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August 2010

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Gardening Tips : How to Harvest Sunflowers

Harvest sunflowers for freshly cut flowers once the petals have arched up. For sunflower seeds, wait until the flower has bloomed and the seeds look like normal sunflower seeds. Find out how to dry or bake sunflower seeds with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening.
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Filed under: gardening-tips by admin - 13 August 2010, 5 Comments

Vegetable Gardening & Plant Care : Tips on Caring for Hostas

The best place to plant hostas is in a little bit of shade because these plants don’t want to be exposed to too much intense sunlight. Use organic, composted soil when caring for hostas, and give them room to multiply with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on hosta gardening and plant [...]

Filed under: gardening care tips by admin - 9 July 2010, No Comments

Vegetable Gardening : How to Grow Summer Squash

Summer squash, which includes zucchini, is a warm-weather plant that loves the heat of the summer months. Use a rototiller to get summer squash out of the ground with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening and horticulture.
Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an [...]

Filed under: raised vegetable garden by admin - 27 June 2010, 7 Comments

Vegetable Gardening & Plant Care : Basic Hydroponics for Beginners

Hydroponics refers to the process of growing plants in water without the use of any soil, and a number of plants that are mass-marketed are grown hydroponically. Grow a plant from the seed using hydroponics with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening and plant care.
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Filed under: gardening care by admin - 25 May 2010, No Comments

Vegetable & Fruit Gardening : How to Grow Lettuce

When growing lettuce, remember that the plant is tolerant of frost because the freezing temperatures induce sugars and sweetness in the leaves. Find out why lettuce should be planted in the spring or fall with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening.
Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs [...]

Filed under: raised vegetable garden by admin - 8 May 2010, 12 Comments

Vegetable Gardening & Plant Care : How to Fertilize Jasmine Plants

Jasmine comes in different shapes and sizes, and jasmine that’s in the ground doesn’t require a lot of fertilizer, while jasmine in a pot needs to be fertilized in the spring. Use a slow-timed release fertilizer on jasmine plants with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on jasmine gardening and plant care.
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Filed under: gardening care by admin - 8 May 2010, No Comments

Vegetable Gardening : How to Grow Spinach

In order to plant spinach, first prepare a well-groomed seed bed that is damp and has plenty of soil fluff. Use a garden seeder to plant spinach at the proper spacing with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening and horticulture.
Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone [...]

Filed under: raised vegetable garden by admin - 25 April 2010, 5 Comments

Vegetable Gardening : How to Grow Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potato plants should be placed right in the ground about 2 inches deep, and they should be well-watered. Find out why sweet potatoes flourish in hot conditions with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening and horticulture.
Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an [...]

Filed under: raised vegetable garden by admin - 19 April 2010, 18 Comments

Vegetable & Fruit Gardening : How to Grow Onions

Onions are a cold-weather crop that can be planted well before the first frost, or they can be started indoors. Find out how to use a garden seeder to plant onions with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening.
Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, [...]

Filed under: raised vegetable garden by admin - 17 April 2010, 15 Comments

Vegetable & Fruit Gardening : How to Grow Broccoli

Broccoli is a plant that is easy to grow in cold temperature, and it’s a plant that likes well-drained soil. Make sure to give broccoli plants space to unfold with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening.
Expert: Jarrett Man
Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com
Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an organic [...]

Filed under: raised vegetable garden by admin - 15 April 2010, 6 Comments
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