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Log Cabins - Second Homes Or Not
Home Based Business | November 21st 2009 by kanrich
Log cabins make great all year round homes even in the UK and as a matter of fact, they are fundamentally small houses but instead of bricks, you have logs! They are built to a very simple design and can occasionally be referred to as garden cabins a read more
What You Need To Know About Aquaponics Systems
Wall & Mural Stencils | November 21st 2009 by Lee Power
Combining elements from both fish farming, (aquaculture), and soil less farming (hydroponics), aquaponics systems aim to take the eco-benefits of both, whilst minimizing any negative aspects. With many benefits, it is a form of farming that is rapidl read more
Growing Killer Tomatoes
The Furniture world | November 21st 2009
It's a true story, and one to give a prospective gardener pause: the young couple decides to grow their own tomatoes, and when the summer is over, they manage to harvest a single fruit.How did they do it, one wonders? Is tomato gardening so difficult read more
Is This Your Rose?
The Furniture world | November 21st 2009
Photo of Unidentified RoseI'm sorry, but I mislabeled this photo and I can't say who's garden it is from. But I can say it's lovely. The petals seem to be glowing from inside and just look at that glossy green foliage. It looks like it's being grown read more
'Chicago Peace' Rose
The Furniture world | November 21st 2009
Photo of 'Chicago Peace' RoseIf you're an About Gardening Forum member, you know Vicky very well. She's from Picayune, MS and we temporarily lost touch with her last year after Hurricaine Katrina. Thankfully both Vicky and most of her garden are back read more
Climbing Rose 'Polka'
The Furniture world | November 21st 2009
Photo of Climbing Rose 'Polka''Polka' is a fragrant climber with Apricot & apricot blended, ruffled flowers. It's part of the 'Polka' also goes by the following names: 'Lord Byron', 'MEItosier', 'Polka 91', 'Scented Dawn' and 'Twilight Glow'. read more
Photos of Rose Blossoms from Readers Gardens
The Furniture world | November 21st 2009
It doesn't seem roses excite to many of you photographers out there. Although many sent in photos of your first, highly anticipated tomato, I received only 4 rose photos. All pink, oddly. Here they are in all their glory. NOTE: Since first publishing read more
Marigold - Garden Basics - Flower - Annual
The Furniture world | November 21st 2009
Marigolds are easy to grow and have a long flowering period. African marigolds have a upright growth and can reach a height of 30-40 inches, while French marigolds grow to only 8-16 inches. The scent is strong and somewhat unpleasant, and is effectiv read more
Timber Decking can Transform Your Garden
Rose Gardening | November 21st 2009 by Zul Rahman
If you have a garden then you might want to think about updating its look with some garden decking. Decking is a nice alternative to a paved or concreted patio.Also, if you want to create a transitional area between your home and garden, you’ll read more
Cover crop basics for winter
Stamping Mad | November 20th 2009 by Katelyn
Cover crops are a great option for late fall and early winter. Sometimes called green manures, cover crops help to protect your soil from issues like erosion and becoming too compact during times when it would normally just be sitting around fallow ( read more
10 Reasons To Grow Hydroponic Fruit
Organic Vegetable Gardening | November 20th 2009 by Lee Power
Here are some of the major reasons why you must produce your own Hydroponic Fruit as opposite to using customary soil based techniques! read more
A Deposit into the Seed Vault
A Bumblebee Garden | November 20th 2009 by Robin W.
I recently ordered a copy of Ken Druse’s Making More Plants. I wasn’t 10 pages into reading this beautiful book when I experienced serious pains. It was gardener’s guilt. How many years have I gardened and failed to over-winter pl read more
Time To Start A Compost Pile
Organic Vegetable Gardening | November 20th 2009 by Lee Power
Cleaning up in the Fall - This is a very important chore in the South. After a killing frost, there will be much debris to remove. For all the bulbous and tuberous plants, it is important that the tops be cut off as soon as possible. Frost causes a c read more
LED Battery Operated Candles Are The Right Alternative to Real Ca…
ChristmasDepot.com's Official Blog | November 20th 2009
LED Battery Operated Candles Are The Right Alternative to Real Candles This Holiday Season LED Battery-operated candles are incredibly realistic. The flickering light from the battery-operated candle gives off the impression of a real lit candle’s read more
My ornamental corn has sprouted!
