How do I find gardening instructions?
I recently learned how to turn on a computer and I need advise of where the best gardening tips are for my yard gardening.
I am trying to grow tomatoes, squash, peppers, melons, onions, etc.
These sites might help -
http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/vegetables/veggie.asp
http://www.ehow.com/how_110539_start-vegetable-garden.html
You could also try google, and either search starting a vegetable garden or how to grow…(an individual plant like tomatoes or peppers, etc.)
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Does anyone have any gardening tips?
I have a small garden in my back yard, I live in MI, and we probably want to do sunflowers and cosmos and we are trying to find a vegetable that will grow well. We have tried carrots and corn and they don't seem to grow well and we don't want to do cucumbers. Also any other general tips for gardening?? Thanks!!
We tried lettuce too and that didn't turn out to well either!!
Run, don't walk, to your nearest library. There are loads of good books for beginning gardeners. I am from England now living in southern Ontario, Canada so I am not familiar with your climate and, therefore, unwilling to get into specifics about particular flowers and plants.
The one thing I would stress is that you MUST have good soil -can't do a lot without it unless you are growing wildflowers. Once again a good book will help you with this.
Good luck. Hope you begin to enjoy gardening as much as so many of us do.
Any gardening tips for a newbie?
just started gardening a few weeks ago, already have peas carrots cantalope watermelon tomatoes and cucumbers and lettuce growing. im excited but just wondering if anyone has tips or secreats they want to share with me?
wow for a first time gardener you have alot good luck if your growing all this i suggest you make a salad
Gardening vegetarians and vegans: what sort of fertilizer do you use?
I'm new to gardening and I'm using liquid seaweed for my tomatoes.
People at the gardening centers have been telling me I won't get awesome tomatoes without using blood meal/bone meal.
Have you used seaweed? What do you use?
I would really love to be composting, but I live in a one-room apartment that's smaller than my childhood bedroom. I'm trying to garden on my huge, south-facing windowsill. We'll see how it goes.
I'm Vegan. I grow cabbages, peas, carrots, corn, tomatoes and butternut squash and I use NO fertillizer what so ever.
How can I protect myself and daughter while gardening in the yard?
Besides insect repellent lotions or sprays. Is there anything further I should use to minimize insect bites? Mosquitoes are ramped in my area. And now that the weather is getting warmer, I'd like to some pruning and gardening. Is there anything additional I should do to protect myself and dear daughter?
Even if it's a little warm, you would be more protected by wearing long-sleeve shirts and jeans instead of shorts. Also, to protect yourselves from the sun, wear gardening hats to shade your face and head. If you're gardening, it's always a good idea to wear gardening gloves. You might also want to not garden during the hottest part of the day, when mosquitoes are more lkely to bite.
What are some of the best gardening forums for fruits, vegetables and tropical plants?
I'm looking for a gardening forum that has many people and provides quick answers. I mainly garden fruits, vegetables and tropical plants.
Garden Web…. they've got forums for everything and the advice from their 'regular' folks is pretty darned good!…
http://www.gardenweb.com/
clik on 'gardenweb forums' to get started….
Gardening tips, Annual year round collection of flowers?
Ok, I'm trying to find flowers, that will grow in ireland, that are annual.
I'm trying to make windowboxes that never have to be changed, that old flowers grow when the ones before them are dying, that doesnt have to be reset and every year the flowers come again. I like daffodills, but they only last for a certain amount of time. Does anyone Know a collection of flowers I could stick into the boxes for a year round(or close to) annual flowering?? Plus I have hanging baskets if you have any annual trailing one?
Try some evergreens like lavender or rosemary together with some spring bulbs like daffs and tulips and some small perennials that are also hardy so will survive the winters.
Should I wait for flower gardening or can I start now?
I live in TN. So, far we have had about 2 weeks of warm weather (60s & 70s) before spring even set in. Last year, our winter ended right around this time also unlike past decade where cold weather ( < 60F) would last through April. So, should I wait a little longer or can I go ahead and start my flower gardening now?
You can start now but the ideal weather will be around a month or month n a half away. I live in southern IN and started planting last week. For your state the zone is April thru or March thru June. I cant tell exactly on the map on the back of this seed pack but it looks like your safe to start planting now.
