is ideal in the city or town where your space for planting is limited. If you’re employed in the city and you’ve no time to go to the province to do your farming activities, then urban gardening ...

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Rose Gardener asked: Gardening and caring for the different rose typesWATERINGRoses are deep rooted and once they are well established are more capable than most plants of surviving mild drought spells. The first spring and summer directly after planting your rose is very important. During this period if the soil ...

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Mary Hanna asked: When you are ready to mix ingredients for your container garden, be sure the soil is damp and workable. To determine this, take a handful, squeeze it and allow it to drop. If water comes out, it is too wet; if it breaks apart, it is too ...

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Bare Bones Gardener asked: There is a strong belief among many people, that Australian Natives are beautiful but have no perfume. A stroll through the bush will dispel that rumour easily.The fragrance of crushed leaves and scented blossoms can be almost overpowering at times. But many of the natives have ...

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Organic Gardener asked: Grow a beautiful garden the water wise waySaving water and enjoying the beauty and environmental benefits of plants are not only possible, but easy says the American Association of Nurserymen (AAN). "Water Wise" gardening is built on some basic, commonsense principles:PlanningPlanning a water wise garden or landscape ...

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Juliet Spalding asked: Various farming magazines are offered in the souk. Nevertheless would you like to know which stands out from the respite? Here are a medley of farming magazines that somebody in fondness with his or her backyard will appreciate.COUNTRY GARDENS regularly showcases the more sporadic gardens around the ...