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5 Jan
Winter Next in tangerine tree
Posted by: RoxanaWe found this abbandoned bird nest in our front yard's tangerine tree. It was found in late December. -
20 Nov
Composting At Home: A Guide To What You Can (and Can’t) Compost
Posted by: Veselina D.Starting a home compost is easy, but it isn’t fail-proof. That’s because not all organic material is suitable for the home compost. Some level of care needs to be taken to ensure it has the right qualities to enrich your garden soil. So, what can and cannot be thrown into the compost bin? ... -
7 Nov
Philodendron Verrucosum Care
Posted by: Plant A.Light: Philodendron Verrucosum appreciates bright light during the winter months. During the growing season, the plant prefers dappled shade or indirect light. Watering: Philodendron Verrucosum grow best in soil that is evenly moist, but not soggy. A good rule of thumb is to water when the top ... -
7 Nov
Philodendron Gloriosum Care
Posted by: Plant A.Light: Philodendron Gloriosum prefers bright indirect light, though they can adjust to medium levels of light. Keep them out of harsh direct sunlight, as too much of it can scorch their leaves! Watering: Allow the top 2"- 3" of soil to dry out before watering. Try to keep the soil evenly moist. ... - 6 Nov
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19 Jul
EPSOM SALT, TOMATO, AND PEPPER GROWING
Posted by: Patrick M.Epsom salt used as a foliar spray or soil additive will help tomato and pepper plants grow and produce larger, tastier yields. Late in the season use an Epsom salt spray to increase tomato and pepper yield and keep plants green and bushy; early in the season add Epsom salt to the soil to aid ... -
19 Jul
Fertilizers
Posted by: Patrick M.Bonemeal Description: Steam processed bone, a slaughterhouse by product. Benefit: Adds phosphorus. Average NPK analysis: Varies from about 1-11-0 to about 3-15-0, also contains about 24 percent calcium. Application and amount for adequately fertile soil: Till or rake in 3 pounds per 100 ... -
19 Jul
Peppers Growing/Care
Posted by: Patrick M.Keep the soil evenly moist but not wet throughout the season and particularly during fruit development. Feed with a complete fertilizer diluted to half strength when plants are well established and once more just before blossoms open. Peppers grow best when night temperatures do not dip below 68°F ... -
19 Jul
Pepper Harvest:
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19 Jul
Tomato Harvest:
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18 Jul
Peppers: care and Maintenance
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13 Jul
Cucumber watering
Posted by: Patrick M.CARE AND MAINTENANCE Water as needed to make sure that plants get about 1 inch of water per week. Cucumber beetles are serious threats that not only eat the plants but also infect them with bacterial wilt that will kill the plants about the time they begin to produce fruit. As soon as cucumber ... -
13 Jul
watering
Posted by: Patrick M.Tips for Watering Tomato Plants Water slowly, water deeply – The number one rule of watering tomatoes is to make sure that you go slow and easy. Never rush watering tomato plants. Use a drip hose or other forms of drip irrigation to deliver water to your tomato plants slowly. Water regularly – ... -
13 Jul
Cucumbers
Posted by: Patrick M.Keep the soil evenly moist. Keep the potting mix warm; use black plastic mulch until the weather heats up then switch to aluminum foil; this reflects heat but and light under the foliage which discourages aphids. Feed with a high phosphorus fertilizer diluted to half strength when plant begins to ... -
13 Jul
Tomatoes
Posted by: Patrick M.Tomato – Won’t Ripen Q: Our plants have *tons* of large green tomatoes, but they won’t ripen on the vine! They’re absolutely gorgeous, non-diseased green tomatoes that get lots of sunshine. Any tricks to make them ripen up? A: It’s mostly a waiting game. Tomatoes ripen when they get ... -
13 Jul
Gardening
Posted by: Patrick M.Pick off suckers on Tomatoes -
1 Jul
Grapes Glowing
Posted by: RoxanaOUr grapes are getting bigger and have a bit of a blush and glow. The picture was taken on June 30th, 2020 - 30 May
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9 Mar
Garden Grape Vine- New Grape Leaves for an Early Spring
Posted by: RoxanaThese new grape leaves are growing on last year's grape vine. I hope that we get a wonderful grape yield again this year. The picture was taken in early March. -
5 Mar
Garden Rosemary and Lavender
Posted by: RoxanaOur back garden is doing better since we have had more rain this past fall and winter. I also like the little red clay chimney. It actually works too. -
14 Feb
przesadzi? alostazje na wiosne
Posted by: MICHAŁprzesadzi? alostazje na wiosne. Wi?ksza doniczka? - 20 Jan
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20 Nov
11 Incredible Flowers That Attract Bees to Your Garden
Posted by: Jessica M.The US bee population has been declining at an alarming rate. Other than beekeeping, you can help boost their numbers through gardening. This provides them with a vital food source. To determine whether your location is suitable for such flowers, visit your nearest gardening center or refer to your ...