Lantana facts in a blink Name - Lantana Family - Verbenaceae Type - perennial Height - 20 to 60 inches (50-50 cm) Exposure - full sun Soil: ordinary - Foliage: deciduous - Flowering: end spring - end fall Take advantage of its abundant blooming from spring to fall coupled with relatively easy care. You'll gleefully discover that ripe Lantana berries are edible, but beware because when still unripe they contain toxins, so wait until they're deep black-blue before nibbling on them!
by Nature & Garden
Thursday 30 March
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Zoom in on Zinnia facts Name - Zinnia elegans Family - Asteraceae Type - annual Height - 12-28 inches (30-70 cm) Exposure: full sun - Soil: rich, well drained - Flowering: summer - early fall Favored for its many colors, it is great for flower beds, garden boxes and pots. It's perfectly possible for you to collect Zinnia seeds from wilted flowers and store them over the winter in a paper envelope kept away from moisture.
by Nature & Garden
Thursday 30 March
Reading time: medium
Mistakes in the seeding process can cost you significant amounts of money and time due to poor germination, weak seedling growth, and even crop failure. For most vegetables, this sequence of garden bed preparation will set you up for success: - Weed the bed - Use a shovel or garden fork to mix in high-quality compost - Broadfork or loosen the lower soil layers (especially if it is heavy clay) - Rake the surface flat before seeding If you are struggling to put together all the materials you need for a hospitable growing environment, you can also look for pre-planned seed starting kits with everything you need to get started.
by Epic Gardening
Thursday 30 March
Reading time: long
The Kitchen Garden Series: Spring x Fern Verrow Skye Gyngell and Jane Scotter on their extraordinary nine year working relationship, the benefits of biodynamic growing and the bright future of their farm-to-table approach. Credit: Spring More Gardens Marigold to Heartsease: 10 of the most fascinating medieval plants at Bolton Castle By Niamh Collins
by The English Garden
Thursday 30 March
Reading time: short
Time to get those stock beds tidied, this is where I'll be for the next month or so, tidying, top dressing, labelling, potting up and bringing over lots of new plants form the tunnel to go in the stock beds. Like tidying the gardens its a hugely satisfying job and I get to enjoy the views of the Pentlands, listen to the birds singing their wee hearts out and work in the sun (when / if it stops raining ) #rural #countrylife #countryliving #cottagelife #antiquecottagescenes #interiors #scottishborders #independantretailer #smallbusiness #localbusiness #independantplantnursery #uniqueplantnursery #hardyscottishplants #scottishgarden #gardeningontheedge #scottishborders Follow us on Instagram @quirkybirdgardener and Quercus Garden Plants
by Quirky Bird Gardener
Wednesday 29 March
Reading time: short
Additionally, Mary Washington asparagus is inherently resistant to many common pests and diseases, making it a relatively low-maintenance option for home gardeners. This unique hybridization resulted in a plant with purple spears that are sweet and tender, unlike the slightly bitter taste of green asparagus.
by Jung Seed’s Gardening Blog
Wednesday 29 March
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You'll find an assortment of pruners plus floral snips, loppers, and sharpeners for light or heavy-duty pruning to buy online further on down in this post. They're my top pick because of the comfortable handle, the precise cuts they make with less effort, the number of replacement parts, blade quality, and their overall ease of use.
by Joy Us Garden
Wednesday 29 March
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From minty scented foliage to intoxicatingly aromatic florals, growing a fragrant garden creates a space where we can connect with nature by using our sense of smell to relax and refresh ourselves. As spring flowers fade with the onset of higher temperatures, we enter a wonderful world of aromatic plants that help make hot summer days a little more bearable.
by Gardener's Path
Wednesday 29 March
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The high heat (95 degree days or above) almost presses pause on the plant but it will produce again in the late summer and early fall. Personally, I haven't found even organic methods of pest control to be effective against beetles on my green bean plants.
by The Beginner's Garden
Wednesday 29 March
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This article has been written in conjunction with Ashridge trees who have undertaken some exciting gardener research showing exactly what herbs people are growing in the UK. A new study from online plant retailer Ashridge Trees has unearthed a number of facts and figures about the UK's interest in gardening, nature and all things green.
