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By Jerry J. Jansen On February 4, 2010NO COMMENTS
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When starting seeds, you will need many small pots to grow in. There are of course plastic pots available for this purpose, but why use those when you can make your own at home and recycle all at the same time? While there are handy gadgets available in gardening catalogs to help you make newspaper seedling cups, you can easily make seed pots from newspaper with things you already likely have in your own home.
Take a single page of black and white printed newspaper
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By Jerry J. Jansen On January 23, 2010
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Many gardeners are now shifting to the organic way of cultivating after realizing it is economical and the various health benefits it provided. An organic gardening guide is a good way to get started. It provides with various options with the pros and cons of every method and it is easier for the gardener to choose what would choose his/her garden best. It also contains a list of basic information for the new gardener to get started. The following things are to be chosen carefully as the success of the garden solely depends on these three factors.
Soil: Soil does more than just provide support to a plant. It has nutrients which a plant lives on. If the soil has been used much or if chemical usage has leeched away the nutrients, it is important to return the nutrients by using organic compost or fertilizer. This step is very important for any kind of garden as the plants will grow better and plusher in a healthy soil.
Selecting plants: You can grow any plant in an organic garden. Only proper planning is necessary. An organic gardening guide provides a list of the variety of seeds that can be planted in a garden.
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By Jerry J. Jansen On January 23, 2010
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Vegetables have always been the richest source of nutrients. They have a number of preventive, healing, and soothing qualities and can never be substituted by the junk foods that you love. You might counter argue saying that crunching those carrots and celery is like biting into a box of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides that are used on the vegetables. But considering the health concerns, the new hymn for gardening is to grow organic vegetables!
If you are close to nature or a complete health freak then there is nothing better to munch in than a bunch of fresh carrots, right from your own backyard. As a matter of fact carrot farming can be profitable business on a bigger picture. All you need is a small space in your backyard, the determination to grow them, and the right knowledge.
In organic farming, you need compost and fertilizers that are derived from organic matter that decomposes gradually, these give the necessary nutrients and thereby a good health to your plants. To begin with growing organic carrots, you need to loosen the soil first and sow your carrot seeds directly into the loose soil.
Many experts say that sowing the carrot seeds at least three weeks
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By Jerry J. Jansen On January 22, 2010
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3 Reasons Your Medical Marijuana Garden Needs To Be Organic
Can you imagine strolling through the woods, when you happen across a forest ranger trying to use a leaf blower? That ridiculous image is not too far off of what I see while driving around town. The amount of bagged leaves, tree clippings, grass, and dead foliage being tossed out, could easily boost a crop of Medical Marijuana- or anything else vegetative. If you think of feeding the soil not the plant, then you are on your way to producing a great organic Medical Marijuana crop.
One reason to focus on the organic aspect is that it’s very available. Most yards have grass, leaves, clippings, and other formerly alive vegetation. Aside from sparing you extra trash bag usage, hauling, and physical labor, this organic material needs to remain in the yard. You don’t need a fancy tumbler, chicken wire, or compost bin either- just an area of the yard dedicated for dead stuff. If you have a pick-up truck and notice bagged up leaves, toss them aboard and take them home! Many growers alternate sides of the yard, with the non-use side for these organic by-products. Mix in some fresh cut
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By Jerry J. Jansen On January 21, 2010
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Eating organic produce is a growing trend in today’s eco-conscious and health centric world. To that end, many families have turned to growing their own food at home so they can ensure a completely organic diet, and greenhouse gardening is one means of growing produce almost year-round. However, even the strictest organic gardener must have some method of controlling common garden pests. In this article, we’ll explore some organic pest control methods for greenhouse gardeners.
One of the major benefits of greenhouse gardening, aside from the obvious fact that your gardening activities can be extended into cooler months of the year, is that a greenhouse provides a physical barrier against some pests. For example, moles, rabbits, and birds will not be an issue when cultivating plants in a greenhouse. Greenhouses do also provide some added protection against various insects, though it is still possible to have infestations of common garden insects inside a greenhouse, so we’ll focus our organic pest control methods on insects.
One of the easiest ways to repel insects is through companion planting. Almost every variety of insect has an aversion to some particular plant or another. For example, marigolds planted among beans or potatoes will repel Colorado potato
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By Jerry J. Jansen On January 20, 2010
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Many people wish to have their own vegetable garden but in this growing concrete jungle getting a decent piece of land to start a garden is next to impossible. Organic container gardening is the best option for anyone who wants to have their own garden but lacks space.
But some points are to be considered before setting up one to get the same results as one would get in a big garden.
Containers: The buyer must take care to select the containers carefully as just any container will not produce good results. There are specially designed potteries available in the market in various shapes and sizes. The first thing one should remember while purchasing containers is the durability of the material.
Concrete ones and wooden containers work best. Also he/she must place the container an inch from the ground and the container must have a vent through which the excess water can flow out.
Plants: What is a garden without plants?! Anything can be grown in the containers be it a flower or a vegetable. Containers are to be prepared before placing the plant by lining the bottom with a thick layer of clay. Clay helps the drainage of water. One should put wet mud
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