Posted on: 20 January, 2005
Author: Hans Dekker
In ... when winter blues overtake you and its hard to find a clear patch in the grey overcast above, I look out my front door and find a spot of sunshine in my newly growing ... Growing In mid-March when winter blues overtake you and its hard to find a clear patch in the grey overcast above, I look out my front door and find a spot of sunshine in my newly growing daffodils. Growing daffodils is one way to get a good dose of sunshine before spring pulls back the blanket of winter. Daffodils are one of the...
Posted on: 20 January, 2005
Author: Candee Stark
"I have no plants in my house. They won't live for me.Some of them don't even wait to die, they commit ... ... on, admit it....is your thumb not as green as you want it to be? Are "I have no plants in my house. They won't live for me.Some of them don't even wait to die, they commit suicide"~Jerry SeinfeldCome on, admit it....is your thumb not as green as you want it to be? Are you having trouble keeping your house plants alive and healthy? Can you relate to Jerry on this one? Relax .youre not alone! Many of...
Posted on: 15 January, 2005
Author: Marguerite Bonneville
Some people dismiss flowers as ... but the truth is that, in general, women adore them, and men are secretly pleased and ... when someone presents them with a stylish ... or a Some people dismiss flowers as old-fashioned, but the truth is that, in general, women adore them, and men are secretly pleased and flattered when someone presents them with a stylish arrangement or a flower gift basket. If you see yourself as a romantic person, find excuses to give flowers as often as possible. Flowers are such a vibrant expression of Nature's beauty that it's rare to find...
Posted on: 12 January, 2005
Author: Karen Gross
For many people, growing big juicy tomatoes is part of what makes ... ... so ... Whether ... plants from your local nursery or starting tomatoes from seed, there are a few ba For many people, growing big juicy tomatoes is part of what makes vegetable gardening so enjoyable. Whether purchasing plants from your local nursery or starting tomatoes from seed, there are a few basic steps to follow to ensure that you harvest an abundant crop at the end of the growing season. There are many different varieties of tomatoes to choose from, depending on whether you will be...
Posted on: 12 January, 2005
Author: C.J. Gustafson
Organic ... which is ... thought of as ... out of the 60s hippie culture, has been steadily growing in ... over the years. Not only can you find entire aisles of organics at Organic gardening, which is sometimes thought of as something out of the 60s hippie culture, has been steadily growing in popularity over the years. Not only can you find entire aisles of organics at the local supermarket, the number of specialty stores dedicated to organically grown foods has increased dramatically. Part of this popularity is due to an increasing understanding of the dangers associated with synthetic...
Posted on: 12 January, 2005
Author: Karen Gross
One of the biggest ... for ... ... is pest control. Anyone who has tried to keep a ... deer from eating the sweet corn knows how ... it can be to deter animals, includi One of the biggest challenges for vegetable gardeners is pest control. Anyone who has tried to keep a determined deer from eating the sweet corn knows how difficult it can be to deter animals, including insects, birds, rabbits and other wildlife from what, for them is a natural smorgasbord. From their perspective, there sit these wonderful veggies, all neat and weeded, almost as if you...
Posted on: 08 January, 2005
Author: Jacob Farin
... plants native to the United States are ... to cold ... frost and snow. That is what really makes these plants very unique. They may look ... but really they are as h Carnivorous plants native to the United States are accustomed to cold temperatures, frost and snow. That is what really makes these plants very unique. They may look tropical, but really they are as hardy as a black bear in the Rockies.But, like the black bear, there is something that frost-tolerant plants do not like dry freezing Arctic wind. This type of wind will pull moisture...
Posted on: 30 December, 2004
Author: Hans Dekker
Brick Patio Weed ... ... this article, I found one instance where a ... was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a ... Luckily, several item Brick Patio Weed ControlIn researching this article, I found one instance where a homeowner was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a blowtorch! Luckily, several items provide better service as a weeding tool and there are several better alternatives for brick patio weed control. Of course, the best method of brick patio weed control is proper...
Posted on: 29 December, 2004
Author: Matthew Leo
A ... can extend your growing season by months and allow you to sow seeds and harvest crops much earlier than you normally would. With proper ... some crops can be ... ... A Greenhouse can extend your growing season by months and allow you to sow seeds and harvest crops much earlier than you normally would. With proper planning, some crops can be harvested continuously. This can turn your gardening and cultivation into a year round activity. A wider variety of plants started from seed. The germination rate will be much higher as well. The amount of sunlight that...
Posted on: 24 December, 2004
Author: Ben J. Mann
... Plants, Seeds and Flowers for Winter ... ... New Winter Garden ... turns grey cold weather months into exciting home ... fun. While other ... enthus Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com