17 Apart: How to Grow Green Onions Indefinitely. I'm officially dubbing this the week of Scallions and Pinterest.
Mary and I separately came across 2 trending ideas for using and growing green onions on the highly addictive bookmarking site, Pinterest, last week — we couldn't wait to try them. When I came home over the weekend with a bunch of scallions, Mary exclaimed, "did you see this scallion/ginger sauce I pinned — you should totally make that! " 15 houseplants to improve indoor air quality. Companion Planting. Gardening, for people that have too much time. Faith in humanity, restored.
27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space. Playful as kids are, accidents happen.
And the accident that befallen me at 7 years old was the feeling of the hot exhaust pipe of a motorcycle kissing the skin of my leg. Grandma was around and saw it. Immediately, she took out a knife and slice the thick lower part of the aloe vera plant by the garden and rubbed the exposed end on the burn. Looking back, I realized that it was important to have medicinal plants around the house cause you never know when you might need them. So here are a list of plants that have the highest medicinal value compared to the other million species around the world worth planting around the house. Aloe Vera The aloe vera grows only under the sun with well drained dry or moist soil.
How to Grow Delectable Lemon Basils. January 28th, 2009 1Email 17 users recommend 'Mrs.
Burns' is a large, strongly scented lemon basil. Renée Comet Lemon basil does well as a potted plant. Scott Phillips Cutting stems back just above the second set of lower leaves prevents flowering and promotes leaf growth. Photo: Renée Comet by Susan BelsingerApril 1999from issue #20. Flash in the Pan. I haven't purchased garlic since 1996.
That's because I grow enough to eat a bulb of garlic every day, year-round. Someday I'll Learn to Garden - Someday I'll Learn. Gardening Tips - 7 Habits of Successful Gardeners. Originally published January 2009 Or is it the Seven Pillars of Horticultural Wisdom?
As everyone's resolutions remind us, we love attaching a number to advice, a number smaller than the one I regard as most realistic: The Twenty Three Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty-Two Things It's Important to Remember Before Getting Out of Bed. So be warned: I haven't really honed it down to only seven; these are just the first seven essentials that came to mind when I decided to do this. And not in order, either.
Make CompostUse CompostPlant Crops in Wide BedsMulchFeed the Soil, Not the PlantsShare SomethingBe There. Potatoes. What are we doing in the garden right now?
A whole lot of stuff, but let's consider the humble potato. We only grow fingerling types for Manresa. Organic Gardening: Seed Starting, Spring Soil Prep, Planting. Gardening Basics How Tos & Tips. Vegetable Garden Guide: Dealing with Pests and Problems - Martha Stewart. Top 6 most cost-effective vegetables to grow. There are many benefits to growing your own vegetables, but saving money is not necessarily one of them.
Some vegetables are simply cheaper to buy at the grocery store, and no amount of gardening savvy will result in a cost-saving benefit. Over the years we have experimented with many vegetable crops, and while saving money is not the prime reason we grow vegetables, it is a consideration in our choice of what to plant. Self-Cleaning Fish Tank + Garden Turns Waste to Fertilizer. Ever forget to clean out the tank?
Or water the plants, for that matter? This design kills two birds (but no fish!) With one stone, and doubles as a fun instructional tool for kids learning about how natural systems work. From the makers: “Grow fresh produce right in the comfort of your own home – beans, basil, thyme, baby greens, oregano, mint, parsley, spinach and so many other delicious foods! Home Canning Preserves Your Home-Grown Fruits and Vegetables. Even a modest backyard garden can result in an overabundance of homegrown fruits and vegetables, leading to wasted food.
You don't have to stuff yourself full of excess produce, give it all away or let it rot - just can it. Home canning is a great way to preserve your garden harvest. Fresher and tastier than store-bought canned goods, home-canned food saves money and reduces packaging waste, too. Food can be preserved in glass mason jars using either hot water bath or pressure canner methods. Heating the jars kills microorganisms that cause spoilage, and as the jars cool, air pressure seals the lids tightly.
