June 2012
22 posts
A unique new way of gardening, aquaponics combines hydroponics and aquaculture to produce healthy, organic food options. The best part, anyone can start up their own system with few costs and little work.
Aquaponic vs. Gardening
Some gardener’s would rather choose “land” gardening over aquaponics, but there are pros and cons to both options. In aquaponics, instead of using...
But there are also apps that are much more specific. There is resurgence in growing your own fruit and vegetables, especially amongst younger gardeners, so unsurprisingly there are a number of apps to held yield juicier tomatoes and crunchier lettuce. Gardenate (Android and Apple) is a comprehensive vegetable growing guide for various countries including the United Kingdom, whereas the Fruit...
Ongoing advances in application development mean that no longer are smartphone and tablet apps only suited to social media fanatics, but to a wide range of demographics that each enjoy varied hobbies. On the surface you may not think there is any connection whatsoever between the natural and organic world of gardening and the modern and shiny realm of apps, but increasingly professional and hobby...
When planting directly into the ground, be sure to remove all weeds first as they will compete for nutrients with your freshly planted herbs. I recommend the use of small amounts of dolomite lime to the soil. This will improve your soil by ‘sweetening’ it. The optimum pH level for herbs is between 6.5 and 7.5. Basic soil testing kits will enable you to check your soils pH and make...
Botanists will simply describe herbs as any plant that doesn’t have a permanent woody stem. Essentially this means any plant that is not a tree or shrub. Most gardeners would define herbs as plants that we grow to add flavour to our cooking but this definition falls down when you consider rosemary is a shrub and bay leaves come from a tree.
Herbs are amongst the easiest plants to...
Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
So, gardening is generally considered a feel-good activity and those who indulge in it are found to be happy and content. Studies show that gardening can ward off depression, anxiety and stress to a large extent. It is believed that nature has healing powers that help people recover from mental and physical stress. Even people with disabilities show an...
Is Gardening a Good Exercise?
Of course, gardening is a form of exercise as it involves some physical activities. As mentioned above, most of the major muscle groups are involved in activities that constitute gardening, thereby improving the strength and flexibility of the body. But, this does not mean that you stop doing other exercises, like cycling and walking. The health benefits are only...
Most of us consider gardening as a hobby or a pastime activity, but there are many who derive immense pleasure and satisfaction from the plants and trees they grow. Such people love spending time watching the plants they grow, the butterflies and birds that frequent the place, the whistling winds, the vibrant flowers and even the bugs and worms. Most of them are found to be happy and peaceful,...
Once your time is managed, you can count on your automated time tracker to provide your company with reports - as simple or as complex as you need them to be. You can generate your own invoices and export easily to any number of payroll systems. And a time tracker will allow you to seamlessly integrate the new software with your present system.
Choose a company that sets itself apart from the...
Once your time is managed, you can count on your automated time tracker to provide your company with reports - as simple or as complex as you need them to be. You can generate your own invoices and export easily to any number of payroll systems. And a time tracker will allow you to seamlessly integrate the new software with your present system.
Choose a company that sets itself apart from the...
I an amateur gardener. One summer I implemented square foot gardening, promoted decades ago by Mel Bartholemew. The theory is to create a garden space to exact dimensions then cordon it off in square feet. Mine were 3 feet by 9 feet. Mel had a formula for exactly how many seeds you would plant in each square of each vegetable you wanted to grow. With some skepticism and very little experience, I...
A shovel has a scoop blade and it’s best used to move mud and garden soil. A spade has a flat blade just the thing for cutting sides, rooting and splitting plants. The edge of a spade needs to be retained sharpened for clean and efficient cutting may cause the least amount of damage to plants and they are a simple garden requirement.
A pruning saw is required for trimming trees and large...
Different types of home gardens require different kinds of garden equipment. Hardware merchants mostly cater for a variety of equipment, but you’ll find shops which focus on the more expensive type of garden tool that shouts high quality. Where you determine to shop, here are some ideas to give you advice.
Have you got modest garden or perhaps a huge one? A compact garden will not need...
Large Plants May Not Work Well
If you’re going to be growing smaller plants and/or plants that don’t typically “spread out” alot (like Watermelon), the square foot gardening layout is great. However, for larger plants, you’ll really want to “spread things out” a bit more to allow a little breathing room between plants.
Moreover, for...
So, What Do I Think of the Book?
Well, this book appears to be an attempt at “simplifying” the square foot gardening approach for less experienced gardeners. The previous book was more detailed and gave more background info. This newest book is less detailed and tries to simplify the explanation of the method for “newbies”.
Either way, both books are useful and will...
This all new revision of a classic gardening book...
It’s got a 4.5 out of 5 stars rating and currently sells for just about $12 on Amazon, which isn’t too terribly bad.
However, although the reviews of Mr. Bartholomew’s square foot gardening plan are typically very positive, there are still a fair number of critical reviews, making the overall consensus a bit scattered. So, since many of my website visitors are very interested...
Great concepts for container gardening
Vegetable container gardening offers the ideal remedy to gardeners whose enthusiasm for gardening is suppressed by restricted space or bad top quality of soil. Raising vegetables in containers also assures that pest management is uncomplicated. Youngsters may possibly also be introduced to the rewards of gardening.
The collection of containers for gardening can only be restricted by one’s...
Really don't want any outside of your container?...
Really effortless to care for, I love this plant for it is really remarkable texture, coloration and low servicing. (Hardy to zones ten & 11 - annual for all people else).
- Asparagus Fern: This is a person of the few ferns that can tackle total sun to partial shade. The asparagus fern has an remarkable lace like lime green foliage that adds fantastic coloration and texture anyplace in your...
On the other hand, in organic gardening, the...
To grow plants organically you need to understand the importance of organic matter. Organic matter is a term that includes a wide variety of living or dead plant and animal material, ranging from kitchen wastes and shredded leaves to well-rotted manure and fertilizer. Natural fertilizers help plants to grow healthy and strong by providing benefit to the environment as well. The soil for organic...
Hydroponics gardening is a technique in which...
This indicates that plants can be grown indoors inexpensively, regardless of season or climate and you can have more growing cycles per year due to a faster growth rate. This prolific technique of gardening has emerged as one of the best alternatives to land farming. Hydroponics has become a favorite technique of cultivation for its simple usability. In this process of growing, plants are placed...
Growing plants is not enough. Deciding where the...
Nothing can be more distasteful than a garden which has color clashing flowers growing all around in a haphazardly manner. So be careful about allocating the plants their respective locations. Arrange the assortments of flowers in accordance with their heights, textures and colors so that they complement each other without diminishing the beauty of your garden.
Keep aside one day from the...
Growing plants is not enough.
Deciding where the plants should grow is also an important aspect of gardening. Nothing can be more distasteful than a garden which has color clashing flowers growing all around in a haphazardly manner. So be careful about allocating the plants their respective locations. Arrange the assortments of flowers in accordance with their heights, textures and colors so that they complement each other...