How to feed a family of 2 with a garden? Tips or links?
I have a pretty big backyard and I am prepared to do the work required for eating primarily from the garden. Do you have any tips or links?
I am already a basic gardener and I have grown things but I'm taking it to the next level this year.
Thanks everyone.
Try square foot gardening.Its not how much you plant but how much it produces per plant.
Do you have any gardening tips or suggestions on how to keep well maintained garden?and also for growing vegs?
in pot containers..all tips and suggestions greatly welcome here..good day..
STEP 1-PREPARE THE GARDEN FOR PLANTING
Locate vegetable gardens away from manure piles, well caps, garbage cans, septic systems and
areas where wildlife, farm animals, or the family pets roam.
Use compost safely. Compost is the natural breakdown product of leaves, stems, manures and other
organic materials-and also a source of pathogens. To be safe for gardening, your compost must
reach a temperature of at least 130°F. Check the temperature with a compost thermometer. Do not
use any animal waste, including pet waste, meat scraps or dairy product waste into your compost bin.
STEP 2- MAINTAIN THE GARDEN
Water source: Be familiar with the quality and safety of the water source(s) you use in your
garden.
If you get your water from a municipal or public water system, you can be sure that it is safe and
potable (drinkable).
Surface water (lakes, ponds, rivers and streams) can be polluted by human sewage or animal waste,
fertilizers and pesticides from lawns and farm fields, or chemicals from industry.
Ground water (which is the source for well water) is less likely to have microbial contaminants than
surface water. If a well is your water source, you need to take a little more care to be sure that it is
providing you with safe, clean water.
Conduct a standard water test at least once a year to determine if your well water meets the standards
of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Animals: Animal waste can be a source of bacteria, parasites and viruses.
During the gardening season, keep cats, dogs and other pets out of the garden.
Curtail nesting and hiding places for rats and mice by minimizing vegetation at the edges of your fruit
and vegetable garden.
Do not feed wild animals, even birds, near your garden. Fencing or noise deterrents may help
discourages other wild animals.
STEP 3-HARVEST GARDEN PRODUCE
Use clean, food-grade containers. Food-grade containers are made from materials designed
specifically to safely hold food. Garbage bags, trash cans, and any containers that originally held
chemicals such as household cleaners or pesticides are not food-grade.
Use clean gloves (that have not been used to stir compost or pull weeds) or clean hands when picking
produce.
Brush, shake or rub off any excess garden soil or debris before bringing produce into the kitchen.
STEP 4-STORE GARDEN PRODUCE
If you choose to wash fruits and vegetables before storing, be sure to dry them thoroughly with a
clean paper towel. (NEVER wash berries until you are ready to eat them.)
If you choose to store without washing, shake, rub or brush off any garden dirt with a paper towel or
soft brush while still outside. Store unwashed produce in plastic bags or containers.
Keep fruit and vegetable bins clean.
When washing produce fresh from the warm outdoors, the rinse water should not be more than 10
degrees colder than the produce. If you are washing refrigerated produce, use cold water.
Fruits and vegetables needing refrigeration can be stored at 40° F or less.
Fruits and vegetables stored at room temperature (onions, potatoes, tomatoes) should be in a cool,
dry, pest-free, well-ventilated area separate from household chemicals.
STEP 5-PREPARING AND SERVING FRESH GARDEN PRODUCE
More often than not, we eat fresh fruit and vegetables raw so we cannot rely on the heat of cooking to
destroy pathogens that might be on our lettuce or tomatoes, it is important to prepare raw produce with
food safety in mind.
Always wash your hands first.
Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under cool, running, clean water even if you do not plan to eat the
skin or rind.
Never use soap, detergent, or bleach solution to wash fresh fruits or vegetables. These solutions can
affect flavor and may not be safe to ingest.
Avoid cross-contamination when preparing fruits and vegetables. Cross-contamination occurs when a
clean work surface such as a cutting board or utensil (paring knife) or uncontaminated food is
contaminated by dirty work surfaces, utensils, hands or food. Be sure to wash your hands (as well as
the knife and cutting surface) before preparing any ready-to-eat foods such as salad, fresh fruit or a
sandwich.
If you have leftover produce that has been cut, sliced, or cooked, store it in clean, air-tight containers
in the refrigerator at 40°F or less.