Monthly Archives: September 2015

Container Gardening, Tomatoes

(Video) Want Your Own Tomato Seedlings? Here Is How

 

A super quick and easy way on starting your own tomato seedlings

You don’t have to go and buy seedlings from the nearby store. In fact you don’t have to buy anything special at all.

All you need is just one ripe tomato. If you don’t believe it, watch the video below.

This is a great way to grow seedlings right from the tomato itself.
Children will find this very educational too.

With a few pots of soil, one ripe tomato an a week or two, you will witness nature at work.

Enjoy watching the video and remember to share your price tomatoes once they are ready.

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Compost, General Gardening Wisdom

Cut Your Trash in Half And Win

 

What may seem impossible might just turn out very doable, even with a massive upside

Some sources suggests that only about 7% of  household trash can be used for composting purposes.   Others are however saying that is “rubbish”.  With a bit of effort, this number can be much higher.

The article below will discuss ways to cut down on what gets send to the dump and at the same time, how your garden could be the big winner from these practices.

Much more can be used in your garden than what many suggest.

Essentially, everything that is organic can contribute to your compost.

We would love to hear what YOU use as part of your recycling program.

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Compost, Organic Gardening, Plant Care

Secret Power Locked Up In Leaf Mold

 

Think twice about fallen leaves

We often find fallen leafs during autumn to be somewhat of an annoyance. It’s cluttering the streets or ruining our gardens (and lawns). But according to respected organizations, leaf mold can be incredibly helpful and useful for maintaining a healthy soil and happy plants throughout the year.

As you go through the article below you will learn what makes leaf mold so powerful and essential for proper fertilization of your garden soil.

Have we underestimated the benefits locked up in fallen leaves for too long?

This invaluable information is backed by years of experience and research by professionals in the agriculture field.

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Compost, Plant Care, Weed Control

(Video) Easy Tips To Get A Sustainable Garden

 

Gardening is fun, establishing a fully self sustainable garden is off the charts.

Your organic garden is already a sustainable ecosystem on its own, but there are several improvements that can be made or added (if you haven’t done that already).

The tips presented in the video below will definitely get you excited and inspired and will help you to improve your current garden and add more life to it. You don’t need to have a large garden and it will also not cost you an arm and a leg to implement.

These small changes can be done with everyday tools you have, and it will have a strong impact on your garden, soil and plants.

It will also be rewarding and satisfying to know your garden is a self-sustained ecosystem.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Organic Gardening, Plant Care

Organic fertilizer: Will You Pee On Your Peas?

 

Emptying your bladder will give your plants a healthy dose of nutrients and boost their growth …

Shocked by the idea?

Are there really people that will pee on their peas?

What about sharing a meal with them, are you up to it, knowing that is how they “feed” their plants?

When we first read the article below, we immediately realized it will be controversial, some will see nothing wrong with the idea and others will cringe  at the thought of it.

Consider this:  Many people uses horse or chicken poo to boost their plants.  Are there such a big difference then to the idea of using your own urine to fertilize your plants?  Or is it a “head” thing.  In other words, we can’t stand the thought of it.

We would love to hear what you think.  Share your stories, opinions and thoughts with us!

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Plant Care

(Video) Smart Way To Prune a Lemon Tree

 

Learn how to get the most out of your lemon tree

If you have lemon trees, even just one, you may want to learn how to reach its full potential. In the following video you will hear how to take care of your tree and get it to that point.

Whats more, now is the right time to start preparing for that.  (Depending on where you live!).   Pruning lemon trees is best done after fall, right before the winter, or during early winter, so that your tree(s) can prepare for the warm season.  After all lemons are exotic fruits and they naturally bloom and grow during the summer.

Preparing them beforehand is the best you can do to have them grow larger, produce more fruits and take good care of them overall.

Watch the video to the end.  Then put your new knowledge into practice!

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General Gardening Wisdom, Organic Gardening, Weed Control

(Video) Best Kept Weed Fighting Strategies Revealed

 

Fight weeds with little effort, and learn why you need some weeds

In this both funny and instructional video, you will get 6 tips on how you can control the growth and spread of weeds around your garden.

Fighting weeds is a bit like a military exercise.  You have a whole arsenal of “weapons” and will use different “attack” strategies for different situations.
In some cases you may even tolerate the “enemy” for a specific reason.

Learn how to control your weeds easily and organically.

You will also learn why your garden needs weeds (hint: it has to do with the soil), so don’t look at them as the archenemy of your vegetable garden.

This fast-paced video is crammed with useful information and tips, so take notes and watch carefully.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

Are You Ready For Winter – What Veggies To Plant Now

 

 

Winter months is not “garden-free” months – find out what you could do

Winter doesn’t mean we pack all our garden gear and tools in the shed and wait for summer. As a gardener you should know what to grow in every season and plan accordingly.

The following article provides a guide and informs about what we can do during the winter months. Most of these vegetables and plants don’t mind the cold, others won’t even realize it’s winter out there, until they break the soil surface. But then, it’s time for you to snip them off.

The possibilities are nearly endless.  Do the following: Learn, Implement (Take Action) and Have Fun ….

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

September Gardening: To-Do list

 

Plants and flowers you can plant during September

Every gardener needs to know which plant, vegetable of fruit grows when. You should also know when to plant it, what the ideal climate is, environment, etc. All plants are unique and it is important to understand these differences if we want to be “successful” as gardeners.

While it may seem overwhelming at times, it’s always a good practice to keep a list of plants and all the details concerning them.  It is a bit like having a cake recipe for those cakes we don’t bake to often, we need something to refer back to.

The article below will unveil everything you need to know about September plants, which they are, in what type of soil they thrive, and a few tips on how to best treat and care for them.

While the article isn’t extensive and long, it gives a solid foundation and valuable information, to get you started.

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Organic Gardening, Plant Care

She Abandoned Her Career and Became a Farmer

 

Learn about this inspiring young  person and how her business-school plans transitioned into becoming a full-time farmer

Sudden changes happen with all of us. Sometimes they are surprising, at other times they are seemingly more  expected.

In the article below you will learn about the unexpected change of plans in the life of a young woman who could have pursued a career in business studies, but instead started her own business as a farmer.

Farming is now her passion. And while she still has a business (which was her dream) she would never go back to the traditional way. Many may see it as foolish steps and decisions. Nonetheless, her story is inspiring and an eye-opener for many people stuck in the corporate rat race.

We hope it inspires you too, just as it inspired us.  Let us know what you think.

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