gardening tips
Peaceful Gardening Story from Italy
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008The following video is a bit long, in Italian too, but the videographer translates some phrases into English. I enjoyed the tour of the Italian artisan’s workshop and then we enter the man’s garden, with a fantastic view of the countryside, quaint sculptures and a stone pathway. The man’s garden is not big […]
Watering House Plants - Tomato Plants – When is the Best Time?
Saturday, May 17th, 2008“My plants always die”, is the common complaint of too many apartment dwellers. Listen carefully: plants die if they are watered too much or too little. So how are you to know? “I was told to water every 5 days”, cries Alice, who is beginning to feel that her love life is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
