Let’s Talk about Gardening!

Anna Hart asked:


Organic gardening gifts online are plentiful and, with a bit of imagination, can be found in highly unlikely places. You can, of course, give organically grown flowers - a bunch of roses or a wildflower bouquet. You can give an organic live plant, nicely displayed in a natural basket. You might even give a gift of organic tea.

Organic gardening gifts online don’t stop there, though. As the popularity of organic gardening grows, the number of gifts for the gardener also grows.

Organic Gardening Tools

Organic gardening calls for tools that chemical gardening does not. Anyone doing organic gardening will enjoy receiving unique tools. For example:

1. Compost Container: Small-scale organic gardening does not require a large compost pile. A compost container, made from recycled plastic, can recycle kitchen waste into organic compost without a compost pit or pile.

2. Worm Factory: This organic gardening gift is another efficient way to compost. Just put worms, their bedding, and some scraps of food in the worm factory’s bottom bin. Stack other bins on top, with more food scraps in each. As the worms finish their meal on the first floor, they move upward to get more food. Their castings in the bottom tray, an excellent organic fertilizer, can be harvested. A handy spigot on the bottom tray drains off compost tea.

3. Compost Crank: If your gardener does use a compost pile or pit, a compost crank makes a good organic gardening gift. He or she will simply have to crank the corkscrew tip into the pile and pull out to aerate the pile.

Earth-Friendly Organic Gardening Tools

Organic gardening gifts online also include some regular tools that are earth-friendly. Think of mowing the lawn with a push mower to reduce pollution. While pushing, wear lawn aerator shoes to keep the lawn aerated so that nutrition and water get down where the roots can use them. Someone who is “into” organic gardening will also appreciate a tree and shrub root irrigator kit. It saves water while being sure organic fruit trees and shrubs receive deep watering.

Ergonomic Organic Gardening Tools

Organic gardening requires more work than chemical gardening. Ergonomic tools will be appreciated by an organic gardener. Sets of ergonomic tools with a convenient canvas bag can be found at many online gardening supply stores.

We found a unique organic gardening gift online - an ergonomic gardening tool called a detachable ergonomic gardening tool set. One handle can be used with every tool in the set.

A wearable gardening stool lets your organic gardening friend rest feet and back while gardening. Even with hands full, the stool is always available.

Organic Gardening Seeds or Seedlings

Organic gardening gifts online include organic seeds or seedlings, too. A home window garden kit set we saw would be a great gift for an organic gardener. Each set has four window garden cans, with everything you need to grow organic seedlings on a window sill. You add water and sunlight, and transplant the plants when they are big enough.

Any organic seeds or seedlings would be a good organic gardening gift. Herbs are always nice - fragrant and useful.

Organic Gardening Books

A book or two on organic gardening is a good idea, especially for the beginner. Find a beautiful and informative book, and your organic gardener will spend happy hours reading.

Organic Vegetables Mail Order

An ongoing gift of organic vegetables by mail order is also good. Find one of the online organic sites that ship via next day in the U.S.

Just for Love

One organic gardening gift we found online would be fun to give, especially to someone you love. The “Amazing Message Plant” comes in its own planter, ready to grow. The recipient pops the lid, waters the plant, and places it in a sunny location. As it grows, the plant reveals the message “I love you” on its leaves.

Can’t Decide What to Buy

It can be hard to choose just the right organic gardening gift. Everyone has their own likes and dislikes. If you can’t decide what to buy, check online gardening supply retailers for gift certificates. You can often get them in denominations of $25 or $50. Order one or more, and place them in a nice organic gardener’s greeting card.



RICKY

Tamara asked:


Ny bf’s backyard is mostly a patio. with a small shed & a little pond. We are planning to go back there and fix it up but, weeds and grass are between the “spaces” on the deck. He’s afraid if we clean it all up it will just all grow back, but I’m sure there is some kind of spray or something we could place out there to prevent that. Any suggestions?

RAMON

Ellen Griswold asked:


I live in Wyoming, and want to start my first garden. What are some gardening resources that have been helpful to you?

Thanks for your answers. =0)
I thought that cat poo killed vegetation…=0)

(((Idiocracy)))

FRANKIE

Drowning_Fetus asked:


SO i saw this horror movie a long time ago, probably early 90’s. All I can remember from it was that it was inside some greenhouse and this slug creature thing crawling into a mans gardening glove. Upon placing on the glove the man goes into a fit and grabs his hatchet and proceeds to chop at his hand. I have asked many people throughout life and no one seems to know.

ZACHERY

Bare Bones Gardener asked:


Would you like a more natural alternative to using those plastic planter containers? Well, here is a project for you, where you can have an interesting planter during the growing season, then throw the container out in the garden for mulch, without having to add to the world’s landfill problems.

