“When I was growing up, we lived on a farm for some time and we had a lot of fruits. At that time my mum had so many fruit trees, even some like the pomegranate and the fig that most people did not know about. I knew then that when I get my own place, I would want to ha...
Can you do a post on how to use seeds in seed trays or cups to test potting soil, compost, and manure for herbicide residue? I get that question a lot from gardeners who think their plants were poisoned by bad products. I video would be useful. Reply Robert Pavlis I am thinking ...
especially if you wish toplant your own garden. Garden soil can be used for flower beds, vegetable gardens, shrubs, trees, and other outdoor plants. It can be amended with organic matter, such as compost or manure, to improve its nutrient content and water-holding capacity. Garden...
“The general rule is to do this for late winter/spring maintenance. If a plant is root-bound and needs potting up a size, gently loosen the roots and repot in a pot a size up with fresh PEAT-FREE compost.” Exactly how you should care for your plant will depend on the type of ...
They’ll be able to handle your seed trays and potted plants with ease. Product details Frame material: Heavy-duty steel Cover material: Clear PVC or UV-protected green polyethylene Vents: 1 Shelves: 4 Warranty? 3-year warranty Special features: None Pros and cons What we liked What we ...
Plant vegetables near white walls to get more light to bounce into the garden. (You can also hang a white sheet on a fence for the same effect.) Grow vegetables in containers that can be moved into sunnier spots as the season shifts. (I like using theserolling saucersfor my potted plan...
Requirements for Growing Spinach in Containers Position If you are growing spinach in fall (autumn), keep the plant in a sunny spot in mild climates. For summer planting, keep your potted plants in a location that receives some shade, especially in the afternoon. ...
Most will be happy potted on into the same seed starting mix but hungrier seedlings like cauliflowers or tomatoes will appreciate something a little richer. Adding some worm compost to the mix like this gives it just the nutritional boost you’re after. Potting Mix for Containers Try this ...
Projects for Self Sufficiency~ This has over 50 projects, all of them practical and useful around the homestead. We’ve made several, including their compost sifter and theirapple storage rackfor ourbasement root cellar. The Razor Edge Book of Sharpeningby John Juranitch ~ If you don’t think...
This planet-friendly book is filled with ideas for creating your own eco garden on any scale, from a small courtyard to a large garden or allotment. Discover organic techniques that improve biodiversity, learn the value of using recycled and reclaimed materials for landscaping, and take on simple...