by Garden Ninja
Wednesday 29 March
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And while this might seem like a check in the environmentally correct box, in reality it involves big trucks using large amounts of fuel going to distances farther than my back yard. Well, we don't collect rainwater, which really would have been a great idea this past spring with all the torrential downpours followed by triple digit temps.
by Gardening Know How
Wednesday 29 March
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Follow the best Tips to Grow More Vegetables in Small Space for a fresh and uninterrupted supply of veggies in large quantities! Similarly, grow early-harvesting vegetables such as radishes, peas, and spinach with slow-growing crops like pepper or broccoli, as they will not occupy the space till the spring veggies are harvested.
by Balcony Garden Web
Wednesday 29 March
Reading time: short
They are high in organic matter, which helps to improve soil structure and fertility, making it easier for plants to take up nutrients and water. - Nitrogen in potato peels helps to promote healthy plant growth, while phosphorus is important for root development and seed formation.
by Balcony Garden Web
Wednesday 29 March
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Glitzhome Patio Fountain Waterfall with LED Light Garden water features can attract mosquitos if they are not properly cared for. Kenroy Home Oswego Outdoor Floor Fountain with Copper Finish Garden water features, such as bird baths, do not have to be plain and boring.
by SumoGardener
Wednesday 29 March
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The Teak House is located near the botanic garden entrance and provides space for floral fairs and exhibits. The Great Palm House, originally built of wood in 1862, was damaged by a storm and rebuilt in 1883 using iron.
by FineGardening
Wednesday 29 March
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Here's an exclusive list of stunning Blue and Purple Flowers that you must include in your garden for a fascinating color combo! Mountain Larkspur Botanical Name: Delphinium glaucum USDA Zone: 2-10 The Mountain Larkspur is a stunning perennial flower that produces tall spikes of delicate, bell-shaped flowers in shades of blue, purple, and white.
by Balcony Garden Web
Wednesday 29 March
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Willow-leaf pear key facts Name - Pyrus salicifolia Family - Rosaceae Type - tree Height - 16 to 32 feet (5 to 10 m) Exposure - full sun, part sun Soil - ordinary Foliage - deciduous Flowering - March-April Wispy leaves and sometimes weeping branches make willow-leaf pear a great ornamental tree in the garden. Learn more about Pyrus salicifolia Leaves are thin and long, sort of like those of the olive tree or the weeping willow.
by Nature & Garden
Wednesday 29 March
Reading time: short
Interestingly, this study found that a blend of 25% spent grounds and 75% straw pellets resulted in the greatest increase of earthworms and vermicompost biomass. Soil Remediation If you're worried that an area of your yard or garden has been contaminated with a previous application of toxic pesticides or herbicides, coffee grounds could be a saving grace!
by Epic Gardening
Wednesday 29 March
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In March, we put the first wave of our cool season crops in the ground by directly sowing seeds and transplanting the previous month's starts. Just watch the forecast and err on the side of caution to help make sure a blast of cold weather doesn't undo all your hard work up to this point!
by Fifth Season Gardening
Tuesday 28 March
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A functional outdoor space will offer you more incentive to spend time in your garden and treat this area as a true extension of your home. Patio paving looks incredibly modern and can add a practical pathway to your garden, allowing you access to various features without treading on your well-kept lawn.
by AGreenHand
Tuesday 28 March
Reading time: short
Nothing beats the silvery goodness and contemporary charm of galvanized steel stock tanks or lead-free metal containers for modern architectural style. These are all things to consider, and before winter, I often move my containers with roses and other overwintered plants up next to the house to provide a little additional warmth and protection.
by Red Dirt Ramblings
Tuesday 28 March
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Plant salad greens--leaf lettuce, arugula, mesclun, and radicchio are a few--for harvest in cool weather--spring or fall. A floating row cover of spun polyester anchored around the edges with boards or soil will exclude flea beetles, snails, and slugs.
by Harvest to Table
Tuesday 28 March
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When I purchased a dwarf Japanese maple to include, I chose one with year-round burgundy foliage. The yellow-and-red coreopsis right next to it blooms all summer as does the "Blue Fortune" agastache on the other side of the bed.
