August 2010
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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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 [...]
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 [...]
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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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 [...]
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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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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]