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Neem is a tree found primarily in India. Neem has been used for a long time for a variety of purposes in India, such as a natural toothbrush, its dried leaves are used when packing clothes so as to protect against insects. In addition, the oils from Neem are used as part of making soap for bathing and for cleaning. Going further on this line, Neem is very helpful against insects and pests, and is

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If you are into organic farming (or if you are following organic principles for your kitchen garden), then it is very important for you to know all about organic insecticides. One of the problems quote in traditional ways of farming is the use of chemical / synthetic pesticides that leave residues that make their way into animals and humans, and also end up polluting the soil and water. So, what

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Soil preparation is critical if you are going in for organic farming. You do not have the liberty of adding a load of chemical fertilizers later if you find some deficiencies in the soil; and the motto for organic farming remains, "do adequate preparation rather than react later".Making sure that the soil is healthy is an important first step in the preparation for organic farming. If the soil

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Now you are onto the organic farming bandwagon, either convinced by the health and environmental benefits, or convinced by the economics of it (or a combination of both). Now you want to know what are some of the fertilizers you can use as a part of organic farming ? After all, it is not possible any more to use the chemical fertilizers since these are not permitted as a part of organic farming,

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What do you mean by Organic Gardening ?Organic Gardening primarily means not using synthetic products such as fertilizers and pesticides. It means working much more closely with nature, and using natural means to increase the level of ingredients and essential materials such as nitrogen to the soil, and using natural means to counter pests such as insects. An important part of going organic is

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The previous post talked about crop rotation in a brief way, without going into too much detail about why this is required, which are the types of crops for which this is needed, and so on. So, here are some more details.The whole purpose of rotating crops is to: 1) Ensure that harmful pathogens (insects or disease) specific to the crop do not build up in the soil over a number of years, and; 2)

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Crop rotation means growing a particular family of plants for one growing season, using a different family of plants for the next season, and so on. Why does this need to be done ? For a lot of growers, this is not something they are aware of; so read on.A quick reason as to why you should do drop rotation (for details, you will need to read the next post). Monoculture (growing the same crop in

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Organic food has a lot of promises. At the very base level, organic food meets the expectation of people that their food be grown without a fertilizer and chemical cocktail. In organic farming, some of the concepts revolve around food growing practices that rely on crop rotation, green manure, compost, biological pest control, and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and control

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For those people who are able to successfully create a compost pile, there is nothing like it; however for those who are not able to or fail in this attempt, there can be numerous reasons. Following are some tips on failure causes as well as what to do:Drainage: Good drainage is essential. One solution for this is to have the base of the bin somewhat open so that excess water can flow out. This

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Compost is raw material for plants, an incredible boost to getting great plants. And this is something that can be made at home without too much effort or complication; however, not everybody is able to get it right. So here are some steps to ensure that you can prepare compost.Where to make compost in:You can make compost even under a big polythene sheet, but a bin makes the process a bit neater

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Ready to harvest your homegrown herbs but aren't sure how to best reap the rewards in your kitchen? Here's a handy guide that will help match foods with the herbs that best complement their natural flavors.BeefBasil, bay, caraway, coriander, cumin, dill, marigold, marjoram, mint, sage, savories, tarragon and thyme (no rosemary)PorkAnise, basil, bergamot, chervil, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel,

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(I am not linked to this site in any way)I was reading about how to improve yield of plants such as carrots that grow underground (known as root crops), and aside from regular stuff about maintaining the required supply of different nutrients in the soil through rotation, I came across this site (on a forum, there were a couple of people recommending this site, so thought I will pass it on).The

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When you look at different gardens, there is always the feeling you get in some gardens that these are well-designed, that all the plants are growing optimally in terms of location; and in other gardens, there is the feeling that these are planted haphazardly, and a better job could have been done in organizing the garden. But, most people don't have the expertise to do that, and getting an

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If you are interested in the concept of growing plants, flowers and fruits based on the stages of the moon; then here is a calendar for you. Refer this site: The Old Farmer's Alamac (link)From the site:The best time to plant flowers and vegetables that bear crops above ground is during the light of the Moon; that is, from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full. Flowering bulbs and

