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Fruit trees. Everyone likes them. But, not everyone has space for them. There are options out there though. If you have very little space for them, the dwarf type may be right for you. Even though they're small, they still put out enough to feed a small family. There are all kinds of dwarf fruit trees out there. There are several types. There are lemons, lime, oranges, grapefruit, apples, pears, cherries, pomogranite, and peaches as well, but the need to be grafted to dwarfing rootstock, so it's best to check with a nursery before growing to find out how to begin this task.  All of these trees can be grown indoors, and take up less space than you think. Some of them only mature to about 2-4 ft. tall. How many delicious recipes can you think of which could be made with these fruits? I could think of quite a few! Yummy! Another one is blueberries and strawberries. These are my very favorite.  Grafting is a technique which takes a little bit longer, and takes some l...

If you have a garden, you probably have pests. Not all of them are bad. Some are very helpful. Take for example, the ladybug. It does a very good job in the garden, and can be ordered, and released to protect things if done properly. There is a cute site noted at the bottom to help with that. I think we do a lot of harm to the environment, as well as ourselves when we use manufactured pesticides. Our gardens would be healthier to us, and the surroundings if we attempted to use organic means of pest control rather than other methods. There is also a great site noted below for helpful hints on that as well.  Composting is very good for your garden also. You can get optimum plant growth, and the produce will be much better tasting vegetables. They'll grow healthier, talker, and produce more. And right now is a good time to take your extra and put it in a small basket and leave at someone less fortunate doorstep and knock. I'm sure they'll really appreciate that gesture. ...

I want to make this clear before getting started with the article. I have not got much experience with fruit trees. Although I always wanted to have one, I never had the land of my own for one. There are several links on this blog loaded with helpful information. I hope these will help you. Please use whichever is best suited for you. I have found them to be very useful, and full of needed information. If you're going to graft trees, please check with the extension service first. They can assist you in deciding what is best for you. There is some confusing information about Grafting, so check with them first. Their site has been noted below to help and there is a reminder next to it for you. Freezing fruits is also on here as well. I researched the subject, and sited the best and most reliable source I could locate. Rooting seems to be a wonderful option. And growing dwarf Fruit trees is on here for those who have very limited space. Grafting is an idea which should really be...

Everyone enjoys coming home to a nice clean house. And everybody who gardens enjoys a beautiful view on the way to their garden. Why not combine the two?. Well, you can. It just takes some research, and a little thoughtfulness. As shown in the next few videos that I dug up for my readers who may be interested in the subject. I know, I may be wandering off the path a bit, and I know very little about herbs, but now I get to learn some new, and very interesting facts right along with you. See, you can always learn something new. I really enjoyed researching these videos. Another question that came to mind as I watched these was "How are they prepared for cooking?" So, I researched that as well. And "PUFF!" you have a video which explains preparation as well Then another question came to mind:" What if you would rather store then for use later?!" And "PUFF"  I researched that for my readers as well.. So, I've done all the homework for you....

Netting can be a great product. If it were me, I'd just use the finest one I could find. Just makes more sense. No worry about other pests of any type getting in your garden.  A light color appears to be more suitable because it would causes  less heat in the warmer climates, so as not to harm plants.It appears fairly simple to use. Arrange it over your garden, and secure it with something on stakes which you arrange around the garden using stakes of some sort, and adhere to stakes securely, then pin corners down with something heavy to hold Netting securely into place. You can protect vegetables which produce close to the ground for better growth, and healthier plants. When to cover your plants is totally up to you. I would cover mine when they are about a few inches tall. At about the size they are (pictured above), you want to begin to separate them, and plant them in the ground. This is when I would begin to cover them for protection from pests. I've only ...

Use of plastic has been a life long debate among farmers that have larger gardens. I have never had a very large garden, so I never really felt the need for it.  Gardeners  use it to help them with less water usage, and to keep weeds out. It also appears to help eliminate pests that are harmful to your plants. Many farm-folk have debated about whether the black, or clear plastic is best to use when it comes to gardening, but I think it becomes fairly clear on  their site which one is the winner. I always had a small garden, and never really had any trouble. Perhaps I was just lucky. I don't know.  Their's is a very helpful site on YouTube that can be of great use to those who are interested in using more helpful gardening tips. It is full of honest, straight-forward helpful hints on gardening. There is also another product called "Netting".This is a very useful product when it comes to keeping those smaller bothersome insects out of a garden, like lady...

Its odd. We, as human beings never realize the things we have in common with plants. They have a love for pretty music, and cheerful tones, so do we. They adore attention, so do we at times. They like quiet conversations, us too. And they also have some physical features in common too!They have Elbows, which are important, which I'll explain how they're vital to your plant, especially if they are a Pothos, or another vining plant similar to it. Elbows(also known as joints), are like your plant's lifeline. This may be where you notice new growth. Often times it is where new branches bud from, or new leaves. Every once in a while, it doesn't hurt to check for new growth, and clear any old debris that may be slowing down new twigs, branches, or leaves . As the weather gets warmer, it's always a good idea to clear out any debris from your plants, including veggies. You feel better when you clean up, they do too . And it healthier (generally speaking), to kee...

     The basic tools you're going to use almost daily in your garden, are a good trowel (hand held), and a good Spade, rich potting soil, and maybe some  kind of fertilizer. This will give your plants, and flowers that added zest to feed them. Fertilizing can really give your plants a great boost, but only when done well. So please be sure to do plenty of research on the subject. There's a lot of information that can be helpful. If you  have a vegetable fetish, and would like to really pinch corners, then the next time you buy  produce of any sort, pluck the seeds out, set them on a dry paper towel, or paper plate, or most anything you feel they'll be rather safe on, and allow them to dry in the sun for a few days. When they feel as if they have dried enough to put them in the ground, you have seeds for growing.You can also do this with raw corn, cataloupes, watermelon, lemons, oranges peas, beans, and (maybe even rice), never tried it. Experiment. ...