by Gardening Know How
Tuesday 28 March
Reading time: short
# Before transplanting out cool-weather crops, harden off young plants from winter sowings in the greenhouse or cold frame-broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, leeks, onions, lettuce, peas, and broad beans. # In the Lower South: plant English peas, and onions sets, and warm weather crops: bush and pole beans, limas, butterbeans, squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe, pumpkin, and watermelons.
by Harvest to Table
Tuesday 28 March
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If you don't have the space or cash to set up for indoor seed starting, try winter or spring sowing. In this seed-starting method, you recycle clear jugs (milk, water, pop) to form mini-greenhouses.
by My Northern Garden
Tuesday 28 March
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Composting Kit Using organic manure is now a popular trend, and it's essential for each of us to do our part in reducing pollution and contributing to the fight against global warming. When choosing seeds, opt for high-quality ones that have an excellent germination rate, fast growth, and are resistant to plant pests and diseases.
by SumoGardener
Tuesday 28 March
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Grow Chaya, Chayote, Cowpea, Climbing Wattle, Bamboo shoots, Cucumber, ginger, Eggplant, Moringa, Kale, vegetable fern, coconut, banana, strawberry, guava, honeysuckle, daylily, natal plum, kukui, jasmine, and orchids. Some other plants you can grow in a tropical edible garden are Taro, Choko, Sweet Potato, Canna, American Ground Nut, Cassava, Lemon Grass, Yacon, Pepino and Comfrey, Yam, Betel leaf, and Black pepper.
by Balcony Garden Web
Tuesday 28 March
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Drawing on my previous horticultural experience, I have a passion for sharing practical, realistically attainable ideas for smaller spaces. We purchased a tiny neglected Victorian cottage in a small Sussex village on the banks of the river Rother.
by FineGardening
Tuesday 28 March
Reading time: short
However, if you enjoy spending time in your garden all year round, getting a sound system outside could be a great way to kick back, relax, and listen to music! Studies show that music affects how you act and feel, so ensure you're setting the right tone at your garden event with plenty of feel-good tunes!
by AGreenHand
Tuesday 28 March
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As the low moisture and high heat conditions continue, grasses go into dormancy, new foliage slows to a crawl, and many plants conserve energy by restricting blooms - leaving gardens looking tired and spent. Noted for their tall, stately plumes of amethyst or white and delicate grass-like foliage, this durable wildflower appeals to the beginner and experienced gardener alike.
by Gardener's Path
Tuesday 28 March
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It has long, strap-shaped foliage that is dark blue-green in color, and it is frequently called "dinosaur kale" because of the bumpy, savoyed texture of its leaves, reminiscent of reptile skin. Aphids can be identified by looking closely at the undersides of leaves for telltale little green or gray spots, which on closer inspection have legs and are busy sucking nutrients out of your crop.
by Gardener's Path
Tuesday 28 March
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The best way to encourage the production of humus and fertile soil is to feed your planting beds aged compost on a regular basis. Tools for Vegetable Gardeners at Amazon: - A.M. Leonard Straight Rake with Ash Handle - All-Steel Nursery Spade with D-Grip Handle - 4-Tine Spading Digging Fork with D-Handle - Digital Soil pH Meter Outdoors Greenhouse - Earthwise Handheld Electric Fertilizer Spreader Add aged compost and manure Prepare established beds by adding a layer of aged compost or commercial organic planting mix across the top of the bed; this is often called sheet composting.
by Harvest to Table
Monday 27 March
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Pinus densiflora (Japanese red pine) is another two-needled species, but one celebrated for its slender, soft needles, and especially, its orangish scaly bark (not unlike the related P. sylvestris). A number of Pinus parviflora (Japanese white pine) specimens-- part of the generous gift of plants from Ed Lohbrunner's Nursery in Victoria in 1976--help define the Asian section of the Alpine Garden.
by Garden Blog - UBC Botanical Garden
Monday 27 March
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At the end of the growing season when the plants are starting to die back in the fall, I topdress the soil in my raised beds with aged manure. Other areas of my yard either get a similar treatment or, as in the perennial garden, I just dump fallen leaf mulch and grass clippings around the plants.
