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April 2009

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Raised bed veggie garden

This is my raised bed veggie garden at the beginning, i will add more videos of it as time passes.
Duration : 0:1:15

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Vegetable Garden 2009, update #3

Finally, the boxes are put together! I wrapped (metal posts in each corner and dropped in a few staples to help hold it nice and tight) chicken wire around each one for protection of the plants/fruit from the various animals that may think this buffet is open for them to dine at. One box is [...]

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Garden Design & Care : How to Make an Instant Bonsai Tree

Making an instant Bonsai tree can be done by trimming back a blue star juniper plant to take the traditional Bonsai tree shape. Use a variety of small trees to create a living sculpture with helpful advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardens.
Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation [...]

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GROW WITH LOVE GARDEN STONE

A collection of cute critters are carved into this stone that reminds you of the most important growth ingredient of all as you care for your garden. Alabastrite. 9 3/8 x 4 3/8 x 6 1/4 high.

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How do you take care of outdoor plants in winter?

I am no expert when it comes to gardening. This spring, I accidentally locked myself out of the house and, having nothing better to do till my husband got home and let me in, I went to walmart and bought a bunch of gardening supplies, and planted a flower bed in our front yard. [...]

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Building a Raised Garden Bed pt. I

This season, the Buddy Club (myself and my young daughter) rebuild, improve upon, and enlarge our raised bed garden. Learn with us about installation of a raised bed, trellises, and frugal ways of gardening.
Duration : 0:9:14

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Gardening Plant Care : Coffee Plant Care

Coffee plants are beautiful plants to grow in your garden or home. Learn all about coffee plant care with gardening tips from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.
Expert:
Stan DeFreitas
Contact: www.mrgt.net
Bio: Stan DeFreitas, also known as “Mr. Green Thumb”, has experience as a urban horticulturist working for the Pinellas County Extension Service and has [...]

Filed under: gardening care by admin - 28 April 2009, 1 Comment

How do you care for a shooting star hydrangea?

I just bought my first plant for my first apartment. It is a shooting star hydrangea and is beautiful. I am knew to gardening and I want to know if anyone knows how to care for it. Any tips that are more than the traditional ones found on the sticker on the plant and those [...]

Filed under: gardening care by admin - 27 April 2009, 3 Comments

Greenhouse

Share plans, advice and resources for building and maintaining your greenhouse here. Looking for a good book on this subject? Check the Bookworm for books and reviews. The Watchdog can help when you’re seeking to buy a greenhouse or supplies.

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Sustainable Alternatives

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