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This cultivar of the clematis was introduced in 1903, and has become one of the most popular clematis ever raised. Clematis may be planted and trained to cover walls, trellis, posts, fences, arbors or to cover rocky sites and can be very useful in these locations to add a touch of color and greenery. This clematis produces masses of 4-6' beautiful rosy-pink flowers with white stamens July -

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Here is a great blog with some good links. People use kitchen gardens either as a hobby, to feel some closeness with nature, to get some food that they are sure is free from chemicals, or generally to supplement their grocery purchases with some self-grown vegetables. This blog (link) talks more about self-sufficiency through the purpose of a garden.As a result, you learn more about how to grow a

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While browsing and looking for some tips about growing kitchen vegetables, I found this excellent article. It takes a look at how to grow 10 common vegetables with relation to the amount of sun / shade needed, and changed a few of the impressions that I had; I also learned something new from this article (link). Some of the things I learned were:- You really don't need your vegetable patch to

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If your garden needs a riot of colours, growing the flower known as Hollyhocks may just be the best option. With its white, pink, cream, yellow, red and purple flowers, the hollyhock is a visual delight wherever it is planted — at a key position by the front door, the garden gate or back of borders. Hollyhock produces tall and showy, heart shaped blooms. Some varieties will grow 8-10 feet tall.

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Lobelia is a genus of flowering plant comprising 360–400 species, with a subcosmopolitan distribution primarily in tropical to warm temperate regions of the world, a few species extending into cooler temperate regions. English names include Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed, and Vomitwort. Lobelia is an ideal plant to be grown in containers, after all, the extremely beautiful blue or

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Delphinium is a genus of about 250 species of annual, biennial or perennial flowering plants in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The common name, shared with the closely related genus Consolida, is Larkspur. Other names are, lark's heel (Shakespeare), lark's claw and knight's spur. The scientific name

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If you are interested in getting Calla Lilies for your garden, and are unable to get some friends or a neighboring garden to get you bulbs, then you may consider growing these White beautiful Lilies from seed. Here's a complete article that describes how to grow the Lilies from seed (link). Here are some extracts from the article:Before even thinking about planting the calla lily seeds one needs

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Nearly every single plant, or seed requires a growing zone it will grow in. You read about different types of plants, and almost every good information site will provide the hardiness zones that it will grow in, but you don't know which zone you are in. This map will provide this information to you, either by clicking on a zone in the map, or in the list of state abbreviations below the map. Link

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Adding some white vines to your garden adds a lot of value, and adds a lot of variety. Some of the benefits that vines bring to your garden include:1. Vines cover the space between fences and grills and bring a sense of privacy to your garden2. Vines bring a good green effect to the boundaries of a garden, when grown on the edges3. A flowering vine makes the place seem much more full of flowers

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I got these tips in email, without any attribution. These seemed interesting, so am posting them here; if you have further feedback or more tips, please let me know through comments.Fish Emulsion (5-0-0) is incapable of damaging roses even if you use too much. If you have a fisherman in the family or as a neighbor? You could safely add 1 or 2 fish heads to each rosebush per year, buried 6 inches

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Joe-Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum Barratt) is an herbaceous perennial native from Maine to Michigan, south to central Florida and Texas (USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9; AHS Heat Zones 2-10) (this information is relevant for the United States, if you have information for other countries, please provide in the comments box). Joe-Pye-Weed is a 5 to 6 foot tall perennial that grows wild. It will do

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Blanket Flower is an extremely beautiful flower, favoring the bright colors. And why is the common name of the plant called 'Blanket Flower', well it is because the flower has the brilliant red and yellow colors that are found in some southwestern Indian Blankets. The botanical name, Gaillardia's name comes from the French botanist, Gaillard de Marentoneau, (for whom the plant was named after).