by Gardening Know How
Monday 27 March
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These types of "living mulches" can be left to grow around other garden plants permanently and offer many similar benefits, like moisture retention and weed suppression. Contrary to popular belief, sawdust is not acidic, so it won't have any effect on acid-loving plants like rhododendrons and azaleas (other than keeping the soil around them moist and healthy).
by Garden Betty
Monday 27 March
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Mostly comprised of urban gardens, it allowed Canadians to play a direct role in helping out the war efforts at home. "Janet Music, a research program coordinator at Dalhousie's Agri-Food Analytics Lab Victory gardens are a way for people to become more self-sufficient and increase food security.
by Garden Therapy
Monday 27 March
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- Ceanothus 'Puget Blue': With its beautiful lilac-blue flowers and glossy foliage, this variety can grow up to 2 metres tall and is perfect for training against a fence or wall and is a little more compact. Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' This evergreen shrub can be trained as a climber to add vertical interest to your garden, with its glossy variegated leaves providing an attractive backdrop to other plants.
by Pyracantha
Monday 27 March
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Eating from your own backyard means a smaller transportation-related carbon footprint and a decreased reliance on artificial fertilizers and pesticides, making it a no-brainer for anyone concerned about the environment and food additives. The rest of the more labor-intensive stuff can be easily taken care of with a bit of prep work and planning, along with a few hacks like drip irrigation, timed sprinklers, and straw mulch.
by Platt Hill Nursery
Monday 27 March
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Suppress weeds with drought-resistant ground cover plants Go for dreamy Erigeron 'Stallone' for a delicate cloud of airy daisy-like flowers that cascade over dry walls, softening paths and hard edges. In a highly topical guest post for the Thompson and Morgan blog, Geoff explained how hewent back to the drawing board to completely transform a thirsty part of his show garden into an oasis of dry planting.
by Thompson & Morgan
Monday 27 March
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Bartzella Itoh Botanical Name: Paeonia 'Bartzella' Be mesmerized by the stunning, large, and lemon-yellow blooms of this beauty that makes a striking statement. Goldilocks Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Goldilocks' This peony is just right - not too bright, not too dull - with a beautiful golden glow that will add a touch of warmth and elegance to any garden or bouquet.
by Balcony Garden Web
Monday 27 March
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Guests include wildflower guru Molly Aylesbury of Bare Necessities, representatives from Carlow Beekeepers, Ann Phelan, Community Water Officer from Lawpro, Jo Newton, Seed Curator at Irish Seedsavers, author of A Seed Saving Handbook and member of The Gaia Foundation, and Dave Beecher, a member of the Danu Farming Group which has been awarded funding through the European Innovation Partnership programme and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in Ireland to carry out a 5-year Biological Farming Transition Programme. You can hear more about the programme during my chat with Sue Nunn on KCLR Radio on the 23rd March below: The collapse of global biodiversity is a very real and urgent matter and evidences why we need to thinking more sustainably in our gardens.
by Greenside Up
Monday 27 March
Reading time: short
Another show-stopper is the line of begonias (Begonia hybrid, Semperflorens Cultorum group, Zones 10-11 or as annuals) I plant every year along the walkway to my front door. We'd love to hear where you are located, how long you've been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden.
by FineGardening
Monday 27 March
Reading time: short
With proper planning and care, growing companion plants can help to create a thriving and diverse garden while also yielding a flavorful and healthy garlic crop. In addition to this, these two require the same method of harvesting, where you take a pitchfork and go down the length of the row, lifting the soil underneath before pulling the crop out by its stem or stalk.
by Balcony Garden Web
Monday 27 March
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The large flowers are, like most Dutch daffs, able to cope with garden conditions and they have not been ruined by the rough weather they have been greeted with since the buds opened. The petals are pure white and gently swept back and the long pink cup, that must be on the verge of being a trumpet, is a good colour and beautifully flared.
by The Biking Gardener
Monday 27 March
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Mound compost or peat moss at the bottom of the hole to create a small hump; this allows the plant to be seated without dropping too deeply and keeps roots at ground level as soil compacts. 'Jury's Yellow' can be a profuse bloomer, with a rounded to upright growing habit reaching eight to twelve feet in height, and dense, deep green foliage, creating a truly eye-catching contrast that will stand out in your landscaping.
