My Garden Tips

Greenhouse Accessories – A List of Accessories You Might Need

John — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:28:05 +0000

Greenhouses are an operating system, not just static building with lifeless forms inside. In order to provide the environment you are looking for the need to have moving parts for temperature control and ventilation. They also need benches, tools and many other accessories that help to get the plants housed there in good health. Tools, measuring instruments, and the like naturally come to mind for any avid gardener. But there are dozens of accessories for even the simplest greenhouse kit you may want to put on your list.

How to Make Stepping Stone Molds – Making Stepping Stones

John — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:10:37 +0000

Making your own stepping stones is a fun and inexpensive way to add a personal touch to the backyard decor. For something even more unique you can try making your own molds, so the shapes you end up with are truly your own. For the truly adventurous, you can try embedding the solar cells and lights for a solar stepping stone design.

A Guide to Making Your Own Stepping Stone Molds

Growing Sweet Corn – Tips for Planting Sweet Corn

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:56:33 +0000

Sweet corn is one of the all time favorites of gardeners everywhere. But sweet corn is not the easiest vegetable to get started growing in your garden. Here are a few ideas on how to get started planting sweet corn and helping it to germinate quickly.

Title: 5 Tips for planting corn

Growing Okra – Tips on How to Grow Okra

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:50:43 +0000

Okra is somewhat an acquired taste, but it’s popular in many warmer parts of the country because it will tolerate the southern heat well, and can be incredibly prolific as well. It can grow to heights of 6 feet or more, and can bear daily once it gets going. Here are some tips for how to get okra growing in your vegetable garden.

Title: How to Properly Cultivate Okra

Toxic Mulch – Identifying Toxic Mulch

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:38:01 +0000

One of the dangers of using commercially prepared mulch is that at times the decomposition process is accelerated too much creating some toxic gases in the mulch. Here is an overview of the toxic mulch problem and how to identify toxic mulch.

Title: Guard Against the Dangers of Toxic Mulch

Windowsill Herb Gardens – Tips for Starting a WIndowsill Herb Garden

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:31:03 +0000

Fresh herbs are a simple addition to your cooking that can make a world of difference in the taste. But with an outdoor herb garden there are several months of the year where there are no fresh herbs to be hard. Fortunately, herbs are not demanding from a care, sunlight or space perspective, so a simple windowsill herb garden can be a great way to provide fresh herbs year round. Here are some tips to get you started with your own windowsill herb garden,

Title: Starting a Healthy, Productive Windowsill Herb Garden

Dandelions – Growing and Harvesting Dandelions

John — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:20:58 +0000

Dandelions are usually considered a week to be eradicated from our lawns. But over the years many people had a different view of the dandelion, more as a crop than a weed. Here are some tips on harvesting dandelions, and an overview of the benefits of growing and eating dandelions.

Title: The Miracle of Mother Earth: the Dandelion

Italian Herb Garden – Best Herb Varieties for an Italian Herb Garden

John — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:52:56 +0000

If you are into Italian cooking, few things will improve the flavor of your food more than fresh herbs. And there are a handful of herb varieties that are used in Italian cooking fairly often, so with the choice of just a few herbs you can easily start growing your own Italian herb garden. Here is a look at some of the best herbs to grow for you herb garden to “spice up” your Italian cooking.

Chia Herb Garden – Tips for Growing Your Chia Herb Garden

John — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:47:28 +0000

If you want a simple way to grow an indoor herb garden, you might want to try a Chia herb garden. This packages most of what you need, including the pots and seeds, into one package. This makes it great for starting your own indoor garden or giving away as a gift. Here are some tips to get you successfully growing your own Chia herb garden.

Yard Bug Mower Review – Pros and Cons of the Yard Bug Mower

John — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:05:31 +0000

One popular model of lawn mower these days is the Yard Bug mower. Before you invest your money on a major garden tool like a mower, it’s a good idea to look at a few reviews. Here are some observations on the pros and cons of the Yard Bug mower.