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Passiflora incarnata is different from the other varieties of the Passiflora variety (which are mostly tropical evergreen). Passiflora incarnata is deciduous, capable of surviving winter freezes (very common to large chunks of the United States) and is commonly called passion flower / maypop. Passion flower is commonly found in the southeastern United States and is quite often seen growing

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The 'Lantana Camara' is a shrub that has some small, and beautiful looking flowers that attracts both human visitors and butterflies (just keep the dogs, pets and small children away from the plant since contact with the plant has a certain amount of toxicity inherent in it). It looks beautiful as part of gardens, hanging containers and does not require much maintenance. The only problem with it

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Heirloom tomatoes are just that, family heirlooms – grown from seeds saved over generations by families that grew or liked a particular tomato. Tomatoes can have up to thirty-one flavor components and, like wine, are described by growers with phrases like “intensely rich with sweet overtones” and “smoky and complex.” The whole principle is to have a seed bank of healthy, tried-and-true varieties

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The species name “greggii” was named for Josiah Gregg, (1806-1850). He was born in Overton County, Tennessee. In the summer of 1841 and again in the winter of 1841-42 he traveled through Texas, up the Red River valley, and later from Galveston to Austin and by way of Nacogdoches to Arkansas. He cataloged a number of species, and his name was given to a number of different species.This native of

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The dianthus family was known as early as 300BC; Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia. Common names include carnation (D. caryophyllus), pink (D. plumarius) and sweet william (D. barbatus). Origin of name: from the Greek 'dios' which means divine and 'anthos' meaning a flower.The species are mostly perennial

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Tabebuia makes an excellent shade, lawn, or street tree, or border plant. The yellow poui develops like a tree and is the national tree of Brazil. It is a tree that grows up to 37 m in height and has large buttresses at the base of the tree. (Explanation: Buttresses are flared supporting structures found at the base of the tree trunk that provide additional support for tall trees that grow in

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Although groundhogs may seem cute (especially since they find mention in movies such as the popular 'The Groundhog Day'), they are a menace to gardens; in fact they are actually a serious menace that people often underestimate until it’s too late. While you may not want to mess with them for no reason, they might be secretly eating your crops and destroying your houses without you even knowing it

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Most articles that you about how to plant specific plants do not fail to mention as to what should be the spacing between plants. The spacing between plants is important as it helps in deciding the overall growth of the plants; too little space and they end up competing for the same nutrients, for soil, and even for sunlight. In such cases, the growth can be severely limited, and you may be

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Got this information from another group via email, so don't know what the source of this information is:Organic Landscaping in Planting Beds"Weed control without chemicals" may conjure up unpleasant thoughts of getting down on your hands and knees in the yard on a hot day and pulling out stubborn weeds by hand. But weed control without chemicals needn't be so primitive, so mindless. In the

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CELERY Celery is often referred to as a vegetable, but it is actually a herb. It is a biennial plant, growing well in moist soil in a sunny position.Growing conditions: Thin your plants out by transplanting them, and water well every 3 days and pile compost and sand around the plants base. The seeds can be collected as soon as it is ripe and kept in airtight bottles until ready to plant. For

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The previous article was about growing tomatoes in containers. But suppose you have the space to grow tomatoes in soil, and want to figure out what all you need to do to get a healthy output. There is plenty of information that would help you in this process; after all, you need to know about which types of tomatoes, what are the pests and blights that could affect your plants, what is the best

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Trying to grow some juicy tomatoes ? Can't resist the temptation to have some bright red juicy tomatoes growing on a vine and then to cut them in your kitchen, savoring the pleasure ? And of course, you really don't have the outdoor space to grow tomatoes properly in soil ? Well, fear not. There are plenty of resources dedicated to helping you grow tomatoes even though you do not have soil on the

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So you went ahead and decided to grow tomatoes, having been allured by the thought of growing some beautiful tomatoes that you can admire while they are growing, and then enjoy in your kitchen - there is a different sort of feeling that you get when growing your own food, especially something as attractive as a tomato. And then disaster; the tomato is struck by pests, or by some sort of blight,

