by Matt Gibson Soil temperature gardening techniques, or soil solarization, is the process of utilizing heat energy from the sun, to heat up the soil to levels that will reduce the effects of soilborne diseases and naturally eliminate pests, weeds and other soil problems. … [Read more...]
How to Plant an Italian Themed Garden and What to Make With Your Harvest
by Erin Marissa Russell If you’re a fan of Italian food, hardly anything is easier than marrying your enthusiasm for the culture and cuisine of Italy with your love for gardening. Creating an Italian themed garden is simple, has delicious rewards, and best of all, is a whole … [Read more...]
How to Fight Earwigs In The Garden
by Matt Gibson Earwigs (also known as pincher bugs and dermaptera) are a scary looking garden pest that look like a miniature version of a creature in a horror movie. Their half inch to one inch red-tinted brown bodies have two large pinchers at the tail end. The pinchers … [Read more...]
How to Grow Bellflowers
Bellflowers are named such because of their small, bell-shaped flowers. There are over five hundred different species of bellflowers. Dwarf species are only about five centimeters high and are found in the arctic tundra. Large species can grow to over six feet tall and can be … [Read more...]
How to Braid Onions for Long-Term Storage and Other Storing Techniques
by Matt Gibson Ever seen a dozen or so onions braided together in a natural chain hanging in your grandmother’s kitchen? The practice of braiding (or plaiting) onions for long-term storage dates back to the pioneer days, and is actually a wonderful way to store onions that … [Read more...]
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