There are many different types of hand tools used in the garden. There are a few you will need to do your gardening. If you are just starting out you do not have to buy every hand tool on the market. Depending on the job you are doing you can choose the few you will […]

If you are just starting out gardening, or even if you have been gardening for a little while, you have seen the prices of gardening tools. You may be thinking “How can I afford all of that?” Well first off, don’t buy them all. There are a few tools that you will need right off […]

Seed selection can make or break your garden. If you choose the wrong seeds you can end up with a very pitiful looking garden. What goes into choosing the right seeds?
 
If you are saving your seeds from your own plants you have a little more control over what plants the seeds come from. Choose your […]

Orchids have earned a reputation of being a difficult houseplant to grow. This stems from the fact that orchids require special care. They need a special medium to grow in and take about four years for the plant to mature. The best care you can give your orchid is nutruing love. Just as children […]

What do you do during the winter lull in gardening? At a time when you can’t do much hands on gardening, you may think there is nothing that you can do. This is a good time to do a little reflecting and planning. Look at the things that are not working in your garden […]

In our world of high tech, gardening is not usually an area that you think of for the latest programs and gadgetry. Gardening is now coming into this century with some new products.
 

 
Just as we are spending more time than ever at home outside, we are enjoying a rash of new products that make free […]

If you are having a problem in the garden who do you turn to? If there is not any one in your area you can ask, you can ask a Master Gardener. What is a Master Gardener? A Master Gardeners are a volunteer group who provide research based information from the University of California to […]

What is the difference between a perennial plant and an annual plant? This is a question that is often asked. A real simple way to remember is that an annual plant must be planted every year (annually) and a perennial usually regrow for two to four years.
So what does this mean to you? It means […]

Gardening is a wonderful way to relax. When you are “finished” you have something beautiful to look at or yummy to eat. Whether you are a beginner or expert, gardening is a lot of fun. Hopefully there will be plenty of helpful tips and tricks that all can learn along the way.
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