Blossom into a Greener World
The tropical plant displays are always so beautiful when you go to the nursery. So many of them would look just great in that empty spot in the office or at home. The plants are so beautiful in the store because they get wonderful care from a knowledgeable staff of people all the time. They usually … Read more
One way to create a garden is to plant in containers and then set them on a row of pallets. Building a pallet garden on the surface of the ground creates a portable and easier alternative to in-ground gardening. It’s also much easier than trying to dig up, loosen and repair the soil that might … Read more
Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring substance that comes from the cell walls of fossilized diatoms. These are a type of single cell planktonic algae that lived in the ancient oceans and freshwater lakes millions of years ago. It’s a finely powdered fossil basically. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is made from the fossilized remains of tiny, … Read more
The humble little carrot, in Latin its name is Daucus carota. Carrots of any type or colour are a great way to get yourself or the kids started in gardening. They require little skill, minimal care and minimal effort. You’re almost guaranteed a delicious harvest in the late summer and fall. Carrots are high in beta-carotene, … Read more
This delicious Basil Dressing or marinade is useful for many different dishes and appetizers. Your guests will love the fresh from the garden flavour when you use your own home grown basil. There are so many ways you could use this wonderfully fresh and delicious recipe. Recipe½ cup Freshly grown basil leaves 2 … Read more
Although there are many types of underwater plants, the Salvinia Minima has become a popular aquarium and pond plant. However, it’s not all fun in the sun for this aquatic plant–frogbit is also becoming more popular with its bright-green leaves and attractive clumps. Which one to pick? Salvinia Minima Vs Frogbit: Which one to pick? … Read more
It’s almost June and summer is under way. The cherry blossoms have bloomed their dazzling spring beauty and are now almost gone. The immature cherries are just forming behind the flower petals as they blow away in the wind. But then disaster starts to happen… The newly formed, immature cherries start falling off your cherry … Read more
Using a drip irrigation system is a very efficient way to maximize your time and effort when it comes to watering. The system also reduces water usage in the garden while giving your plants deep root watering. The use of a properly constructed drip system will keep all the plants watered at a slow rate … Read more
Have you ever heard of a Pine berry? This is a berry that we all should be growing, it’s beautiful and different. It’s unique looking delicious little berry holds a special reward for those who grow them. This is my first year with them so I’ve only been able to harvest two little berries so … Read more
Hummingbirds love sweet sugar syrup, but so do the ants…and even spiders! They will make your bird feeding experience less than pleasant. Ants are everywhere even if you can’t see them all the time. You can be that they’ll come out in force once they spot your feeder. They can be quite a nuisance and … Read more