Mama Joules | November 20th 2009 by jublke
Recently, I purchased some ornamental corn and put it in my front yard. I figured that I would celebrate the fall season and maybe feed some neighborhood squirrels in the process. I wasn't expecting this!My ornamental corn has sprouted! All of the read more
Bugs in the Garden: Good or Bad
Wooden Garden Bridges.Building Wood Bridges, Buy | November 20th 2009 by Simon Tattersall
Normally, if a bug lands on you, the instinctual reaction is to scream, shake it off, recoil or smash it… but not if that bug happens to be a ladybug! These delicate red and black friends do not fly erratically or try to eat your food. In fact, read more
Indoor Gardens And Planters
Organic Vegetable Gardening | November 20th 2009 by Lee Power
Ideally, permanent planters are part from an architect's plan and are less costly to install while the house is being built. But planters can be built into existing buildings at any time, to serve the same decorative or functional purposes. read more
It’s Time To Smell The Roses – Gardening-the Benefits
Fun Facts Blog | November 20th 2009 by Azi
Ever since I was a little child, I loved to mess around in the dirt, so consequently I started pulling the weeds (sometimes more than weeds) in my parents flower garden. I didn’t always know what were flowers from the weeds, but along with my read more
Money Saving Tips – Save Money with everyday activities
MoneySavingMiser | November 20th 2009 by RichieD
Old cardboard is great for use in the garden, so save now ready for spring and then line a trench you’ve dug when planting potatoes. Will help retain moisture and also enrich the soil as it rots.There’s always plenty of uses for old toothbrushes read more
Random Pictures from the Sandwich Life
The Sandwich Life | November 20th 2009
The view from the Infusion Suite....I like the children's art they have lined up along the window. frosted oregano berried red wall in Danville read more
Garden Stats: Top 5 Reasons for Food Gardening
Gardening Notebook | November 20th 2009
According to the National Gardening Association, here are the top five reasons why people in the U.S. food garden. To grow better tasting food To save money on food bills To grow better quality food To grow food I know is safe To feel more producti read more
I’ve Been on a Spending Spree in the Last Week
Out of Debt Again | November 20th 2009 by Mrs. Accountability
Just a little one. It started with my boss buying Christmas presents for Big A. She wondered what she could get him. I’d seen these at Walmart 2 for $30 Wii Bundles and 2 for $25 Wii Bundles. You have to pick two games they are offering. I read more
Faster Compost – How to Speed Up Your Compost Pile
Learn How To Be A Backyard Gardener, Enjoy Your Garden | November 20th 2009 by James Mann
Image via Wikipedia Almost every gardener is aware of the many benefits of composting, but too often are challenged to make compost quickly enough for their needs. Here are some tips to getting your garden compost bin working faster. For mos read more
Coming up with Your Own Landscape Gardening Idea Isn’t That Har…
The Home And Family Today | November 20th 2009
It is not all that simple to always come up with your own landscaping idea. In fact, most people are going to need a little help with their landscaping, it is a good thing that it is easy to find a landscaping idea to use. There are some truly go read more
How To Get The Flower Bulbs Thing Right For Once
Organic Gardening | November 20th 2009 by Zul Rahman
After a long winter there is nothing more lovely than a spring garden with decorative garden decor (glass gazing balls are a great addition). You want the beautiful spring bloom so here is what you need to do. I’m going to recommend that you go read more
Green Non-Toxic Pest Control
The Nature In Us | November 20th 2009 by Donna L. Watkins
Do you have any creepy crawlies in your house you need to get rid of? You know - termites, roaches, or bats? Well if you do PLEASE educate yourself about the health dangers of chemical exterminators.Incorporating non-chemical control measures into a read more
Wood – Where Winterizing Roses Starts
Organic Vegetable Gardening | November 19th 2009 by Lee Power
Roses need to be "winterized" for the season. The bushes should be checked closely for dead or diseased wood which should be removed; competing branches that cross or rub need to be corrected; it is also wise to remove or shorten unusually long canes read more
Indoor Herb Gardening – Learn the Basic
Ben Evert.com | November 19th 2009 by benevert
By Andrew Chin Indoor herb gardening is one of the simplest and most rewarding gardening experiences you could ask for. An indoor garden could be on your kitchen windowsill, a table on a patio, or even in your family room. With very minimum effort a read more
Bizarre and Unique Duck Pumpkins
World Must Be Crazy | November 19th 2009 by muhammad rezaldy
At a glance, it could easily be a duck, ruffling its feathers as it sits in a nest. But this incredible image actually shows a marrow grown by Marilyn and Lionel Partridge in their vegetable patch. The remarkable vegetable even features an eye, after read more
Advantages of a Cedar Garden Cabin
Organic Gardening Tips | November 19th 2009 by Jeremia Trirachmat
A garden cabin is only as good as the material used to make it. If you want your shed to be durable and easy to maintain, then it is best to go for a wood material like cedar. Cedar – although much expensive than other wood materials like pine read more
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