Category Archives: General Gardening Wisdom

General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

Portable Greenhouse: Food All Year Round

 

If you don’t have a portable greenhouse, you’re missing a lot

Greenhouses are popular among florists and some gardeners, but what is a portable greenhouse? Have you encountered this term before? If not, the following is for you.

The great thing about this construction is that it costs little money, so you can build it on a budget. It’s portable, because you can detach some of its elements and remove them when you think that’s appropriate.

The cover protects the plants from cold wind, frost, and other such damaging weather conditions. You can basically grow food all year round thanks to this low-cost invention.

Consider one for your household and see how much food you will grow and enjoy throughout the whole year.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

November To-Do list

 

Detailed list for planting and harvesting for each US zone

You are probably already used to the fact that gardening isn’t over just because the summer warm months are gone. Any experienced gardener knows that winter  is just as fruitful and offers an opportunity to grow more food.

Don’t miss on that opportunity and read the November to-do list from the article below. It points you in the right direction not only when it comes to food, but also in building an entire mini-ecosystem.  You should care about the little creatures in your garden too.

Planting flowers for the bees, providing food for the birds, etc. All of this matters along with planting green leafy vegetables or harvesting the kale you’ve already planted in October.

Get busy in your November garden and enjoy every fruit you get from it.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

How To Predict The First Frost?

 

Here’s how you can prevent frost from damaging your plants

Is it possible to predict the coming frost if even weathermen can’t accurately and reliably predict the weather itself?  Well, an ex-pilot claims it’s possible. His experience in the Navy taught him to be observant of the slightest weather changes.

The knowledge and experience he acquired are so powerful that even today, as a gardener, he’s better prepared when it comes to weather changes.

In the article that follows, he shares his tips and advice for predicting the first frost. He also explains how to take care of your exposed plants in case of coming frost. His various tips can be helpful for all gardeners, no matter where they are located.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Organic Gardening, Plant Care

Do You Know How To Amend Your Soil?

 

If your garden soil is naturally deficient, here’s how to fix that

There are areas where the soil may be strongly deficient in certain microorganisms or minerals. This means that you can’t grow every type of fruit or vegetable you wish to.

And yet, this doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do. On the contrary. You can amend your soil and boost its productivity and overall nutritional level.

There are certain steps you need to take, including preparing the garden before you plant anything in it. The end of the season may be a good time to prepare your garden for next year and add more variety to your plant choice.

It’s true these steps require some work, time and energy from you, but you will see the results in the long run. Once the soil is amended there isn’t that much you should be doing in order to maintain it, other than what you’ve been used to as a gardener.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Insects & Pests

Protect Your Garden From Rabbits And Pests Humanely

 

No need for killing or trapping, just sabotage their efforts

Rabbits can be extremely damaging to your garden and any gardener will shiver when rabbits are mentioned.

While they are cute for an ordinary person, they are a real pest in the eyes of a gardener. Unfortunately though, may gardeners use non-humane ways to fight off rabbits and other animals. These methods include trapping, relocating, and even killing.

We don’t believe that you, as an organic gardener, would enjoy participating in such activities. This is why the following article will be a fresh breeze with humane alternatives for ‘fighting’ rabbits. There’s nothing damaging in these methods.

You only need to put in a little effort, but you’ll be glad to know that your garden is safe without the need for killing animals.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care, Tomatoes

It’s Not Frost That Kills Your Plants

 

Learn why frost isn’t the culprit and what actually damage your plants

Many gardeners believe that the moment frost gets to the ground, it’s time to harvest all plants and call it the end of the season.

The truth is, it’s not frost that you should be scared of. It turns out plants can survive frost once in a while, but there’s something much more damaging than frost. This is what you should be aware of and take appropriate measures for.

The article below explains in detail why frost can’t damage your plants and will also go in more depth about the real culprit.
Read the article and see if you have to change some of your firmly held beliefs.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

Video – Do You Need To Pollinate Your Cucumbers?

 

Learn the secrets about pollinating your own cucumbers

With the critical bee colony collapse occurring all over the globe, there are areas where bees are entirely gone. If you live in such an area or state, and you still want to grow your own vegetables, you will need to pollinate them yourself. This is already happening on a massive scale in countries like China.

The video below reveals the pollination process of cucumbers. You will learn which cucumber flowers to pollinate and how to actually do that. You will also learn how to support the vertical growth of your plants so that the stem can withstand the cucumber’s weight as it grows.

This short but enlightening video will offer a new skill for you to learn and a few general tips on growing cucumbers in your garden or greenhouse.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care, Watering

Grow The Best Peppers

 

Learn the secret sauce to growing amazing peppers

Like every fruit-bearing plant, peppers also need specific steps and care for it, to ensure they grow in the most beneficial environment possible.

That, of course, won’t happen if you just sprinkle the seeds (or plant the seedlings), water them now and then, and expect a great harvest. Peppers need much more care than that.

The article below lists the steps to follow and things to look for carefully, before, during and after the peppers grow. But not to worry, this doesn’t mean you haven’t been doing it right. It just means you can improve your strategies and hence, the result will be a bountiful pepper harvest.

Start now, as some prep work needs to be done before you plant the seedlings.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

(Video) The Secret To Growing Large Onion Bulbs

 

Here is what you need to do for your onions to grow large

Onions are easy and quick to grow, but how can you make the bulbs large so you enjoy more of this plant? Actually the trick is pretty easy and simple.

Watch the video below to learn more about it. The video will also reveal why this trick will be even more beneficial for your plants, especially for the smaller seedlings that are trying to grow large as well.

So, basically, it’s a trick to both improve the size of the bulbs and also help the smaller onions to develop and mature just like the others. You should try that yourself and see the result.

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General Gardening Wisdom, Plant Care

Cereal Rye, A Blessing To Your Organic Garden

 

Cereal rye can boost the garden’s soil fertility and health

Did you know that rye can germinate at very low temperatures, as a matter of fact, at nearly freezing temperatures. It can grow even in mild winters when temperatures are really low.  Not many plants survive during winter.  With your rye production in full swing, it will help protect your garden from weeds settling in.

Rye is incredibly beneficial for good insects and pollinators. If you have farm animals, you can also feed them rye. Since you grow it organically, it’s beneficial for all participants in the circle – you, your soil, the pollinating bees and your homestead animals.

From the article below you will learn how to prepare the rye seeds. You will also get insight into how to harvest it next year. As you take the seeds away, use the stems for compost or mulch.

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