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Asthma Friendly Gardens - Tom Ogren Recent studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last trimester of pregnancy have a much greater chance of developing asthma. One of the main keys with asthma prevention is avoidance. When you have asthma the typical garden...

Easy to grow roses - There are many different types of roses. If you are new to rose gardening, then it is wise to choose varieties of easy to grow roses to begin your rose garden. Some roses require constant attention and caring for while others require none. Roses come in varieties of high maintenance to no ma...

Gardeners Contain Yourselves - Whether you live in a tiny city apartment or on a large country estate, gardening in containers is a way to add colour and the beauty of nature to your surroundings. The three main elements of creating successful containers gardens are: Choosing the pots Getting the right planting medium ...

Gardening - Natural Science NOT Rocket Science.. - Don`t force yourself out of the most profitable hobby in the universe because you think it`s too hard to learn ...It isn`t! Gardening is fast becoming the world`s number one hobby, and with all the latest `alternative` information we have to hand, gardening as a natural science is fun to lear...

Gardening is Good Therapy - Many of us garden just for the sheer joy of it. But did you know that all over the country the healing aspects of gardening are being used as therapy or as an adjunct to therapy?Although this might sound like a new concept, garden therapy has been around for decades. For example, the Garden Therap...

Seeding Flowers Indoors An Inexpensive Way to a Beautiful Summer Garden - Every year you plan that THIS will be the year you have pots and pots of lush plants on your balcony or deck. Then you visit your local nursery in the spring and reality hits -– the cost for your fantasy is just outrageous! Sound familiar? But you can have the planters of your dreams at a fra...

Seeds and more Seeds...What your Garden Needs - Seeds are the most important ingredient in all gardening. Without quality seeds it would be impossible to have a beautiful garden. True seeds vary in size from the dust-like seeds of some orchids to the large seed contained in the coconut. The period of dormancy undergone by many seeds before ...

Chicken Soup for the Soil - Keeping Your Soil Healthy Your soil is the most important part of your garden, but too many people forget to nurture their soil. Soil is a living thing, containing microbes, fungi, insect life and general "creepy-crawlies" vital to plant health and vigor, as well as a receptacle for chemica...

Choosing And Planting Bulbs - Every garden should have a variety of bulbs that you can plant once and watch them bloom year after year! Here in New Hampshire, I love to see the spring daffodils and tulips sprout from bulbs planted long ago. Bulbs are the fleshy underground protuberances of leaves, stems or roots. Actually...

Choosing Garden Flowers - Choosing garden flowers can be fun, but also frustrating. You need to take care to choose and plant your flowers so that your garden has blooms for the entire season. Color, size and shape should also be considered. You will want flowers for cutting and flowers for contributing gaiety and cha...

Courtyard Gardens – Planning Tips - With an increasing tendency for empty nesters, young couples and singles towards higher density inner city living, and the desire to spend minimal time on maintaining gardens or other outdoor spaces, most new apartments, townhouses and condominiums tend to have only pocket sized backyards, cou...

Cultivating Plants in your Garden...what to watch out for. - There are so many plants available for you to choose from that it’s hard to know where to start. Are you looking for house plants, tropical plants or some beautiful garden plants? Green plants are not only beautiful to look at they also provide a much needed source of fresh oxygen for our brea...

Garden Delights For Midsummer - We have once again reached the wonderful magical time of midsummer, when the garden is aglow with sensational blooms and a fantastic array of colors. Many of these wonderful blooms fill the air with their tantalising perfume. I often pause for a while especially at twilight when the sc...

Garden Shrub Guide - Shrubs are a wonderful addition to any garden. They round out empty spaces and provide a bushy, full feeling to the landscape. Picking shrubs that match with your garden can be a big undertaking. When looking for shrubs be sure to keep in mind the size it will grow to, when it blooms (if at al...

Gardening - Using Annuals in Your Perrenial Garden - Annuals in your perrenial garden are something to think about! Annuals give you season long color, easy propogation, they`re cost efficient, and provide first season interest. If you`re just starting a perrenial garden annuals are a great choice to fill in gaps. I remember my first garden. I ...

Gardening - Using Bulbs in Your Landscaping - Naturalized bulbs look beautiful in a wooded setting. You can plant them and leave them to multiply. After the bulbs bloom the foliage will die down, but you can interplant bulbs with ground covers for a carefree and beautiful garden. For a natural look you should arrange your bulbs informall...

Gardening for Kids - Children are continually bombarded with advertising for fast food and unhealthy treats. One of the most important lessons you can teach them is how to tend and grow their own food from the garden. There are plenty of quick and easy projects that the children can get involved in. The projects ...

Gardening in Containers - Container gardening is a wonderful idea whether you have a garden bed or not. It`s perfect for apartments or small areas, but can also really enhance your patio. Here are some tips on gardening in containers. Every Garden can benefit from the addition of container gardens. They add interst an...

Growing Flowers From Seed - Growing flowers from seed can be a rewarding experience. Seeds can be sown indoors or outdoors depending on conditions in your climate. Many flowers can even be propagated from seed - a technique any frugal gardener will be well advised to learn! Outdoor seed sowing Depending on the variet...

Help Your Backyard Plants Get the Nutrients They Need - All plants require certain nutrients for good growth. Carbon and oxygen are taken in through the leaves during photosynthesis, while the rest of the required nutrients normally are taken up through the roots. Most nutrients and water are taken up through the very fine roots called root hairs....

It’s Gardening Season - It’s gardening season again! Are you ready? Whether you are a seasoned gardener, or are looking to start gardening, you will likely need supplies and plants. If you shop smart, and use the tips below, you can get that garden running with very little money. And you can save a lot of money on yo...

Planting Blue Flowers In Your Garden - Blue garden flowers can add a splash of unique color to your yard. You can buy blue and blue purple perennials and annuals to enhance your garden design. Plant them in a section for all blue flowers or mix them in with your other colors for a more varied look. When planting flowers, be sur...

Shade Trees For Your Garden - Every garden needs a little spot that you can rest in the shade. You want to plant trees that provide the shade for humans, but not overpower your garden in the process. When selecting a tree, make sure you pick one that is in keeping with the type of garden you will be putting it in. Trees...

The Ultimate Green Garden - Spring is the season to start planting seeds for the future. For me, the ultimate Magic Garden would be planted using the Feng Shui bagua as a guideline for the boundaries of the plot and incorporate flowers herbs and plants that correspond to each signifigant direction.. The first thing I ...