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Victory Gardens were encouraged by governments of the United States, UK, Canada, and Germany between 1914 and 1945. The reasoning was the troops needed the food farmers grew so citizens in the homeland needed to provide for themselves. This was not only a morale booster for the citizens gardeners, but took the pressure off the public food supply … [Read more...]
This is an 8 part series on gardening tips you thought were correct that science has now proven false. The good aspect about this information is if you don’t want to believe it than you don’t have to and it probably won’t make your garden completely fail and not produce. Enjoy and dig it! Part 3 of 8 Bum Steer: Dress Pruning Cuts To … [Read more...]
The NEW Aeroponic Growing System This new growing system provides a convenient way to grow 20 different plants in less than 3' of space. A rolling dolly allows the system to move around the deck, balcony, patio or garden as needed. No more hauling heavy bags of soil, bending over to weed, the plants rise vertically to make growing fruits, … [Read more...]
Aeroponic Growing System This new growing system provides a convenient way to grow 20 different plants in less than 3' of space. A rolling dolly allows the system to move around the deck, balcony, patio or garden as needed. No more hauling heavy bags of soil, bending over to weed, the plants rise vertically to make growing fruits, flowers and … [Read more...]
Blueberries just picked from the garden are healthy, sweet, and a delicious treat. Always plant two varieties of blueberries to have the proper cross-pollination. When fully grown blueberry plants will be 6-8 feet high and 4-6 feet wide. Planting and Care: Dig a hole 1’ X 1’ spacing them 4-6 feet apart for each plant. Remove … [Read more...]
This is an 8 part series on gardening tips you thought were correct that science has now proven false. The good aspect about this information is if you don’t want to believe it than you don’t have to and it probably won’t make your garden completely fail and not produce. Enjoy and dig it! Part 2 of 8 Bum Steer: Put Chewing Gum In Mole … [Read more...]
The weather is changing and we are heading into Spring. I love the Spring the best of all the seasons in Redwood City. All the surrounding hills are green and reminds me of Ireland and Scotland. So beautiful and relaxing to the eye. Along with the cool views is the opportunity to start you Summer garden from seeds. This is not … [Read more...]
This is an 8 part series on gardening tips you thought were correct that science has now proven false. The good aspect about this information is if you don’t want to believe it than you don’t have to and it probably won’t make your garden completely fail and not produce. Enjoy and dig it! Part 1 of 8 Bum Steer: Use gravel … [Read more...]
Cherry Trees Know-How Your main concern about cherry trees will be proper watering. If they become to dry the cherries will shrivel up and if the soil is too wet the cherries with swell up and split. To control put a good organic mulch around the drip line of your cherry tree. If you cherry tree leaves yellow then you have some … [Read more...]
How To I.D. Genetically Modified Food at the Supermarket Most of us don’t realize that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not need our food labeled for us to see food that is genetically modified. It seems the FDA has decided that you and me, the consumer, don’t care if the crossbred vegetable you’re eating with … [Read more...]
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