Archive for April, 2008
A simple & Free Tomato Plant Fertilizer
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008In 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 important ingredients, from dust mites, animal hair and dead skin cells. Wear gloves and spray […]
Start Growing your Tomato Plants Indoors
Monday, April 21st, 2008My 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 and green. Even if I let it ripen for a week or two, […]
How to Extract Tomato Seeds
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008Enjoy the following video tip on how to save tomato seeds. Rita demonstrates how to squeeze out the seeds into a glass…
Let the mush sit for about a week, until it develops mold, called a “mother”, which might stink.
Next, rinse and drain. Now let the tomato seeds sit in water, the good […]
How to grow Tomato Plants from Seeds
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008Most home gardeners have this crop in their garden, Tomatoes. Sunlight, patience and enough water is all that’s needed for success, really.
Tomato plants are wonderful to grow in the summer. Check with your local nursery or other websites to find the most hardy and disease-resistant variety of tomato plants. Mix the soil […]
Protect your Tomato Plants from Killer Ants…
Monday, April 14th, 2008In 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 effective ant poison will be picked up by the worker ants, who will then hand-deliver […]
Mother’s Day is Sunday May 11th 2008
Monday, April 14th, 2008I have an innovative, unique and practical gift for Mother’s Day…
Order a No Crank Hose Reel today
Give mom a practical and fun give this mother’s day, an automatic retractable hose reel. No Crank Hose Reels take the chore out of gardening and put the fun back into planting, pruning and nurturing.
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How to choose the ideal spot for Planting your Garden.
Monday, April 14th, 2008Most 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 much light and shade each area receives. Don’t worry if your garden is largely sunless; […]
How to Store your Tomato Seeds
Monday, April 14th, 2008The best place to store tomato seeds is in the refrigerator, or freezer. I prefer the fridge as I don’t plan to store the seeds for decades. Use a larger Zip Loc Bag, sprinkling in a bit of dry powdered milk or a silicon absorbing sack, to help absorb moisture. Place your seeds […]
Golden Snow Peas
Sunday, April 6th, 2008Springtime is pea time in the vegetable garden. There’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.
An heirloom snow pea variety from India is now available that features pink and purple bicolored […]
Avoid Frost Damage in the Spring
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008Adequate 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 important difference. Over watering creates waterlogged soil conditions that can be damaging to plants.
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