Archive for the ‘Gardening’ Category
Carrot Growing Information
How to plant: Propagate by seed Germination temperature: 50 F to 85 F – Will germinate at temperatures as low a 40 F. Will germinate in about a week at 75 F, with adequate moisture. Days to emergence: 7 to [...]
When to Plant Tomatos
When to Plant Buying transplants or starting seeds indoor early, gets tomatoes off to the best start in the garden when warm weather finally arrives and it saves several weeks in growing time. Some gardeners transplant their tomatoes soon after [...]
Glory awaits in this year’s national garden competition
Winning the Daily Mail’s National Garden Competition is the accolade that all gardeners would like to have – and in 2010, the standard of entries has been higher than ever. Thousands of people took part, and the judges had a [...]
Tomato Recipes
Recipes Fresh Garden Salsa This coarse textured salsa is more of a relish or Pico de Gallo. The ingredients can be finely diced or use a medium for chunky salsa. Serve with traditional tortilla chips or use as a side [...]
Tomato – Recommended Varieties
Tomato This article is by the University of Illinois Extension Tomato, is today the most popular garden vegetable in America. For many years, however, tomatoes (then called “love apples”) were considered poisonous and were grown solely for their ornamental value. [...]
Preparing Gardens for Cooler Weather
It’s About Thyme By CHRIS WINSLOW I am sure readers have been enjoying the nice chill that’s been lingering in the air during some of our recent mornings. This is a month of transition, as we move from the doldrums [...]
Kinder Garden…Getting Children Interested in Gardening
Whether it is creating a picturesque, beautiful garden, densely packed with colourful flowers, or sprouting a variety of tasty, nutritious vegetables on an allotment, there can be no doubt that many people are keener than ever to get their hands [...]
How to Repair a Garden Hose
To repair a garden hose, cut out the damaged section and use a radiator hose clamp to patch the hole. Fix a garden hose with tips from a landscaper in this free video on gardening and lawn care. Expert: Bill [...]
How To Over Winter Garden Vegetables
Basic gardening isn’t that complicated. However, there comes a time in any avid gardener’s life when they want to explore the limits of gardening. In this case, they may encounter the need to over-winter some types of garden vegetables. While [...]
Vegetable Garden Basics Part 1
All gardens have problems. One year it may be insects and disease and the next year it may be a drought. Gardening does require work, but by learning a few basic skills and techniques, you can make your vegetable gardening [...]