Compost (noun) – Decayed organic material such as leaves, grass clippings, and vegetables used as a plant fertilizer. Compost (verb) – Make vegetable matter or manure into compost. In a nutshell, compost is an earthy material produced by the natural breakdown of organic matter. Composting is the process of mixing those organic materials and creating …
“Gardening is cheaper than therapy…and you get tomatoes.” -Unknown On this handy quick reference page, you’ll find a wish list of invaluable information pertaining not only to all things gardening but also a host of natural remedies, how-tos, and a wealth of other information. With each subject, we provide you a link taking you directly …
“Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.” -Brian O’Driscoll For those folks who cannot wait to get their hands in the dirt, spring not only signals the end of a dreary winter but portends the coming summer months of being outdoors and …
Succulent is the term used to describe the ability of certain plants to retain water. The word succulent comes from the Latin succas, which means sap or juice. Succulent plants are generally grown at home indoors and are considered ornamental plants because they can bloom in a host of vibrant colors. Expressing their versatility, however, succulents also do well outdoors …
Organic gardening is a very rewarding experience, these tricks can help you have a more productive harvest this year and every year.
Many readers of the Organic Daily Post have requested we write an article on how far apart to plant tomatoes and the intricacies of proper tomato plant spacing. We hear you. Correct spacing is important to give your tomato plants the proper legroom they need to reach their full potential within a short period of …
Good Question and we’re going to answer it. But first, we have a question for you. What do you get when you combine a physician, a cucumber, and an Emperor of Rome? A strange query, no doubt. But before you get too humorously creative, we’re going to give you the answer. And that answer is, a greenhouse. That’s what …
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Fungicide [fun-ji-side]. While this funny sounding word is familiar to many, not everyone can tell you exactly what it is. Fungicides, insecticides and herbicides all fall under the same category, they are pesticides. Icide is a noun essentially meaning something that kills someone or thing. Herbicides-kill weeds, pesticides-kill insect pests and so naturally, we can figure what kills fungus. Given that, the …
If you already know what type flower that is, which trees grow best in your area of the country or which flora should be used to curb erosion as well as the best time to cut back your roses or how to design a garden, then you don’t need a gardening book. In fact, you …
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SUMMER IS A BUSY AND DELIGHTFUL TIME for gardeners everywhere. From the sweet fragrance of flowers in bloom to the quiet anticipation of tomorrow’s harvest, gardening can be a rewarding hobby and lucrative business. The beauty of having a greenhouse is nearly self-explanatory. Aside from their simple, crystal beauty, greenhouses are an effective way to control your plant’s …
