by Daphne Winslow | Oct 20, 2013 | Composting, gardening, growing vegetables
Winter composting can be difficult in some areas. In fact, many people who live in a very cold climate will completely disregard composting in the winter. Many see it as too time-consuming and difficult during the cold season, and will wait until the winter thaw to...
by Daphne Winslow | Jul 6, 2013 | Composting, flower gardening, garden, gardening, growing vegetables, planting, seeds
Heirloom plants will produce seeds that can be harvested to produce an identical plant year after year. Hybrid seeds will produce a plant but that plant produces sterile seeds. This is not sustainable because you would have to purchase seeds and/or plants every...
by Daphne Winslow | Jun 23, 2013 | Composting
Most gardeners know the value and importance of composting. In more communities and municipalities, composting is beginning to get the attention and credit it is due. As there are many uses for compost, you will find people with different interests and occupations...
by Daphne Winslow | Mar 10, 2013 | Composting, garden, gardening, growing vegetables, organic gardening, vegetable gardening
Worms are important and vital to the health of our Garden. Having a healthy worm population typically means I will have a strong garden with a high-yield from our vegetables, fruits, and other plants. As a home gardener, I understand that worms (and worm farming) are...
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 11, 2011 | Composting, garden, gardening, growing vegetables, organic gardening, vegetable gardening
If you want a healthy lush garden, you need to implement a natural composting program. Putting chemicals into the soil will only harm your garden in the long-run. Many people have difficulties with growing healthy plants or trees. They following correct instructions...
by Daphne Winslow | May 15, 2011 | Composting
For most zones in the USA, the growing season is here. Gardeners have been busy for many weeks preparing their soil, and tilling the garden. Seeds have been in the ground and plants are well established. Some gardeners will assume it is a little late to be talking...
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