by Gardener's Path
Monday 27 March
Reading time: long
Celery is considered both a vegetable and an herb belonging to the genus Apium and the family Apiaceae, which also includes coriander, celeriac, parsley, fennel, and carrots. Cultivation and History Celery makes a surprise appearance in Homer's "Odyssey," referenced as selinon, the Latin form of the Greek word for the plant.
by Gardener's Path
Monday 27 March
Reading time: long
Simply being where plants grow and wild animals live is enough to improve mood, lower depression, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase relaxation and resilience during difficult times. I love the outdoors, but even for me, it's easy to get lost in streaming movies and TV shows, scrolling through social media, and basically staying indoors, glued to a screen.
by Gardening Know How
Sunday 26 March
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In the early 1500s, when Spanish explorers found the low-growing white-flowered type in South America, they didn't find it all that appealing, and so went about their merry way after naming it "Petun," approximately translating to "worthless tobacco plant." But keep this tip in mind: For petunias grown in hanging baskets or other types of containers, it saves time and effort to add a teaspoon of time-release granular fertilizer to each hole ahead of placing your transplants.
by Gardener's Path
Sunday 26 March
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Bulbs require only moderate to average water levels, and benefit from a thick, 6-inch layer of dry mulch such as clean straw, evergreen boughs, or fern fronds added when you plant them. Among herbalists and alternative medicine practitioners, there is a lengthy tradition behind garlic's use as a topical antiseptic, cold and flu fighter, digestive healer, and tonic - and it's still employed by some naturopaths for combating various ailments, even stomach ulcers and parasites.
by Gardener's Path
Sunday 26 March
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Most of the plants here will be in flower in summer and a froth of powdery scented, fluffy yellow bobbles in March was not really going to add much. But it is windy here and can be cold in winter and every year the leaves get blown off (it is evergreen) and the flower buds all drop off by spring.
by The Biking Gardener
Sunday 26 March
Reading time: short
Reading back my blog posts from previous years confirmed my suspicions that we always get a does of wintery weather at this point in March, just after the nursery has opened. A surprise visit at the nursery from Daniel, it was lovely to spend the day with him and now he's home with us for dinner #rural #countrylife #countryliving #cottagelife #antiquecottagescenes #interiors #scottishborders #independantretailer #smallbusiness #localbusiness #independantplantnursery #uniqueplantnursery #hardyscottishplants #scottishgarden #gardeningontheedge #scottishborders Follow us on Instagram @quirkybirdgardener and Quercus Garden Plants
by Quirky Bird Gardener
Saturday 25 March
Reading time: short
Digging in the dirt takes us back to our childhood and the simple acts required give the mind time to rest and refresh. Who can't wait for that first red, ripe tomato, or the blush of a freshly picked peach?
by Gardening Know How
Saturday 25 March
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While they aren't as highly prized for their blossoms, which tend to be a bit less showy and full than the modern cultivated types, their hips are perfect for making jam. Knock Outs are an excellent option for beginning growers because they are disease-resistant, maintain a compact growth habit without intense pruning, are drought-tolerant, and don't require deadheading.
by Gardener's Path
Saturday 25 March
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It's no secret that the leaves of the plant look startlingly similar to marijuana, and when I was directed by my foreman to cut back all herbaceous material for a fall cleanup, I was a little shocked to find a patch of Cleome in the garden. In my opinion, these annuals work best as either a full border accent or as little exclamation marks in the garden, planted randomly to show off a bit without becoming a gaudy main attraction.
by Gardener's Path
Saturday 25 March
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Flowers Just a heads-up that when we talk about the potential USDA Growing Zones, these are the areas where the plant will survive as an annual, but the seeds themselves might be killed during the winter. If you want to ensure the seeds will return in colder Zones, collect them and store them in a dry, cool area over the winter.
by MorningChores
Saturday 25 March
Reading time: long
Red hot pepper, red-stemmed swiss chard, round midnight basil, fine leaf rosemary with other herbs like lemongrass or thyme can make it look appealing. They are easy to maintain this way, compared to a traditional garden-If you have a back problem, want to control the quality of the soil, or looking to improve the drainage.
