There is something special about getting started on the season earlier by starting your seeds inside. It brings spring into your life while there may still be snow on the ground. Transplanting is not terribly difficult, but there are things to keep in mind. There are special … [Read more...]
Dirty Dozen Fruits and Vegetables with High Pesticide Residues
By Julie Christensen The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization that conducts research on the effects of pesticides in our foods. Every year, this organization issues a list of the top twelve fruits and vegetables that are most heavily contaminated with … [Read more...]
Tomato Growing Problems From Improper Watering
Probably the single most common mistake made by gardeners growing tomatoes involves watering them. Sometimes it's too much, other times it's not enough, and occasionally it's how it's done that causes the problem. Tomatoes are particularly sensitive to water issues, so the good … [Read more...]
Common Diseases of Orange Trees
By Julie Christensen When properly planted and cared for, orange trees don’t suffer a lot of disease or insect problems. Preventing frost damage is often the most pressing issue, depending on where you live, because orange trees can’t tolerate temperatures much below 32 degrees, … [Read more...]
Double Row Vegetable Gardening 101
Most gardeners are familiar with the concept of single row or square foot gardening, but not all are familiar with double row gardening. Double rows are basically two single rows pulled together and separated by only four to five inches. So your garden layout would look something … [Read more...]
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