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Growing vegetables in 5 gallon buckets is a good option for people who have constraints or do not have space for a regular kitchen garden. A whole lot of items can be grown in 5 gallon containers (or other sized containers) similar to growing in a kitchen garden easily. So, for example, the following are a sample of the vegetables that can be grown in containers:- Vegetables like tomatoes,

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While growing plants, watering these plants is a very necessary process. But you need to make sure that you remember to water them regularly. Failing to do so means that your plants could suffer and not grow like you would like them to grow. In addition, different seasons and different plants require different watering conditions.So, you must be thinking "Why could we not have a system where

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Seems like a strange thing to do, right ? But here is this great article about hanging 5 gallon buckets and letting tomatoes grow from them, instead of growing tomatoes with the roots going into the ground. There are many advantages of this approach, and getting 5 gallon containers is a fairly easy task. The articles goes through the preparation of the containers for the task of growing stuff in

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You are an avid gardener, and love to have beautiful flowers in your garden. However, as you do research on these flowers, or want to buy some, you come across some names that seem all Latin or Green to you (and they may be, since these are the scientific names given to these flowers). So, for example, Aconitum carmichaelii is actually Azure MonkshoodAgeratum houstonianum is Ageratum /

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A funny story about using pantyhouse that I saw in an email that I received; this is not an original story, and I do not know the source, but it seems plausible:---------------How to Grow Cantaloupe in the Home Garden - Don't Throw Out Those Old Pantyhose!By A PaxhiaFor many home gardeners, growing cantaloupe is not considered a viable option. Due to limited space in the average urban garden,

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For those not familiar with lavender sachets, they are merely lavender flowers placed in small oblong muslin pillows, about 2x3 inch dimensions. The pillow is made by sewing the three sides, pour the herb material into the open end, and then sew it shut. The muslin should be of a good heavy substance, with colors of a light pastel shade.Besides using the straight lavender blooms in sachets, some

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Growing herbs indoors is a cost-effective--and handier--alternative to buying them at the supermarket. Some of the easiest ones to grow indoors are thyme (Thymus vulgaris), basil (Ocimum basilicum), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), oregano (Origanum vulgare), chives (Allium schoenoprasum), mint (Mentha sp.) and sage (Salviaofficinalis). For people who love garlic, a great alternative is garlic

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Came across this advice in an email, and after reading some more in other sites as well, this seemed as sound advice.Drying HerbsIf you have an herb garden, you'll find that home-dried herbs can be just as tasty as those bought at the store. However, proper handling is as important to the success of your herb harvest as good cultural practices.PreparationMost herbs are at their peak flavor just

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Imagine beautiful multi-colored butterflies flitting in your garden; kids would want to spend time over there, and friends would drop in more often to see the garden that seems to attract such beautiful creatures. Everybody would love to have more butterflies in their garden, but it is hardly the easiest thing to do. You can't just catch butterflies and release them in your gardens. In addition,

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In discussion with a friend, I heard of this site (link) and decided to read a bit more about it.From the website:Our studies have shown that the EarthBox can double yields, using less water and fertilizer compared to conventional gardening. More importantly, thousands of EarthBox customers prove our claims every time they plant. We’re so sure that the EarthBox will work for you; we offer a one

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Seems like today is the day to get useful information via email, and then publish the same (since this information is concise and useful)Garlic Oil Spray Target insects: Aphids, cabbage loopers, grasshoppers, June bugs, leafhoppers, mites, squash bugs, slugs and whiteflies. May also help to repel rabbits! Never use oils sprays on Blue Spruce as it will remove the blue waxy coating on the needles!

