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Hydroponic
Posted in Garden
Home gardeners also use hydroponics to grow vegetables year round. Oftentimes, people who live in apartments practice hydroponics because it saves space.
Plants do not need soil to grow. Plants can grow in many different media, including nutrient-rich water, peat- or bark-based growing mixes.
Hydroponics knowledge is ancient (think of the hanging Gardens of Babylon and The Floating Gardens of China), but there is a resurgence of interest today for hobbyists and commercial growers alike. It is a fun hobby for some, but the economic impact hydroponics can make is of greatest importance. Read the rest of this entry »
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Greenhouse
Posted in Garden
There are some distinct advantages to using a greenhouse for overwintering. In many areas rodents can be a significant source of damage to plants during the winter months when other food is scarce. Another major cause of damage and loss of plants during winter is caused by freezing and fluctuations in soil temperature, and this is an even bigger problem for plants in containers. Plants out in the open also often sustain tissue burn from the moisture loss caused by cold dry air. Proper overwintering in a greenhouse makes it much easier to protect against these and other winter hazards to plants.
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Organic Food
Posted in Plant
Organic produce has become more readily available in recent years, so you don’t have to grow your own; but there is something magical about putting food that came from your garden on the table for your family.
“Growing your own organic food really puts you in touch with your food source,” says Glenda Lehman Ervin of Lehman’s, a company specializing in old-fashioned, high-quality merchandise. By cooking with fresh produce, you can avoid using a lot of chemical-laden processed foods lacking in nutrients.
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