Think Green Making seed pots out of old newspapers is not only a thrifty use of the newspapers, but also good for the planet. Commercial seed pots usually make you choose between throw-away plastic, or expensive pressed peat moss pots that can go straight into the ground, but … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tomato Plants in Containers
Growing In Containers Container gardening is a great way to garden when you don’t have much space, and tomatoes are the king of containers. The structure and limited space actually encourages upward growth for this vining plant, and when you combine a good tomato pot with a … [Read more...]
Vegetable Garden Layout
There is nothing that tastes better than home grown vegetables, fresh from your own garden. If you don’t believe us, try growing a small plot of your favorite vegetable. Once you’ve tasted the bountiful harvest, you’ll be convinced that it’s time to start a real garden. The … [Read more...]
Tree Diseases
Like all other plants, trees do get diseases from time to time. Some are quite specific in terms of the type of tree they affect, while others will attack any tree. The most widespread diseases that attack deciduous trees non-specifically are: Powdery mildew, Sooty … [Read more...]
Common Garden Pests Found in the Vegetable Garden
Garden pests are extremely annoying, particularly when tons move in, chomping leaves and nibbling your fruit and vegetables. But you shouldn’t wait for them to do visible damage before you take action. If you spend just a little bit of time learning about the different pests you … [Read more...]