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Gardening

Each birthday month has a governing zodiac sign and symbolic gemstone. Flowers of the months also denote birthdays and have historical and cultural meanings. Choosing such flowers as gifts show a great deal of thought has gone into the gesture. It’s also a guide as to what is in season. The year begins with two January flowers.… Read More

Dave Tettemer’s Japanese Larch

Most plants used for indoor bonsai are tropical. They thrive in indoor environments as long as they receive special attention to their light, water, soil, temperature and humidity needs.

Light: Indoor bonsai must be grown in the bright light of an unobstructed east, south or diffused west window. During the summer, indoor bonsai may be taken outside, first to a shaded area and then gradually moved to an east facing exposure or protected and diffused western exposure.… Read More

Hydroponics Gardening

Many gardeners are getting into Hydroponics for different reasons. These gardens can be small and easily be grown inside. They are perfect for most vegetables, especially the red tomato. The equipment required is not expensive and they are relatively easy to manage.

Hydroponics gardening is the growing of plants without soil, in other words, “dirtless gardening”.… Read More

Greenhouse

Greenhouse Buying Guide – Basics Of Choosing A Greenhouse When choosing a new greenhouse for your garden there are several things to bear in mind if you are going to get the most from your choice.

A wrong decision can prove costly in the long run so be sure you know exactly what you need before you buy.… Read More

Rose

These beauties have an unfair reputation for being fussy, hard-to-care-for plants. Although some roses do require more maintenance than others, growing roses is something everybody can do.

Known amongst rose lovers as the queen of flowers, the rose has been a very significant bloom for people throughout the history of civilization.… Read More