How to Grow a Garden

what you need to know

Natural Garden Pest Control

Apr-8-2009 By Natalie
So my new Square Foot Garden is slowly coming under attack, which has me wondering how I am going to control the crop damaging pests that are making their way into my baby garden. I know for sure that I don’t want to use chemicals if I can help it, so I am looking into natural garden pest control. Continue reading...

Starting Seed Indoors

Apr-6-2009 By Natalie
Regardless of what method of gardening you are using, there are some plants that need a little extra help in getting going.  Not because they aren’t capable of growing on their own sown straight into the ground, but what if your growing season is extremely short?  It’s best to give some plants a head start by starting seed indoors, usually around six weeks before your area’s last frost for the winter. Continue reading...

More on Square Foot Gardening

Apr-4-2009 By Natalie

So you may have considered gardening, and one of the methods that you may have thought about trying is a Square Foot Garden.   One of the reasons you may be thinking about it, is because you would not need to work the existing soil in your yard, adding this additive or that to get the soil just right, not to mention you wouldn’t need to dig or double-dig the soil, which could take a while, to get results.  Some gardeners work existing soil for several years before it is at its optimal nutrient levels to sustain a healthy and vibrant garden.  That just seems ineffecient in this day and age, particularly if you’re starting a garden to try and cut down on your grocery bill as soon as possible. Continue reading...

My Square Foot Garden

Apr-2-2009 By Natalie
A recent visitor left a comment mentioning raised garden bed, or square foot gardening.  I had to chuckle a bit because as luck would have it, I have actually built such a garden earlier this month and am trying it out for the very first time!  I am starting small and decided to build only two 4′x4′ boxes for my starter square foot garden. I do have some tips if you decide to try this method, however. Continue reading...

Need Gardening Ideas? Try These

Feb-16-2009 By Natalie

With the intricacy that comes in preserving a garden, owners often forget to add a little fun and ingenuity in the process. Gardening ideas aid in making gardening life easier and more bearable in spite of the daily weeding and digging we have to do in the dirt. There are a number of gardening ideas available in books, on the internet and by word of mouth. We have collated some of the most inspiring and useful ideas that can change your distraught garden into a home paradise. Continue reading...

Five Gardening Books You Should Read

Feb-13-2009 By Natalie

If you are in the process of starting up your own garden, gardening books are very helpful sources to provide you all the information and tips you need to know. Likewise, if you are also a veteran in the world of gardening, it is still best to read gardening books to help expand your skill and awareness with the use of your green thumb. Here is a list of five invaluable gardening books that are out in the market today: Continue reading...

Local garden centers play a big part in shaping the world of gardening. For many families, the garden is the most sacred part of the home. It is the area where you can find a sense of nurturing, silence and serenity. Local garden centers come into the picture for different families from cities and states to seek professional advice. When someone is having a hard time maintaining a specific plant or someone does not know which nutrient is needed to keep the soil at its best, an expert is ready to save the day in the garden center. Continue reading...

Your Gardening Supplies Checklist

Feb-7-2009 By Natalie

In maintaining your own garden, it is best to have all your gardening supplies ready. Like any product of nature, gardens require hefty maintenance and nursing. The more equipment and tools you have as a gardener, the more prepared you will be for any accident or disaster that comes your way. Here are a few of the must-haves when collecting your own set of gardening supplies: Continue reading...

Five Garden Tips Before You Begin

Feb-3-2009 By Natalie

There are many garden tips provided by experts and botanists in order for someone to start building his/her own garden. Most of the time, people find it challenging to keep up with their daily activities while maintaining a garden in their backyard. It is essential to know a thing or two prior to committing yourself to a new addition into your household chores. Here are five garden tips to help you out before you start a garden: Continue reading...

Veggies can be easier to grow than other plants, such as orchids and bonsai. If planned well, planted properly, and attended to with care, your veggie garden will provide you with a bountiful harvest of fresh and healthy foods for you and your family. But before jumping into the fun of digging in the dirt and sowing your choice of vegetable seeds, there are several things you should consider in order for your veggie garden to be a success. Continue reading...

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