Monthly Archives: April 2008

A simple & Free Tomato Plant Fertilizer

In the following video we learn about a really simple and free tomato plant fertilizer. Trace elements like potassium, boron, manganese and calcium are vital supplements for healthy tomato plants. Believe it or not, vacuum cleaner fluff contains all these … Continue reading

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Start Growing your Tomato Plants Indoors

My favorite vegetable is definitely tomatoes. I love the succulent red goodness, and I know the vitamin C within will rejuvenate my aging cells. I equally despise buying tomatoes in the supermarket. Often, the shipped-in produce is l rock hard … Continue reading

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How to Extract Tomato Seeds

Enjoy the following video tip on how to save tomato seeds. Rita demonstrates how to squeeze out the seeds into a glassג€¦ Let the mush sit for about a week, until it develops mold, called a ג€œmotherג€, which might stink. … Continue reading

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How to grow Tomato Plants from Seeds

Most home gardeners have this crop in their garden, Tomatoes. Sunlight, patience and enough water is all thatג€™s needed for success, really. Tomato plants are wonderful to grow in the summer. Check with your local nursery or other websites to … Continue reading

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Protect your Tomato Plants from Killer Ants…

In the following gardening tip video, we learn a simple method to rid yourself of a common garden pest: ants, even killer ants, yikes. Simply mix one part sugar with one part borax, a common laundry aid, and sprinkle. This … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day is Sunday May 11th 2008

I have an innovative, unique and practical gift for Motherג€™s Dayג€¦ Order a No Crank Hose Reel today Give mom a practical and fun give this motherג€™s day, an automatic retractable hose reel. No Crank Hose Reels take the chore … Continue reading

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How to choose the ideal spot for Planting your Garden.

Most vegetables and flowers need about five or six hours of full sun, every day. Take one day, a couple weeks before you begin building your garden, to note how the sun moves across the yard; be aware of how … Continue reading

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How to Store your Tomato Seeds

The best place to store tomato seeds is in the refrigerator, or freezer. I prefer the fridge as I donג€™t plan to store the seeds for decades. Use a larger Zip Loc Bag, sprinkling in a bit of dry powdered … Continue reading

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Golden Snow Peas

Springtime is pea time in the vegetable garden. Thereג€™s nothing like the taste of freshly picked English, snap, or snow peas. Although peas are grown mostly for their flavor, now these edible delights can be grown for their beauty, too. … Continue reading

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Avoid Frost Damage in the Spring

Adequate soil moisture helps plants resist cold damage. Also, moist soil absorbs more solar radiation than dry soil. This stored warmth will radiate out during the night. Combined with a cover over the plant, it can make a small but … Continue reading

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