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This information again came via email, and is pretty useful, hence postingPlant GuideALFALFA: Perennial that roots deeply. Fixes the soil with nitrogen, accumulates iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Withstands droughts with it's long taproot and can improve just about any soil! Alfalfa has the ability to break up hard clay soil and can even send its' roots through rocks! Now that is a

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AntsTo discourage ants, sprinkle their nest with red pepper, eggshells, bone meal, talcum powder, wood ash, sulphur, blood meal or coffee grounds or diatomaceous earth. Mix 1 tbsp. of bakers' yeast and 2 tbsp. of sugar in 1 pint of water; spread this mixture on pieces of cardboard, and place them around your yard. Pile up instant grits or corn meal in and around their hills; once eaten, grits

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These tips are from yet another email, and the information is so useful that I thought that I should post it:ORGANIC TIPS - Getting rid of the troublemakers is one way to help rid diseases; especially if you want to grow organically! Remove varieties susceptible to diseases and you will remove the source of infections and overall disease problems.PARASITIC NEMATODES are microscopic eel-like worms

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FLAME WEEDING - This method can be done with a small propane torch, however for larger areas one of the weed flaming torches is an excellent tool. Weed flaming has long been a practice on organic farms in Europe. The point of flaming is not to charbroil the weeds, but heat them just enough that they wilt. This will heat up the cell sap in turn causing them to expand and rupture. Flaming can be

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I was hunting for some information about pesticides, then came across this email (sent as part of an email group). I found this information useful, and hence decided to post this so that other people might find this useful as well:BT Bacillus Thuringiensis1. Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) is a naturally occurring, soil borne organism that paralyzes and destroys the stomach cells of insects that

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More and more people these days are composting, and for good reason. Composting is a simple process which offers many benefits. When you turn your garden refuse and kitchen scraps into compost, you are creating fertilizer for your plants and conserving landfill space. Compost will improve your soil, giving it the ability to hold moisture and drain well. Even hard soils will be improved by adding

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When searching for information about carpenter ants (identification, control, and other such information), I came across this link that provides some information in this regard, and should help you to learn more about this problem. Here are some excerpts from this site:The presence of a few foraging ants in the home, or 1 or 2 winged queens during swarming times does not mean you have an

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If you are infected with ants in your plants, then you have a serious problem. This is the link of a commercial site that will help in this regard. This site has descriptions and recommendations for control of the more common household ants such as the the: Argentiine Ants Carpenter Ants, Red Fire Ants, Ghost Ants, Odorous House Ants , Pavement Ants and Leaf Cutter Ants.You will also find links

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Fungus gnats in plants is something that people get very worried about. They are fearful about what these insects can do, and get thoroughly irritated over their presence. In addition, there does not seem to be an easy way to get rid of them permanently, and dosing plants with a lot of insecticide does not work a lot of times. So, here is an article that talks about this a bit further. Of course,

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If you are an avid gardener, then you would really be wanting to expand the variety of your garden. As a part of that, exchanging plants with other people is an essential and cheap way to expand your collection (rather than actually buying seeds or plants). One important aspect of this is to learn how to ship plants such that they can survive the journey. You would also need this ability if you

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Traditional pesticides are based on chemicals, and over the years, it has been realized that the usage of these chemical-laden pesticides have caused harm to humans and to animals. For example, the banned pesticide DDT has been found almost all over the world, and nowhere is the presence beneficial in any way. Towards this end, there has been an increasing movement towards using organic

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Do you wonder what book would best serve your needs on a particular topic? Are you looking for a gift idea? Do you need a book for those rainy afternoons when you can't play in the garden? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, look through the many gardening, horticulture, botany, and nature study books reviewed at this site. I'm sure you'll find something to meet your need.Books

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Was looking around for some natural animals of insects in order to avoid usage of chemicals and pesticides, and came across this article on ladybugs. The article can be read at this location:Ladybugs, also called lady beetles or ladybird beetles, are a very beneficial group. They are natural enemies of many insects, especially aphids and other sap feeders. A single lady beetle may eat as many as

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Question: Does hellebore really bloom during the winter? I have heard this plant is very poisonous. Is it okay to have it around animals or children? Is it easy to take care of, fast growing, and hardy? What type of soil, light, and moisture does it need? Thank you for your help.Answer: Hellebore bloom during mild spells in late winter and very early spring. If they're growing in a protected

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A site receiving full sun is premium real estate in the vegetable garden. If sunny spots are in short supply in your garden and you want to overcome this restriction, an easy way to free up space, expand your garden (and your yields) is to use the shady spots in your garden to your advantage. A wide range of delicious fruits, vegetables, and herbs can all be grown in partial shade and make your

