by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 13, 2010 | gardening101
Square foot gardening has become popular as people who do not have a lot of space want to grow more of their own food. The concept was developed by Mel Bartholomew but has been adapted by many others since then. You can grow an incredible amount of food through a...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 10, 2010 | gardening101
Cheap seeds are expensive. They cost a great deal in wasted time, money, fertilizer, water, and space. This is because the germination rate, or the number of seeds in each packet that actually sprout, is usually very low. You plant seeds and do all the right...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 9, 2010 | gardening101
Seed saving can be an effective way to obtain seeds for your next garden. Heirloom varieties and plants that are adapted to local conditions can be saved this way. The basics are easy — you let some of your vegetable plants go to seed and save...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Aug 4, 2010 | gardening101
Mulch around a shrub Mulching does more than make a garden look neat. It conserves water and helps keep weeds and diseases at bay. It even helps fertilize the garden. Read on for tips on mulching your garden. Mother Nature’s Fertilizer When you look at a...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 29, 2010 | gardening101
When deciding what plants to purchase for your property, it is important to understand what the USDA plant zone is, and is not. Usually referred to as “what zone do you live in?” this number is very helpful. It can also be deceptive. The USDA Zone...
by Stephanie Suesan Smith | Jul 24, 2010 | gardening101
What is an heirloom plant? That seemingly innocent question can start more fights among garden enthusiasts than anything but the “hybrid vs. open pollination” controversy. This article will discuss some definitions, the pros and cons of heirloom plants,...
