Saving Seeds from Your New Garden.
For many gardeners, the garden actually begins in January when the first seed catalog arrives in the mailbox. While the cold wind howls outside, we retire to a cozy chair and leaf through the catalog, carefully notating which varieties of lettuce and tomatoes to try and wishing we had the space to plant each and every flower so artfully displayed on its pages.
But have you ever wondered where your great-grandparents acquired the seeds for their gardens, before there were seed catalogs and fancy garden...
The Joy Of Digging Up Weeds.
To those of you who have read my whining in these pages about the endless rain, good news! This past week we have had an abundance of sunshine. There have been a few t-storms late in the day, but the bright, warm sun has seemed miraculous. I’m sure than anyone who lives near the northeast appreciates what I am saying.
The end of the deluge meant that I could finally get out and play in the dirt a little. And that’s what I did. . .play!
Sunday afternoon I headed out to my little kidney-shaped...
Watering Your New Garden — Environmentally Friendly Techniques
Instead of watering your garden using a hose or sprinkler system why not try one of these alternative eco-friendly methods? Not only will you be keeping your plants fully hydrated but you will also be doing your bit for the environment.
Alternative watering methods
Water Butts
Water butts collect rainwater that can be used to water your garden during dry spells. A water butt will hold a large amount of rainwater and can be kept out of sight in your garden. If you are on a tight budget you...
