Techniques - Page 155 of 198 - Fine Gardening
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How-To
Why Some New Roses Are Slow to Start and What to Do About It
Sometimes newly planted roses are slow to start growing. Why, and what you should do about it is this week's topic.
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Article
A Gardener’s Midsummer Checklist
In much of the country, midsummer weather is hot, and depending on the location and the year, it can also be excessively dry or excessively wet. Gardeners focus on helping…
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Article
California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Book Review
If you want to grow a beautiful and bountiful edible garden in California, Claire Splan’s new book is your guide to success. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the challenges…
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Article
Front Yard Vegetable Gardening
If you’re tired of spending time and energy growing a green, but inedible front yard, there’s a delicious alternative waiting for you.
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Kitchen Gardening
Prolific Pole Beans
Pole bean varieties are tender, flavorful, prolific, and easy to grow. They're the perfect vegetable crop for the home garden.
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Article
“Organic Gardener’s Companion” Book Review
It is possible to grow an organic vegetable garden in the West. All you need is soil, sun, seeds and Jane Shellenberger’s new book.
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Design
Take a Fresh Approach to Pansies
Pansies and poinsettias have a lot in common. Most people (gardeners included) view them as disposable plants—enjoyed for a few short weeks and then tossed aside. Although everyone is excited…
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Article
The Taming of the Yew
Everyone I talk to is all "Ew, I HATE those" when I talk about Yews. But I think they have worth-- But some are not sure it's worth this particular…
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Article
The Two-Layered Mulch Approach For Feeding Roses.
Proper mulching should be part of your rose feeding program. And improper mulching can actually hinder your rose feeding program
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Kitchen Gardening
Growums – Garden Starter Kits For Kids
Growums gardening kits make it simple for children to start a fun and easy- to-grow vegetable or herb garden.