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An annual or biennial herb (Coriandrun sativum), of the Parsley Family, grown for it's aromatic seeds which are used for flavoring liquors and confections. This pungent herb is native of southern Europe and is commonly known as Coriander, Cilantro, or Chinese Parsley. Its name is said to be derived from koris, Greek for "bedbug" since the plant smelled strongly of the insect. The leaves are most

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Echinacea, or purple coneflower, are great for perennial borders and bloom in early to late summer with large, showy flowers. This plant is a native of N. America growing from Virginia to Ohio, Michigan, south to Georgia and Louisiana. It is found growing in open fields, dry open woods and prairies. The daisy like flowers are pink or pink-purple or white with one species that is yellow in color.

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Perennial crocosmias range from the bright canary yellows to the flashy tomato reds. Plant them bursting out of a group of quieter colours or in a subtropical border packed with hothouse colours. Although Crocosmia are half hardy bulbs they are usually grown as annuals by gardeners. they have leaves that look like swords, these carry inflorescences that have red or orange funnel like flowers.

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Coreopsis is a member of the Aster family. This plant is also called "Tickseed" or "Calliopsis". Most varieties are perennials, with some annual varieties. They are natives of plains in the U.S. Coreopsis are sunny flower border work horses. They are great additions to any garden design, blooming most of the summer. Coreopsis make great garden edging as well as nice cut flowers. Coreopsis

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Planting: Strawberry plants (crowns with roots) should be planted only half way up the crowns. Any deeper and they rot and die. Any shallower and they dry and die. The plants need to be about 10-12 inches apart and, planted either in rows about the same width or a little wider. Because they do well in weedless area, they need to have some sort of protection against weeds. Types: If they are June

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The sweet gum is a large, native, aromatic tree becoming 60 to 120 feet in height, with a trunk from 2 to 4 feet in diameter. In the open it develops a very symmetric pyramidal crown, with spreading and almost horizontal branches persisting rather low on the tapering, continuous trunk. When growing in the forests, the trunks are straight and clean, with a rather small lofty crown. It has an

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Composting is an easy, economical way to keep nutrient-rich plant food at the ready. Not only is it good for your plants, if you pay by the can for waste removal, it can also be good for your garbage bill! Here is an inexpensive way to get started.Materials needed:* A 55-gallon garbage can with a tight fitting lid ( use plastic or galvanized metal).* Hammer & large nail (or drill)* 2 Cinder

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Sometimes referred to as the cotton rose, the Confederate rose is a unique Chinese shrub that is found throughout the southeastern United States. The unique popular name for the Confederate rose is based on the fact that the general area where this beautiful shrub is grown roughly corresponds to the section of the USA that once seceded from the Union and was known as the Confederate States of

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Apricot trees are versatile, graceful and beautiful. The foliage is attractive, and they make nice shade trees throughout the summer months. And, in the fall, as the tree prepares for the winter months, they have nice color. Apricot trees can be a lovely centerpiece in a yard: their blossoms are white or pink; their foliage is bronze in the spring, deep green in the summer, and yellow in the fall

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Catalpa, also spelled Catawba, is a genus of mostly deciduous trees in the flowering plant family Bignoniaceae, native to warm temperate regions of North America, the West Indies, and eastern Asia. Catalpa is a true tree of the people, surviving in all kinds of conditions from polluted cities to windswept prairies. Native Americans utilized the Catawba long before settlers arrived in the New

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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a long-lived perennial vegetable crop that is enjoyed by many gardeners. It can be productive for 15 or more years if given proper care. It's a perennial, in the lily family and it lives for up to 30 years. You often see it in abandoned farmhouses; and it just keeps growing and producing.Asparagus is one of the healthiest and tastiest veggies: A 5-ounce

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Dry edible beans, or field beans, come in a wide variety of market classes, including kidney bean, navy bean, pinto bean, and black bean. These beans, although differing in the size and coloring of the seed, are all just different types of a single species, Phaseolus vulgaris L. Originally domesticated in Central and South America over 7000 years ago, dry beans moved their way northward through

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The bean is a tender, warm season vegetable that ranks second to tomato in popularity in home gardens. Green bush beans were formerly called "string beans" because fiber developed along the seams of the pods. Plant breeders have reduced these fibers through selection and green beans are now referred to as "snap beans." Green beans are several inches long and either round or flattened in shape.

