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Organic Gardening is not Free of Chemicals

May 29th, 2008 · No Comments · home gardening tips, organic

If you think that organic gardens are natural places that are completely free from chemical effects then you need to reconsider your own opinion. With increasing awareness about organic gardening governments across the world are taking necessary legislative actions and as a result we observe several relevant acts and other legislative provisions coming in to […]

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Why Growing Heirloom Varieties?

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments · Flower Gardening, Gardening Techniques, home gardening tips, organic food, organic seeds, seeds, vegetable garden

Various vegetables and flowers have been persisting through generations together among the gardeners and the farmers are commonly known as the “Heirloom Varieties”. Simplest reason why these heirloom varieties have persisted till now is their recognition for superior quality, lingering taste, and the flavor.
The times are changing and genetically engineered varieties are occupying shelves in […]

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Growing Heirloom Carrots in Your Garden

May 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment · garden plants, home gardening tips, organic food, vegetable garden

One of the most common edibles is the “Heirloom Carrot”. Presence of “Heirloom Carrots” in your food makes it healthier, nutritious, and more delicious. Carrots could be roasted with meat, sauté or more commonly used as raw in salad. Salad decoration is never complete without carrots. If you grow this in your garden then you […]

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Make Compost for Your Garden

March 25th, 2008 · 7 Comments · composting, flowers, garden mulch, home gardening tips, organic, organic fertilizer, soil and fertilizer, vegetable garden

In gardening, when you recycle the waste you create compost. It is really that simple to understand. Composting is not a new concept. It is one of the established conventional methods of recycling waste and almost every gardener knows this.The process of composting or recycling waste is based on a type of chemical reaction in […]

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What Type Of Tomatoes To Grow

March 9th, 2008 · 3 Comments · home gardening tips, organic, organic food, tomato, vegetable garden

When growing tomatoes, choosing the variety is important. You need to decide what characteristics are the most important to you, as well as the climate and disease susceptibility in your area. No one variety will perform best across all planting seasons and regions. Issues such as fruit firmness, size, shape, flavour and plant growing habits […]

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Soil - The Importance Of Soil For Your Organic Garden

March 6th, 2008 · 3 Comments · home gardening tips, organic

When you think about soil, often we think of the black earth that we dig up when we stick a shovel into the ground. If it is good, it is typically dark and robust with some kind of animal life crawling through it. It may also be very moist and have an almost earthy smell […]

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Tips on Organic Fertilizers

February 29th, 2008 · 1 Comment · home gardening tips, organic, organic fertilizer

There is a lot of confusion on what truly can be designated an organic fertilizer. An organic fertilizer contains nutrients that have been derived, in one manner or another, from an organism. As an example, organic fertilizers may be manufactured from cottonseed meal, an emulsion derived from fish, animal manure, sewage sludge, and bone meal […]

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Good Bugs Bad Bugs

February 27th, 2008 · No Comments · flowers, garden pests, home gardening tips, organic, vegetable garden

Organic gardeners divide the insect world into two camps: good bugs and bad bugs.
The bad bugs bring death, disease, and destruction, they suck the life out of plants, infest the soil and lay eggs by the thousands.
The good bugs remind me of an army of peacekeepers, who come marching in bringing […]

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Simple Indoor Gardening

February 26th, 2008 · No Comments · container gardening, indoor gardening, organic, vegetable garden

Do you want to eat organic or are you already in the groove of purchasing and indulging in organic foods? Being one of the previous would make it beneficial and very wise to start an organic indoor garden of your own. It’s a fantastic way to make sure all your vegetables are only nutrient enriched […]

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How to Grow an Organic Garden

December 11th, 2007 · No Comments · home gardening tips, organic, organic food

Learning how to grow an organic garden is actually quite easy. The rule number one is use only 100% organic products those are free from chemicals and pesticides. First step is testing the soil to determine the properties of the soil you have. You need to find the best soil possible to plant your garden. […]

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