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After teaching bonsai to beginners for many years I am constantly reminded of my past and how bonsai became such a big part of my life. It is amazing how a tree, which will become an invaluable part of your

Herbs can be grown indoors in pots or containers, or outdoors from seed. It is an easy process that does not require too much time or expert gardening knowledge. Herbs are very popular these days as a culinary ingredients in

Raspberries, blackberries, and their uses are a wonderful addition to any garden. They are very high in vitamins A, B, and C. The black raspberries have the largest berries per plant (up to 4/5 of a cup each) and the

Caring for orchids is easier than many people think. It is not hard at all to find out the best way to care for your orchids. Once you know the right routine, you will be able to grow these beautiful

Many times when I am feeling particularly proud about my garden, potting soil comes to mind. I love to see the full-size flowers in my bright colored pots; the tiny buds looking very fragile within their own tiny pots. It

The word flower has taken on different meanings over the years from romance to flowers being the sign of love to flowers being the symbol of innocence. Flowers have always had a substratum of pride in themselves. Herbs too have

Growing Luscious Strawberries. I used the phrase growing ‘luscious’ because obviously not all strawberries are created equal! Strawberries have become one of the most popular fruits (or if you’re a true strawberry aficionado, maybe even a better fruit!). And whether

If you want to grow organic vegetables, you need to understand that there are certain pests that will disturb the growth of your plants. They can be anything from insects to animals that feed on the vegetation. If you do

Bulbs present an opportunity to help conserve our species-specific resources, such as water and food. They can be grown to honor the sun, the railroad, or the man. As with other flowers, they can be picked to be cultivated and

Eliminating the need for two rather labor-intensive components of hops production, a 10-foot, decorative garden trellis or arbor will save the typical home grower months of labor, and eliminate the need for pruning, thinning, transplanting, and grass control in the

Although widely considered a tropical plant, orchids are hardy just about anywhere. They do well in temperatures ranging from as low as 40 degrees in the winter to as high as 90 degrees in the summer. Caring for orchids needn’t

Hummingbirds are beautiful as well as amazing to watch and many bird watchers and gardeners are quick to use hummingbird feeders and attract hummingbirds from their gardens. There are very popular types of hummingbird feeders on the market and they

Hydroponic growing with LED grow lights has gained acceptance over the years because it is both economical and effective. Hydroponics is used when natural light in not available and one has to resort to using artificial light. In this case,

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The days are getting longer, the seed catalogs are in the mailbox, the plants are greening up. It is time to focus on organizing for the new planting season. Take a LookBefore you even put a trowel to the ground,

Things to keep in mind for a beautiful garden Japanese gardening has a few principles that should be adhered to when planning your garden. Those principles include planning, selecting plants and herbs, planting, fertilizing and watering. In order to create

Flowers are known to be beautiful when provided in a wide variety of bright colors. It is only too sad that when it comes to the question of what to give as a gift, most of us pick up sticks

As autumn is properly darkest just about yet, here is some light filler gardening advice. You may be enjoying the view of your garden and want to check out the status of it. You’ve probably noticed that the ground is

Another year has passed and we all had wonderful time with our home decorations during the holidays. It was really fun doing all sorts of interior improvement with different ideas that we see online. My family and I are looking

Tomatoes are very good and very healthy. We practically use them in almost everything we eat. We use them in salads and we use them a lot when we are cooking. At times it is very difficult to find very

If you’re like me, you enjoy eating freshly grown produce, but I didn’t think about gardening as a hobby until my local food co-op came to the rescue of my local nutrition group. Through their expertise, knowledge and lots of

Having plants at home not only beautify your land but also give you a space to relax and ease your mind. Plants help uplift any depressing spirit in your soul and help you calm down, think clearly and feel lighter.

Redondinium (makeri) is a species of fungi that is organic gardener’s favorite. Most often used as starter material for compost, its capful consistency allows for quick setup and emission on plants. While redondinium plants need not much care – just

Zucchini squash is a member of the cucurbita family, the same family as watermelon. It is a highly productive crop that only a few plants will keep you in food stores longer than the cucumbers you buy at your local