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Gardening In A Square Foot

Thu, 25 Jan 2006 19:28:00 GMT

How square foot gardening could be the answer you've been waiting for. If you haven’t heard of square foot gardening, you’re about to learn one of the most useful and versatile gardening techniques ever created. Conceived by Mel Bartholomew, author of Square Foot Gardening, the techniques have been enthusiastically adopted by gardeners all over the world. Square foot gardening is eminently suited for container gardening, patio and roof gardening, backyard gardening, organic gardening, herb gardens, vegetable gardens, flower gardens and more.

Uninvited Houseguests

Sat, 20 Jan 2006 21:01:00 GMT

Protect your plants with these tips from Jack DeAngelis. Many gardeners move potted plants from outdoors to indoors in the fall to protect them from winter weather. For example you may have a potted jade plant that does fine on the deck from April to September but would die if exposed to even moderately cold fall weather. In fact, potted houseplants often do better if given this yearly exposure to outside sun and air.

Portable Greenhouses

Fri, 19 Jan 2006 22:14:00 GMT

A word on portables. Growing is an intense and fulfilling process, and greenhouse tending can be a pricy hobby, but even with a small budget you don’t have to sacrifice quality--these days discount greenhouse kits are sturdy and affordable. There are several brand-name companies that make discount greenhouse kits which will stand up to all the elements. Without worrying about the cost, focus on what you need, the right greenhouse depends upon your specific needs.

Greenhouse Options

Fri, 19 Jan 2006 22:13:00 GMT

How to utilize the right greenhouse for your needs. Most growers experience a down period during harsh months before spring and after fall. Fortunately, most name brands make a cold frame growing house designed to extend your grow cycle into winter weather. For those who are new to the world of growing, it's best to get small, but expandable greenhouse kits. A cold frame traps the heat from daily sunlight and resists cooling at night. They can be an excellent, yet inexpensive way to start your season early or extend it into late Fall.

Find the Right Small Greenhouse Kit

Thu, 18 Jan 2006 22:20:00 GMT

You don't need a great deal of money to invest in your greenhouse. A small greenhouse is the easily accessible dream of many property owners. There are brand-name small greenhouse kits that retail for under $100. For a full selection of brand-name small greenhouse kits, many growers prefer to browse a recommended web vendor.