Posts tagged gardening
How to Make a New Plant :: Making Baby Geraniums
3November 29, 2012
I love doing tip cuttings. It is so rewarding! The ‘I did that!” feeling you get from creating a brand new little plant is almost as rewarding as birthing a baby, and ... not nearly as painful. I especially like Pelargoniums (Geraniums) because they are so incredibly easy. [...]
Protect Your Veggies from the Cold: Build an Indoor Vegetable Garden
2October 16, 2012
So, how do you do it? Well, first you need to figure out a space and measure to see how big it's going to be. You'll need the greenhouse to be close to an electrical outlet, too, and it's better if the area is already fairly warm. One of the best places for an indoor greenhouse is your attic because you won't have to worry about all the foot traffic and attics tend to stay warmer than the rest of the house. [...]
How To Build a Green Wall of Your Own
6September 20, 2012
A green wall isn’t hard to create, but you’ll need to pay attention to the plants, just like you would in any garden. The positive effects are numerous and the reactions you’ll get will be amazing. [...]
Building the Coop D’Grace :: Building an Urban Chicken Coop
3September 8, 2011
With all of the hammering, clanking, nail gunning (and occasional swearing) going on next door, it seemed that my neighbor was “up to something.” I couldn’t resist swinging by to see if he was finally adding on that family room he’s had his mind’s eye focused on for the past few years. Instead, I found him slaving over a barn in miniature. Assuming he wasn’t planning on breeding tiny horses, I realized that my neighbor—like much of the rest of the neighborhood—had caught chicken fever. [ . . . ]
The Ten Essential Garden Tools :: Read it and Reap!
5August 2, 2011
One could say when it comes to landscape improvements, a gloved gardener, armed with the right trowels and pruners, feels the same surge of energy about their favorite tools. Except the extra horsepower they are looking for comes from their own passion and gardening “muscle.” In this case, the right tools give them the confidence to produce ripe heirloom tomatoes and breathtaking beds of blooms. Roll up your sleeves and dig in to our top 10 list of gardening tools! [ . . . ]