by Balcony Garden Web
Saturday 25 March
Reading time: medium
This guy deserved to at least have a flower named after him; when his home was burning down in 1702, the 71-year-old was standing on the rooftop of a nearby building, shouting orders to the town citizens extinguishing the flames. Try the stunning African daisy, a great annual with a variety of colors to choose from, and don't forget about the awesome landscape grasses that are a match made in heaven for black-eyed Susans.
by Gardener's Path
Saturday 25 March
Reading time: long
Good Products for Growing Radishes at Amazon: - Garden Safe Snail and Slug Bait - Bonide Sulfur Fungicide - Monterey BT Caterpillar Killer - Neem Bliss 100-% Cold Pressed Neem Oil - Gardzen 10-Pack 10 Gallon Grow Bags For the best quality and flavor, radishes must make rapid, even growth. Mild, small, quick-maturing varieties include Scarlet Globe, French Breakfast, and Cherry Belle; these will reach an edible size in 20 to 40 days.
by Harvest to Table
Friday 24 March
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Spring shrub-pruning Lots of mid- to late-flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Lavatera, Euonymus and Cotoneaster flower best on shoots made in the same year, so now's the time to cut these hard back. Mowing the grass on a high setting in March will tidy up all the wild tufty bits, and it's amazing how neatening the edges with shears or a half-moon spade will impart the feeling that you're in control again.
by the3growbags
Friday 24 March
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Thomas Rainer (and I am so sorry that at recording time I thought his last name was Rainier, oops) and Planting in a Post Wild World, co-authored with Claudia West. YES says Dos Amigos I talk with owner Matt Berry about the big change and all the benefits and challenges of bringing clean, quiet gear into the fold.
by LH Gardens
Friday 24 March
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Asparagus planting details - Sowing depth: 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) - Space between plants after thinning: 12-18 inches (30-45cm) - Days to sprout: 7-14 - Days to harvest: 3 years - Storage period: 3-4 weeks - Seeds per 100-row feet: 1 ounce (14 grams) - Yield per 100-row feet: 30 pounds - Suggested varieties: Viking, Waltham, Washington Asparagus Sowing and Planting Tips - Grow asparagus from seed or root divisions also called crowns. - In the spring of the second year, cover all but the tops of spear growing tips to help plants establish strong roots.
by Harvest to Table
Friday 24 March
Reading time: medium
Good Products for Growing Cauliflower at Amazon: - Neem Bliss 100-% Cold Pressed Neem Oil - Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap - Monterey BT Caterpillar Killer - Southern Ag Liquid Copper Fungicide Transplant cauliflower seedlings into the garden when they are 6 to 7 inches (15-18cm) tall. - 2-3 weeks before the last frost in spring: direct-sow in the garden; protect emerging seedlings from the chill with a spun poly row cover; minimum soil temperature should be at least 40degF.
by Harvest to Table
Friday 24 March
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Genetically engineered crops that could resist glyphosate allowed farmers to spray the herbicide liberally over their fields with detrimental effects on milkweed plants. Unfortunately, my garden isn't the right setting for milkweed, but I do plant other native species that support other butterflies: black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, and coreopsis to name a few.
by Gardening Know How
Friday 24 March
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Growing herbs from seed is an incredibly rewarding and inexpensive way to savor homegrown flavor fresh from your garden at your table. When seedlings have established a healthy root system, they are strong enough to withstand an early division and transplanting.
by FineGardening
Friday 24 March
Reading time: short
Landscaping About that vegetable garden: what a wonderful way to engage with our living space, get some exercise, and teach our children and grandchildren the value of homegrown nourishment. We can even help neighbors in need directly, simply by mowing their lawn if they are unable, or recommending the best local plumbers, electricians, roofers and landscapers.
by Gardener Corner
Friday 24 March
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On the last Tuesday every month we host The Urban Farm Garden Chats where Greg Peterson has a relaxed conversation in a Zoom room with a special guest to cover useful gardening topics, and they answer questions from the live listening audience. To join us for the next event, go to www.GardenChat.org or Click HERE to register for the Monthly Garden Chat with Live Q&A In This Garden Chat: Join Janis and Greg as they discuss what is permaculture and how can we begin to integrate it into our lives.
