Vegetable Gardening Tips

Prince Harry’s Green Thumb

AndreaFox — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:11:46 +0000

Prince Harry helped design a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. It had hearts and crowns as a tribute to his late mother Princess Diana. Even Prince Charles showed up at the flower show to see the garden.

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Gardening Jobs are Not Boring

AndreaFox — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:47:23 +0000

There is a shortage of educated horticulturists as more people are steered towards other more popular jobs. This is causing many companies to recruit employees from overseas. Schools need to do a better job showing that there are good jobs for those that study gardening.

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Hummingbirds in the Garden

AndreaFox — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:20:42 +0000

Hummingbirds are always welcome visitors to the summer garden. They cruise about sipping nectar and playing in water. To attract them to your garden you will want to plant flowers that are the color red.

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Do Onions Flower?

AndreaFox — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:04:38 +0000

Onions are biennials therefore they may flower in their second year if left undisturbed. It is best to harvest them immediately if you see them going to seed. Make sure you choose a variety that is suited to your region.

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Pruning Pines in the Spring

AndreaFox — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:51:34 +0000

Now is the perfect time to prune white pines. You need to pinch back the candle so you get the ideal shape you are looking for. Don't wait till the warm weather to prune the trees.

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Easy to Build Gardening Box

AndreaFox — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:49:58 +0000

A gardening box is an easy project that people can do for their garden. It only requires a shadow box and a picture frame. You can choose plants that are easy to grow and you will have a successful vertical garden in no time.

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Organic Gardening Video

AndreaFox — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:10:13 +0000

Here is an short video that shows you how you can get started with organic gardening. By following a few simple steps you can have a garden this year. Make sure you don't try to make your garden too big when you first start out.

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Snails in the Garden

AndreaFox — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:56 +0000

Brown snails are a problem for the garden. They will destroy your crops by eating everything in their path. You can stop them by either picking them one by one or by getting decollate snails to eat them.

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Benefits of Earthworms in the Garden

AndreaFox — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:45:45 +0000

Earthworms are a great organism that can improve the soil quality of your garden. They can be attracted by mulching your garden in the fall or spring. They don't have to be fed and will look for their own food.

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Gardening Improves Your Body and Mind

AndreaFox — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:23:26 +0000

Gardening improves both your mental and physical health. This has been proven by researchers. Those that suffer from dementia or depression can be given horticulture therapy to help their situation.

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