Early in the season, when you start your seedlings or purchase them from your favorite gardening shop, they seem so small. The thought of having to trim your tomato plants is far from your mind. It’s actually a necessary action to take to get your tomato plants growing like gangbusters and provide an excellent yield …
Tomatoes aren’t the easiest plant to grow all the way through to harvest. Humans are not the only creatures that find tomatoes to be a tasty treat. All manner of insects, fungi and other maladies are waiting for their chance to eat too. You can head off many problems by knowing what you’re looking for. …
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Tomatoes are very popular and you can use them in seasonal dishes all year long. But, unfortunately, they can’t be grown outdoors all year long. Depending on where you live, the cold winter will kill off any tomato plants you have growing in your garden. Thankfully, you can grow tomato plants indoors year-round! There are …
In recent years, organic gardening has become increasingly popular. More and more people are realizing the benefits of food free from dangerous ingredients or hazards, seeking to grow safe, unmodified crops in their own garden. However, many people often don’t know where to start when growing organically, as they’re still used to relying on pesticides and other …
You probably purchased your greenhouse with the intention of extending your growing season, but are wondering what you need to do when it comes to heating a greenhouse to achieve that goal. You want to be able to start your seedlings earlier in the winter without cluttering up your home or keep your container plants growing well …
When it comes time to get your garden going, we’re always here to help. Our staff of experienced and dedicated writers strive to provide you with a library of well-researched, well-written articles that provide you with the knowledge, tricks and tips you need to ensure your time spent in the garden means less work and …
Gardening is about enjoying things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. – Lindley Karstens Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. – Alan Ray The Garden For many, by mid-summer the garden is in full swing. Few endeavors …
Perlite & Vermiculite If you garden regularly or just putter around with plants and flowers, you’re probably familiar with vermiculite and perlite. Most plant-friendly people are. Even people who don’t garden know the pair have something to do with dirt and plants, although few could tell us their specific role. Many people wanted to know …
Perlite and Vermiculite: Mix Ratio & Soil Enhancements Read More »
What is Aquaponics? AQUAPONICS IS AN INGENIOUS METHOD OF NATURAL FOOD PRODUCTION (fish & plant life) that Nature created and that you can now replicate at home…but on a much smaller scale of course. The word Aquaponics is formed by the synthesizing of two words, aqua (water), and from the Greek ponos, or ponics (labor). When you combine the two, voila! Aquaponics. Simply …
How Aquaponics Works – A Guide To Building Your Own System Read More »
With the growing season upon us, Organic Daily Post is constructing plant-specific articles addressing how best to protect your backyard Garden of Eden from plant-damaging insects. These easy to read and informative articles show you what to look for to know if your garden has been bugged. We tell you what the bad bugs look …
