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General Gardening Wisdom, Herbs, Plant Care

All You Need To Know About Drying Fruits And Vegetables

 

Learn the wisdom behind storing and preserving your summer harvest

When gardeners think about storing the harvest they usually think of canning or keeping it in a cool room. But how many times have you thought of actually drying the fruits and veggies you harvested?

That’s definitely a popular method, but it’s true that most of the time we prefer to keep the produce as fresh as possible for as long as possible. So, the idea of drying isn’t always that appealing.

Yet, in the following article you will learn all the benefits and uses of dried produce, the procedure and all requirements related to drying.

We’re certain that you will consider drying your fruits and veggies from now on.

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Weed Control

(Video) The Ultimate Method For A Weed-Free Garden

 

Here’s a foolproof technique to  get rid of weeds completely

This very simple method would totally make you love it! It takes virtually minutes and works great in the long run. You may have to do this method once a year, before you actually plant your veggies.

The way it is shown in the video is the one you should try. There are many variants to this method, but this particular one is foolproof, because it smothers any weed germination processes.

Weeds won’t stand a chance and will never grow – only your veggies will grow.

There are many other ways you can fight weeds, but the best one is to never let them grow in the first place. This is exactly why this method is so good!

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Plant Care

(Video) Want To Grow Kiwi? Here’s How To Get Started

 

Kiwis can grow in many southern US states, so why not try growing your own?

Kiwis originate from China. This plant usually loves warm to hot climate, and it’s perfect for southern states with little temperature fluctuation or sub-zero degrees.

What’s also surprising is that one plant can produce a large amount of fruits in a short period of time.

So, it would be a shame not to try that yourself and see how quickly you’ll grow your own kiwis, straight in your garden.

The video will give you some advice on how and when to plant the kiwi plant, how to take care of it, and how to prune it. It’s basic knowledge, but will get you started.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

(Video) How To Breed A New Sort Of Tomatoes

 

The art of cross-pollinating and breeding new tomatoes, aubergines, peppers and potatoes

Have you always wanted to create your own tomato or pepper species but never truly knew how? It’s indeed a tricky work and you need to be very gentle with your veggies and fruits flowers, so you don’t damage them.

You’ll learn why you need the stigma of the flower so you can cross-pollinate the plant.

Basically, the underlying mechanism is transferring pollen from one flower to another, thus crossing two sorts of the same plant.

With a little practice you can create your own sorts, and save the seeds as heirlooms, so you can keep growing these new sorts in the future.

It’s a great way of creating varieties, and yet keeping them GMO-free. Besides there’s nothing more precious than keeping your own heirloom seeds.

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Insects & Pests

(Video) How To Fight White Flies And Aphids Organically

 

Learn several ways of getting rid of the annoying white flies and aphids found on your plants

White flies and aphids can be quite a problem, since they lay their eggs on the foliage and feed off of it. It can be damaging for the plant, so every gardener needs to take care of the situation.

There are several methods you can employ to remove the white flies and aphids and clean your plant’s foliage organically and quickly.

Neither of these methods will hurt any beneficial insect or bee, so there’s no need to worry about that.

We advise you to quickly handle the white flies and aphids problem, because it may get out of control pretty quickly, due their ability of laying many eggs on a single leaf.

Always examine your plants and foliage (mostly the downward facing leaf face) to catch the problem in its early stages.

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Organic Gardening, Plant Care

(Video) Want To Grow Okra? Here’s How To Start

 

Learn the specifics of growing okra, and why it’s such a wonderful vegetable to have in your garden (and in your meals)

Okra is a warmth-loving vegetable, so it is possible to grow only in warmer (and hotter) climates. It has many health benefits and is highly adviseable that you add it to your menu and garden.

From the following video you’ll learn how to plant it (and that you shouldn’t transplant it), what fertilizers it needs and how often, how to protect it from pests, and what bees-safe pesticide to use.

You will learn a few more secrets and specifics which may not be widely known.

Okra is an incredible plant and you will totally enjoy growing it in your garden.

Remember, the more you harvest, the more the plant will grow the okra fruits.

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Raised Vegetable Beds

(Video) DIY: The Secret To Building A Raised Bed Easily

 

Learn what makes building a raised bed easy and quick

Gardeners are often fascinated by the idea of having raised beds in their gardens.

There are many reasons for this, one is that raised beds are ideal for growing vegetables, and can be much better contained and controlled.

So, if you have considered building a raised bed, but never actually done the first step, here’s a second chance for you.

You will see the process from start to finish. Once you realize how easy it is, we guess you’ll be right at it once the video is over. We hope you find it useful and helpful.

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General Gardening Wisdom

Gardener’s Virtues: Which Of These Do You Need To Cultivate

 

Here’s what makes a gardener at peace with himself, his garden, others and even with his enemies

While this article won’t teach you how to plant and grow cucumbers or how to make your soil healthier and more nutritious, it will teach you something beyond that.

Gardening isn’t only digging, planting and harvesting. It’s not only caring for the plants and then cooking the fruits or veggies. There’s so much more lying behind a true gardener that it’s worth peaking behind the invisible curtain.

These virtues, or skills, are the pillars of what true gardening is. You may be great at collecting heirloom seeds, but if you don’t share them or the knowledge with others, then what’s the purpose of collecting them?

Do you sometimes compare your produce with your neighbor’s? Do you boast about your plentiful harvest? Do you make fun of the neighbor’s low harvest or small fruits?

You see what we’re pointing at. These virtues will make you the most reliable, responsible and trustworthy gardener in your community!

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Tomatoes

Which Are The Best Tomatoes To Grow This Year

 

Give yourself the chance of trying new tomato varieties this year

If you love trying new tomatoes, this year you now have the chance of trying heirloom, hybrid and most importantly open-pollinated ones.

The last category is vast and is usually preferred by organic gardeners who are conscious about the environment.

But most of all, heirloom tomatoes are those we grow for the past 50 or more years. These are generally most precious, since our ancestors had been eating it.

This article will introduce you to a wide variety of colors, sizes and tastes. You’re welcome to enjoy these varieties and plant them in your garden this year!

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Tomatoes

Growth Habits Of Determinate, Indeterminate And Dwarf Tomatoes

 

For tomato lovers and wanna-be experts – learn the specific growth habits for these three tomato varieties – determinate, indeterminate and dwarf tomatoes

The world of tomatoes can be one of the most amazing, appetizing and pleasant for every gardener.

Tomatoes come in so many varieties that one needs to be a real expert to be able to recognize all of them. And with the continuous development of new sorts, you have to be willing to always learn more.

In the following article you will get an in-depth glimpse of these three tomato varieties – determinate, indeterminate and dwarf.

What’s more important, you’ll learn the advantages and disadvantages of each of these varieties, and finally, their growth habits, which is of crucial importance for the health of the entire plant.

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