by The Urban Farm
Friday 24 March
Reading time: short
These trendy gardens are the perfect solution for those with limited outdoor space or for those who just want to add a unique touch to their backyard. Here are some of the best Ladder Herb Garden Ideas that will not only make your garden look beautiful but also provide you with fresh herbs for all your culinary creations!
by Balcony Garden Web
Friday 24 March
Reading time: short
These are specifically of a part of the greenhouse where there was a seasonal display of spring flowers--long before the same plants will be blooming outside in Toronto. The tulip display is just getting started, showing bright color beginning to open, and again, views of the snowy landscape outside.
by FineGardening
Friday 24 March
Reading time: short
Mahonia 'Soft Caress' key facts Name - M. eurybracteata 'Soft Caress' Family - Barberry family Type - sub-shrub, evergreen Height - up to 3 feet tall, 5 wide (1m x 1.5m) Exposure - part sun or shade Soil: ordinary to rich - Blooming: fall - Harvest: spring (berries) It's also a very stylish plant with graphical leafage that will do great in modern designer gardens. The deep, olive-green color of the leaves contrast magnificently with the gold yellow blooming, a heart-warming sight during drab fall and winter days.
by Nature & Garden
Friday 24 March
Reading time: medium
Referred to as the "herb of the sun" by the famous 17th century British herbalist Nicholas Culpeper, this plant will welcome visitors to the garden with its pleasant, aromatic scent and impressive stature. Considered a warming and aromatic bitter tonic, angelica is often used to help improve weak digestive function, including indigestion, poor fat absorption, a feeling of heaviness, and heartburn.
by Gardener's Path
Friday 24 March
Reading time: long
Suggested Varieties Okra is a cultigen, meaning it has been improved upon via selective breeding and hybridization for many generations, to produce the most delicious harvests and attractive, resilient plants. Easy to grow and virtually trouble free with the right conditions, okra's hibiscus-like yellow blossoms and pods of striking proportions offer season-long interest, and the opportunity for gardening fun with the family.
by Gardener's Path
Friday 24 March
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As the stories went, the white settlers traveling west brought their rose cuttings with them in glass jars filled with water as they crossed the oceans and plains. Essentially, you need to keep the cut stems alive in a bit of water after removing them from the plant and then cover them to create a warm, humid, greenhouse-like environment as they become established in the soil.
by Gardener's Path
Friday 24 March
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The Mexican sour gherkin is but one of those species, which has been referred to by common names including sandiita, or "little watermelon," and sandia de raton, or "mouse melon," for centuries by the peoples of the region. Add them to a canning jar, fill with your choice of brine made with vinegar, salt, and spices, and pressure can them for delectable pickles to enjoy all year long.
by Gardener's Path
Friday 24 March
Reading time: long
To put it shortly and sweetly, larkspur, larks-heele, larks-claw, and knight's-spur all refer to the same annual flower, which is sometimes listed in the genus Delphinium and other times as a Consolida. Growing Tips - Provide staking if needed - Water once or twice a week with one inch of water, as needed - Fertilize every month with a general purpose 10-10-10 NPK fertilizer Pruning and Maintenance To extend the plant's blooming period, prune away spent flower spikes promptly with a sturdy pair of scissors or gardening shears.
by Gardener's Path
Friday 24 March
Reading time: long
From the more intense stuff like pushing a lawn mower and pruning to the stretch-inducing harvesting or weed pulling, gardening is quite an aerobic activity. Reconnecting With Our Roots Some researchers even hypothesize that living in cities has changed us as we've become disconnected from stress-reducing microbes found in nature.
by Garden Therapy
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: medium
This was a bit wobbly but I noted that it would be easy to fix the cracker to the top of the log as the base had suitable eyes through which large screws could be added. If you click on this link it will download a very short video showing the Kindling Cracker King in action - I first saw this novel log splitting tool at the Garden Press Event in London.