How to start a vegetable garden. Spring has sprung, and even if you have a black thumb, you may be feeling inspired to dig in the dirt. How about starting a vegetable garden? Though the process involves more than picking a random spot, making holes and planting seeds, taking these simple steps can help ensure a successful growing season. Plan your plot. Best results require good soil and good sun, which means the location of your garden is crucial. Basement Aquaponics & Raising Tilapia » FreestyleFarm. This summer, twenty little Blue Nile Tilapia were hand delivered to my door.
I had given up all hopes of finding a supplier in Canada, and was thrilled when I found one near my home. The fish spent their summer growing out in the greenhouse where our first aquaponic system was made. Once the cooler temperatures of September came around, we relocated them inside to a 100-gallon stock tank (giant water bowls for cows and horses). Here’s the growbed two weeks after seeding. October 15: The bok choy, kale and basil are already forming secondary leaves. Top 10 Natural, Eco-Friendly and Anti-Pollutant Houseplants.
– Get rid of indoor pollution in a natural way You must have spent practically thousands of dollars to buy the latest vacuum cleaner and the latest floor cleaners that help you keep your house clean. However, there comes a time when these machines fail to work leaving you to the unhealthy dust particles and other pollutants in your house. Rather than artificial machines, you must opt for natural pollution fighters that come in the form of plants. The Guerrilla Gardening Home Page. How to grow herbs indoors this winter. Vegetable Garden Growing Tips with Planting Times, Spacing and Guides. We like it wild: bottle gardens. As much as we love to garden, sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do it all.
Organic Gardening: Creating Natural Pest Barriers. Deer and rabbits are beautiful creatures, but they can wreak havoc on your beautiful gardens and landscaping, and the damage can be expensive to fix. And while you may be tempted to use pesticides to keep insects from eating away at your plants, you could end up killing beneficial insects as well, throwing off the ecological balance of your yard. This video will show you how to create natural pest barriers using plants and beneficial natural predators that will deter the types of insects and animals that are harming your gardens. There are many options for pest barriers that target specific pests, from rabbits to stinkbugs. Deer can consume large amounts of foliage in a short period of time, leaving a jagged and torn surface on twigs and stems. Rabbits are also ravenous eaters; you can identify them by their bite marks, which are typically at a 45-degree angle.
In addition to plants, you can encourage healthy populations of natural predators that prey on insect pests. Herbalism guide - growing and using your own herbs. Easy Plants To Grow - Plants That Will Grow Anywhere. PHOTOS: Stunning Mason Jar Crafts. Grow your own herb garden - Tantalize your taste buds with fresh herbs - Herb Gardening - Gardens.
Tantalize your taste buds with fresh herbs You don't need a garden plot to keep yourself supplied with fresh herbs all summer long. Druid Tree Lore. Five Tips for Maintaining Your Edible Garden « aHa! Modern Living. Building a Two-Can Bioreactor - Cornell Composting. Purpose. 5 Secrets to a ‘No-work’ Garden. RHS Plant Selector. Succulent Quilt. Best DIY Projects - Homemade Do it Yourself How To Projects. Adventures in Field Botany / Illustrated-Glossary. Just in Time for Winter: How to Build Your Own Mini-Greenhouse. Gardeners looking to extend the growing season into winter can do so with a cold frame.
These handy mini-greenhouses trap heat and keeping cool-season veggies growing in spite of frosty weather. Explore Cornell - Home Gardening - Introduction. How to Grow Green Onions Indefinitely. Growing Celery Indoors: Never Buy Celery Again. Easy vegetables to grow.
Pooktre Tree Shapers — Vegetable Spacing Guide". Guide to Growing Vegetables. Some general considerations for growing vegetables: Sowing Tips When sowing seeds, a good general rule of thumb is to sow to a depth of approximately twice the thickness of the seed. Some smaller seeds require light to germinate and should not be sown too deep; otherwise they may never germinate or break through the surface of the soil. Conversely, large seeds planted too shallow may not develop properly.