Posted on: 18 November, 2004
Author: Bob Roy
Watering Your ... you get the hang of it you will be a pro at ... Most orchid plants are ... (air plants) and we are used to watering plants in soil. Air plants have pseudo pods wh Watering Your OrchidsOnce you get the hang of it you will be a pro at watering. Most orchid plants are epiphytes (air plants) and we are used to watering plants in soil. Air plants have pseudo pods which take up the water and hold it for the plants to drink. The root system looks dry but may not be. If there is...
Posted on: 10 November, 2004
Author: Frann Leach
You may feel that growing your own produce is ... enough, without adding to the problems by growing them ... Well, you pays your money and you takes your choice, as they say, but for me You may feel that growing your own produce is difficult enough, without adding to the problems by growing them organically. Well, you pays your money and you takes your choice, as they say, but for me, there are several reasons for going the whole hog: Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
Posted on: 27 October, 2004
... types of plants each require varying degrees of soil acidity or pH. Some plants are very ... to soil pH levels. Some garden plants will prefer acid soils while others prefer an alkali Different types of plants each require varying degrees of soil acidity or pH. Some plants are very sensitive to soil pH levels. Some garden plants will prefer acid soils while others prefer an alkaline soil. The acidity or alkalinity of soil is measured by pH (potential Hydrogen ions). pH is a measure of the amount of lime (calcium) contained in your soil, and the type of...
Posted on: 26 October, 2004
... provides a great natural ... we live, the soil is black clay (north Texas). We have found that by using a compost, we can almost ... the need for ... ... to Composting provides a great natural resource!Where we live, the soil is black clay (north Texas). We have found that by using a compost, we can almost eliminate the need for commercial fertilizers to grow most vegetables, herbs and spices.Our compost is lined with rail-road ties (4 tall) but is open on one side for easy access. We put hay, table scraps, garden scraps, firewood ash, and manure...
Posted on: 18 October, 2004
Author: Thomas Ogren
Spreader-stickers, Wetting Agents: Getting the most out of Your SpraysThomas OgrenSpreader-stickers or if you prefer, sticker-spreaders, are agents we can add to garden sprays to make them more effec... Spreader-stickers, Wetting Agents: Getting the most out of Your SpraysThomas OgrenSpreader-stickers or if you prefer, sticker-spreaders, are agents we can add to garden sprays to make them more effective. These additives are commonly used in commercial horticulture and in agriculture, but for some reason are as yet relatively unknown to most gardeners.Sticker-spreaders can be made of many different components, organic or inorganic. Often the actual ingredients in a particular brand of...
Posted on: 18 October, 2004
Author: Thomas Ogren
The ... Favorite Weed/ Castor ... OgrenThe Castor bean plant (Ricinus ... with its large bold, highly colored leaves is native to tropical Africa. In cold climates it is an annual The Terrorists Favorite Weed/ Castor BeanThomas OgrenThe Castor bean plant (Ricinus communis) with its large bold, highly colored leaves is native to tropical Africa. In cold climates it is an annual, growing quickly, setting many seeds, and dying off in winter. In mild winter areas it is a long-lived perennial, sometimes reaching small tree size. It has gone wild and naturalized in many places and is especially common in...
Posted on: 04 October, 2004
Author: Scottie Johnson
What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. These are just a few of the reasons people ar What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. These are just a few of the reasons people are drawn to water gardens. But when you think about adding a water feature to your garden, you are torn, because you know that a charming pond...
Posted on: 09 August, 2004
Author: Hugh Harris-Evans
When ... by a garden gnome the common reaction is to hold up your hands in horror and utter an ... of disgust while ... how anyone can bear to allow such a creature to remain in th When confronted by a garden gnome the common reaction is to hold up your hands in horror and utter an expression of disgust while wondering how anyone can bear to allow such a creature to remain in their backyard. On the other hand we are told on good authority that the gnome population of Southern Germany is close on four million and,...
Posted on: 29 July, 2004
Author: Thomas Leo Ogren
Asthma Friendly Gardens Tom ... studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last ... of ... have a much greater chance of dev Asthma Friendly Gardens Tom OgrenRecent studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last trimester of pregnancy have a much greater chance of developing asthma. One of the main keys with asthma prevention is avoidance.When you have asthma the typical garden is not a very friendly place at all. There are mold spores to contend with...
Posted on: 27 July, 2004
Author: R A E Mayhew
The Journal of a Gardener in ... 27th 2004 The second half of summer, also known as the dog days of summer, are upon us and while parts of the garden ... others ... They are called The Journal of a Gardener in TuscanyJuly 27th 2004 The second half of summer, also known as the dog days of summer, are upon us and while parts of the garden flourish, others struggle. They are called the dog days as in ancient Greece at this time of year the brightest star in the sky was Sirius, and it was thought the brightness...