Category: Gardening

7 Herbs That Grow in Water

4/1/2016

Did you know that you can grow some of your favorite herbs in water on your own kitchen window sill? No more need to use dried herbs when it is too cold outside to have a viable garden. The best part is that you don't have to mess with soil and watering because you can grow fresh herbs in water! It really is very easy, I started mine about a month ago because I got tired of having to buy fresh herbs and have them spoil, which wastes money, or using dried herbs. I just don't think that dried herbs have the same bright, vibrant flavor as fresh. That is why I decided to try growing my own in water.

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How to Grow Your Own Lettuce - No Land Needed!

6/24/2015

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I just made a salad for dinner from my own, homegrown lettuce. No, I don't live on a farm, or even on a great deal of land. In fact, while I do have a small backyard garden, I didn't grow this lettuce in the ground. I grew this tender, delicious lettuce in a pot on my backyard deck, as you can see by the picture above.

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Homemade Safe Bug Spray for Plants

6/22/2015

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Are you seeing bugs on your plants? Indoor or outdoor, bugs on your flowers or vegetables can do a great deal of damage, stunting their growth or killing them. Bug killer spray is so easy to make from common household ingredients, anyone can do it. It also has no harmful chemicals or preservatives in it that could get inside your lovely organic plants or harm your kids or pets.

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Wooly Lamb's Ear - Nature's Bandaid

10/22/2014

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Grow Your Own Antibacterial Band aids

I am always on the lookout for useful plants. One day I was in my garden in the back yard and I found a strange little plant with only three leaves that were thick and fuzzy. They were soft as velvet. Being curious, I looked it up on the internet and found it to be a plant called Wooly Lamb's Ear.

Lamb's Ear is a very versatile plant and it has many uses, both edible and medicinal:

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How to Grow Vegetables Indoors

9/23/2014

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Yes You Can!

Just because it is the end of the summer doesn't mean that you have to stop vegetable gardening. All you need to do is move it indoors. I know it sounds rather crazy, but it really can be done. There are some vegetables that can be grown inside the house, in pots. With the right planting and care, you can be eating healthy, homegrown vegetables all winter long. Whether you start from seed or from nursery starter plants there are five things you must do in order to insure health, good growth and maximum bearing in your indoor vegetable plants. Nothing is 100 % guaranteed, but following these tips will greatly increase the chances of indoor veggie growing success.

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Free Detailed Instructions on Making a Aquaponics System

8/9/2014

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Complete Instructions, Material and Equipment List - Everything You Need! FREE!

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Aquaponics is a system of raising food that combines the raising of fish and plants in a symbiotic relationship that through balance creates a thriving atmosphere for both. In plan terms, in an aquaponic system, the water from the fish tank is piped to the plants, letting them convert the fish excretions to nutrients to feed on, and the cleansed water is then returned to the fish tank. The system needed to do so is not overly complex, but it is not idiot simple either. It falls in between, as needing moderate skills, but I think anyone could learn it if they really set their mind to it.

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What to Plant Now for a Fall Harvest

7/17/2014

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Just when you thought it was time to stop planting and start harvesting; as Grumpy Cat would say: NOPE! It's time to start planting for the fall harvest. The first thing to do is to decide what you want to plant. Below are some of your choices sorted by grow times and
with information about cold hardiness for frost:

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Windowsill Onions - Fresh for Cooking

6/11/2014

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I love to have fresh green onions to cook with. That's why I decided to start some windowsill onions. They grow in a jiffy and are always on hand to snip and add to your soups, salads, vegetables, just about any savory dish you can make.

They are so simple to start, anyone can do it

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How to Make Safe Weed Killer

6/10/2014

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How to Make Safe Weed Killer

I wrote this page and wanted to share it, since this weed killer is safe and effective. It is also very simple to make, only three ingredients. Check it out!

Jade :)

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How To Make Garden Tools Last Forever - or Almost!

6/1/2014

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Garden Tools are an investment, but like any investment, you have to take care of them if you want to keep them in good shape. Since most garden tools do not have any moving parts, they will last close to forever, if take the time to do simple maintenance on them once in a while.

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