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The nectarine is a cultivar group of peach that has a smooth, fuzzless skin. Though fuzzy peaches and nectarines are commercially regarded as different fruits, with nectarines often erroneously believed to be a crossbreed between peaches and plums, or a "peach with a plum skin", they belong to the same species as peaches. Several genetic studies have concluded in fact that nectarines are created

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Commonly known as amaryllis, Hippeastrum are popular flowering houseplants, often given as Christmas gifts. 'Pasadena' is an eye-catching variety with scarlet red blooms that have white flashes on each petal. Amaryllis were originally discovered in South Africa and South America. The South American plants hail from the Andes Mountains of Chile, Peru, and Bolivia as well as from Brazil, Argentina

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How to Grow Beautiful Healthy RosesRoses are a favorite flower for most people. Not only do they look beautiful in a vase with some greenery, but they're perfect for drying and using in a dried flower arrangement or potpourri. And since roses come in such a wide variety of colors and types, you can find a rose bush to fit virtually any landscaping need. And you don't need to be an expert gardner

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Cauliflower is part of the cabbage family along with broccoli, turnips, and brussels sprouts. Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea, Botrytis group) is also called "heading broccoli". It is a type of cabbage that originated in southern Europe. For many gardeners, cauliflower is one of the most temperamental crops to grow in the vegetable garden. Unlike broccoli which produces side shoots for additional

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The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant native to the Americas in the family Asteraceae, with a large flowering head (inflorescence). The stem of the flower can grow as high as 3 metres tall, with the flower head reaching up to 30 cm in diameter with the "large" seeds. The term "sunflower" is also used to refer to all plants of the genus Helianthus, many of which are perennial plants

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The Buffalo Juniper is an old-fashioned landscape plant, common in establish landscapes but not currently popular. Prone to spider mites. Many different varieties available, extremely difficult to distinguish. It is a low, spreading juniper. The bright green, soft, feathery foliage retains good color in winter. An excellent hardy ground cover. The plant is an evergreen plant needing full sun. It

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The Lilac Tree (Syringa) is a fully hardy deciduous small tree. It's claim to fame is the mass of flowers it produces in mid to late Spring. Most of the flowers have a delicious scent - powerful but not over-powering. The majority of lilac trees have dark green leaves. Aside from Roses, there is no flower as beautiful and aromatic as Lilacs. Of the two, Lilacs have a stronger scent that carries

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There are few plants that create greater intrigue or visual impact during all four seasons than the flowering crabapple. In the spring all eyes are enticed with delicate colors offered by emerging leaves and buds. Unopened flower buds may hint of one color and as flowers open, other hues are revealed in a spectacular floral display. As flowers fade the rich foliage offers another subtle

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Hyacinths are one of the “big three” bulbs in gardening interest (the others being tulips and daffodils) and these extremely fragrant spring flowering bulbs are worthy of a place in your bulb garden. Carnegie is a pure white hyacinth with a deep penetrating fragrance. Reblooms for several years. As an aside, the name comes from Hyakinthos – a young man accidentally killed by one of the Greek gods

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Pea is a frost-hardy, cool-season vegetable that can be grown throughout most of the United States, wherever a cool season of sufficient duration exists. For gardening purposes, peas may be classified as garden peas (English peas), snap peas and snow peas (sugar peas). Garden pea varieties have smooth or wrinkled seeds. The smooth-seeded varieties tend to have more starch than the wrinkled-seeded

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Aconitum (A-co-ní-tum), known as aconite, monkshood, or wolfsbane, is a genus of flowering plant belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). There are over 250species of Aconitum. These herbaceous perennial plants are chiefly natives of the mountainous parts of the northern hemisphere, growing in moisture retentive but well draining soils on mountain meadows. Their dark green leaves lack