These planters can be used and grown anywhere you can provide good plant growing conditions, including on a patio, pathway or even a roof top. The main criteria being enough sunlight for the plants chosen, easy access to water and an ease of access to maintain the planter/s.

Just follow the steps below.

What you will need

· One or more rectangular bales of hay, (One per planter).

· 4 to 8 seedlings or small plants per planter.

· One to two good handfuls of soil/compost/potting mix per plant.

· Small garden handtools.

· Hose/watering can.

· Liquid fertilizer.

· Area chosen to provide enough light for growing conditions required by plants selected.

Steps

Take one rectangular bale of hay; flip it on its side so that the straps are around the sides not over the top and bottom.

Moisten the hay bale thoroughly with a hose or watering can.

Using the handle of a hand tool, dig four to eight holes in the new upper surface of the hay bale, these holes have to be big enough to hold a good handful of soil.

Into each hole, place a handful or two of compost, soil or potting mix.

Plant up your choice of annuals, herbs or short-lived perennials.

· Water the plants in well and fertilize them with a liquid fertilizer.

· Because of the air gaps in the hay, this type of planter can dry out more quickly than a normal planter, so regular watering is essential.

· Also remember that your planter is actually decomposing while you are using it so remember to regularly fertilize the plants growing in it. Because nutrients may become temporarily unavailable during the decomposition process.

After you have finished growing your plants, move it out to the garden, take the straps off the bale, and use it to mulch/fertilize a part of your garden. You will find that the centre of the bale has decomposed into compost nicely by this stage.



CARSON

charisha luvs joey asked:


i want to plant a garden in my front yard but i would kinda like to see what it might look like. it that possible?

SYLVESTER

fallstart asked:


Jose is a illegal immigrant and I fell in love with him as a *** man.
When he trimmed my roses and cut my St. Augustine grass with his little **** wiggling in the frosty wind,(Global warming hasn’t hit us in Michigan yet), I knew I had to marry Jose. Does this mean I still have to pay for his gardening?

CLARK

Marchmont Gardens asked:


Has the romance gone out of your marriage or is your life completely filled with boredom and stress? Are the days of those romantic cozy dinners with your partner or chilling out and having fun with friends, gone? Then this might be just the right time for you to take a break and unwind yourself and go for an exotic change! So, why not head to Marchmont Gardens.

Marchmont Gardens’ exotic beauty is sure to leave you enchanted and mesmerized. Its self contained suites, boasting garden views and uninterrupted mountain vistas will provide you with absolute privacy. Marchmont Gardens’ garden suites have all the facilities to give you the ultimate comfort. Each suite has its own small kitchenette with kettle/toaster/microwave/fridge and all you would need to make a simple meal or have takeaways. They also have a BBQ for guest use. Moreover the suites have TV/DVD and a small DVD library for your entertainment. Waffle weave cotton robes, bathroom accessories, and comfortable lounge chairs will make your stay very comfortable. For those who need to keep in touch, Marchmont Gardens provide the facility of wireless internet, computer access and Skype. If you are a foody then this place is just the ideal for you; that’s because here you can spoil yourself with home cooked breakfast with fresh farm eggs, sizzling bacon and tasty condiments. You can also get exotic continental delivered to you at appointed time, to eat in your suite or in the garden. Thereafter you can head for a soak in the award winning Thermal Pools in the village. You are also given the option of one of ‘The Spas’ numerous therapies. Or you can also take a walk down the garden path to the Hanmer Springs Golf Course for a leisurely 18 holes. Exerting yourself on one of their mountain bikes to explore countless wonderful forest tracks is also a nice and adventurous option.

Marchmont Gardens also give the option of luxury stay at the Hanmer Springs. You will be spoilt for choice at many of the Hanmer Springs fine cafes and restaurants. Just imagine how exotic would be the experience of having hanmer springs bed and breakfast and gazing out onto high mountain peaks and breathing in the fresh alpine air. The hanmer springs b&b and the exotic beauty around will leave you with ultimate relaxation or exhilaration. To help and guide you during your stay there, you will have your hosts Pete and Bindy Moore with you. They have a vast knowledge of the local area with Bindy being fifth generation and Pete having hunted and fished the area for over 40years. Their warm welcome will make you feel at home.

So the next time you feel that that freshness and spice has gone out of your life, you know where to head towards!



CLEVELAND

mlo1058 asked:


I live in NE USA (Maine), I usurally wait until spring and snow gone and frost out of ground, sometimes the season doesn’t seem long enough, so I want to start inside, with seed and have healthy seedlings to put in ground.

MURRAY

poshpanda:-) asked:


For my ICT project, I’ve decided to investigate and develop a gardening website, but im not really sure what you would want from one -
What kind of information should I include on the website?
How frequently would you want a newsletter?
Would you want it by post or by e-mail?
Is there any good websites already out there (links please!!)?
and if there’s anything else you want to say about it
thanks a lot
xx

DON