by Down to Earth
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: medium
- Do not set eggplants outdoors until the nighttime temperature is consistently greater than 55degF (13degC)--unless you plan to protect the plants from chilling under a plastic tunnel or spun poly-row cover. - 3-4 weeks after the last spring frost: transplant seedlings to the garden if nighttime temperatures are 55degF or greater or if you can protect plants under row covers or plastic tunnel from the chill.
by Harvest to Table
Thursday 23 March
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- Days to sprout: 10; start seed indoors 4 to 6 weeks before setting transplants in the garden - Days to harvest: 60-80 - Storage period: 1-2 weeks - Seeds per 100-row feet: 1 packet - Yield per 100-row feet: 50 pounds (45 kilos) - Suggested varieties: Green Comet, Calabrese, Waltham 29 - Notes: Make an early to mid-summer directly in the garden if you want new plants for fall eating. Herbs with a strong fragrance such as dill, sage, rosemary, basil, mint, garlic, and thyme are also good companions for broccoli.
by Harvest to Table
Thursday 23 March
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Good Products for Growing Corn Family Crops: - Espoma Garden Tone 3-4-4 Fertilizer - Epsom Salt Plus Plant Nutrients Magriculture - Tomato Grower's Answer Book - Neem Bliss 100-% Cold Pressed Neem Oil - Safer Brand Insect Killing Soap - Monterey BT Caterpillar Killer - Southern Ag Liquid Copper Fungicide For a continuous harvest, plant early-, mid-, and late-season varieties together in the garden. Interplanting: Plant corn with bush beans, beets, cabbage, cantaloupe, cucumbers, melon, potatoes, pumpkins, and squash.
by Harvest to Table
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: medium
Last Updated on March 23, 2023 by Real Men Sow Using untreated timber for your DIY tasks or construction work in your garden could cause damage to your external fixtures, such as ruining your decking, fencing or outer walls. As it is often found in timber framing, ceiling, floor and deck joists as well as the construction of garden buildings, the material needs to be strong and long-lasting.
by Real Men Sow
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: short
After many failures when sowing my cucumber seeds too early, I learned to rely more on soil temperature than planting date charts. - If you are wanting to save seed from a cucumber (make sure it's not a hybrid), leave one over ripe fruit on the plant but pick the rest off.
by The Beginner's Garden
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: long
Strolling the aisles at the garden center to browse for flowers to plant in the spring is undoubtedly fun, but growing them from seed presents a few advantages. I plant them in my gardens, use them in container combinations, and dig them into my raised beds both to harvest for summer bouquets, and to attract pollinators to my vegetables and herbs.
by Savvy Gardening
Thursday 23 March
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- Add 3- to 4- inches of compost and well-aged manure into the planting bed, before transplanting; collards need friable, moisture-holding soil. Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea Acephala group Collard is a member of the Brassicacea (Cruciferae) or cabbage family.
by Harvest to Table
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: medium
Good Products for Growing Kale at Amazon: - Garden Safe Snail and Slug Bait - Bonide Sulfur Fungicide - Monterey BT Caterpillar Killer - Neem Bliss 100-% Cold Pressed Neem Oil - Gardzen 10-Pack 10 Gallon Grow Bags Kale is a heavy feeder and needs medium to high amounts of potassium. Bolting can be slowed by picking the oldest leaves first, but the flavor of kale will suffer in warm and hot weather.
by Harvest to Table
Thursday 23 March
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Wood and Corrugated Metal Frame This step-by-step video tutorial will walk you through the process of constructing a raised flower bed. The garden bed not only adds a charming countryside appeal but also allows for efficient drainage which promotes healthy plant growth.
by SumoGardener
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: long
After much discussion a decision was made to replace the tiered structure with a simple ground-level composite deck, which cut back our annual planting and daily watering tremendously. Mexican firecracker vine (Ipomoea lobata, Zones 10-12 or as an annual) adorns a five-plex birdhouse that was a winter project.
by FineGardening
Thursday 23 March
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If you're looking for an easy and creative way to add a rustic touch to your yard, try making some DIY Rope Projects And Ideas For The Garden from the list below. Rope-Tire Planter This creative idea requires tires, ply boards, garden rope, and a few other general supplies.
by Balcony Garden Web
Thursday 23 March
Reading time: medium