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'Variegata' is a more controlled and illuminating form of Giant Reed Grass, serving as a strong focal point in the landscape. This Giant Reed Grass has creamy yellow/white variegated foliage, but does not grow quite as large as the species. The same great impressive flowers and winter interest as species, just a different color.A tall growing ornamental grass that will add an architectural touch

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The Brussels (or brussels or brussel) sprout (Brassica oleracea Gemmifera Group) of the Brassicaceae family, is a cultivar group of Wild Cabbage cultivated for its small (typically 2.5 - 4cm, 1 - 1.5 inches diameter) leafy green buds, which resemble miniature cabbages. The name stems from the original place of cultivation, not because of the vegetable's popularity in Brussels.Brussels sprouts are

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Petunia is a, trumpet shaped, widely-cultivated genus of flowering plants of South American origin, in the family Solanaceae. The popular flower got its name from French, which took the word petun 'tobacco' from a Tupi-Guarani language. Most of the varieties seen in gardens are hybrids (Petunia x hybrida). Many open-pollinated species are also gaining popularity in the home garden. A wide range

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Daylilies comprise the small genus Hemerocallis of flowering plants in the family Hemerocallidaceae. The scientific name for daylily is Hemerocallis, most recently considered to belong in the plant family Hemerocallidaceae. Previously, many older works placed daylilies in the Lily family, Liliaceae. The genus Hemerocallis is native to the countries in the temperate parts of AsiadotJapan, Siberia,

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Question: Many times houseplants thrive for three or four months, then start declining, and eventually die, even though they get water and are fertilized regularly. Need some advice.Answer: Some general guidelines. Different houseplants will require different amounts of light, water, etc. - Read the plant label, check with nursery staff, or consult a reference for more specific information. -

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A cherry tomato is a smaller garden variety of tomato. It is marketed at a premium to ordinary tomatoes, and is popular as a snack and in salads. Cherry tomatoes are generally considered to be similar but not identical to the wild precursor of the domestic tomato. They are often sweeter than standard tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes are sometimes shunned for not offering the rich old-fashioned flavors

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Hylocereus undatus (Red Pitaya) is a kind of Cactaceae and is the most cultivated species in the genus Hylocereus Undatus. It is used both as ornamental vine and fruit cultivation as - Pitaya or Dragonfruit Hylocereus Undatus. The Pitaya is a stunningly beautiful fruit with an intense colour and shape, magnificent flowers and a delicious taste. It produces fruit of 1 kg or more and has a light

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Coneflower is a common name of at least four genera of flowering plants in family Asteraceae. Coneflowers, especially the purple varieties, are old fashioned prairie plants. The primary varieties are: * Dracopis * Echinacea * Rudbeckia * RatibidaWe will focus on the Echinacea variety. Echinacea resemble daisies with swept-back petals They are hardy, drought tolerant and long-blooming

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The Lavenders Lavandula are a genus of about 25-30 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean region south to tropical Africa and to the southeast regions of India. The genus includes annuals, herbaceous plants, subshrubs, and small shrubs. The native range extends across the Canary Islands, North and East Africa, south Europe and the Mediterranean,

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Creating a Hummingbird GardenThe creation of a successful hummingbird habitat in your garden is easy. Like other birds, they need food, water, and spots for nesting, roosting and perching. Hummingbird metabolism dictates a diet high in sugar. A `typical' hummingbird consumes half of his weight each day in sugar requiring several feedings per hour. They obtain their sugar and many other nutrients

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Terra-cotta birdbathA birdbath is a great device for attracting all kinds of species, and gives a nice look to the garden.CRAFT MATERIALS:2 unglazed clay pot trays - one 8 1/4 inches in diameter and one 12 1/4 inches in diameterUnglazed clay pot, 6 inches in diameterPermanent enamel satin finish paintPaintbrushesClear satin-finish enamel glazeTime needed: Under 1 Hour1. Invert the smaller clay

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