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Having read a thread here on DG about a fellow gardener who lost her thumb due an infection caused by a cut on her thumb that did not heal properly. I wanted to do some research and this is what I found and want to share with all of you.
Are you confused about pruning fruit trees? It's really not that hard, but let's start with the easiest, most forgiving of all the fruit trees. Pear trees are generally easy to grow and maintain. This is one type of tree that tends to be self-thinning to save you some work.
Let me introduce you to Larry, the peacock. He's a young guy still looking for the “right” peahen. But as you can see, he already has the makings to be a beautiful piece of living lawn art. He belongs to one our local Dgers and has been a continuing source of amazement and enjoyment to all of us reading the thread for some time. And he is the inspiration for this article.
Root crops are not the most exciting or sexy thing to write about. But they are wonderful for crop rotation, incredibly versatile in their use and great to eat! And not difficult to grow.
This was written to help clarify and help some of the newer members on what you need to do make your seed trading experience a positive one. And hopefully to take some of the mystery out of the process.
Well let us consider the ancient art form of espalier. What is espalier? It is any tree or shrub pruned and formed (trained) against a wall. Espalier differs from topiary in that in espalier it forms the skeleton of the tree, while topiary forms the silhouette by pruning alone.
Have you ever wondered how all those lovely worms you find in your garden produce more little worms? These fascinating creatures are both male and female (hermaphrodite). They have both eggs(ova) and spermatozoa, although they are not self-fertilizing. An act of copulation is necessary in order that the eggs may become fertile.
The ancestors of the family of the rugosa rose originated on the sandy beaches of Northern China, Japan and Korea. They are grown and bred for their disease resistance, extreme hardiness in challenging climates and soils and for their sublime fragrance. They have been so extensively planted along most of the eastern seaboard of the United States, many people mistakingly believe them to be indigenous.
If you have not grown or eaten these mild mannered members of the cabbage family, you are in for a real treat! They are not yet well known in the United States, but I'm sure they will be. They have a mild, sweet turnip like flavor.
Do you have a bog, low spot, problems with standing water? Well then, a rain garden just might be the solution to your landscaping problems and you will be helping the environment as well.
Rather than plant single straight rows in your garden, try planting wide rows. Several advantages are listed below along with some general instructions for creating wide rows. You'll get more yield in less space, and your garden will require less maintenance.
This is an easy way to get great yields, clean potatoes, and save your back and knees from the "side effects" of planting your seed potatoes in the ground.
Your kids will love homegrown Broccoli! It is a cool season vegetable that prefers sunny locations and fertile, well-drained soil. Incorporate plenty of organic matter into the area before planting.
