Cucumbers and peanuts make great companions in the garden and can be planted in close proximity with the aid of a trellis. Or a fence. Any climbing support will do! The key is to lift the cucumber plant from the ground, allowing its large floppy leaves to hang freely and unencumbered. Not only does this allow space below for the peanuts to spread and drop their pegs, it also maintains good airflow for the cucumber plant which reduces fungus problems, something my cucumber plants have been ... continue reading...
Top 10 Fruits and Vegetables for Your Dog
As an avid organic vegetable gardener, you would assume I enjoy eating healthy, especially fruits and vegetables. But did you know that you're number one furry friend enjoys healthy eating, too? Seriously! And we all wants best for our beloved pets, don't we? Of course. But I'm not talking fancy bags of food from your local pet center. On the contrary. I'm talking garden produce. Beans and leaves, roots and fruits. Yep. The works. I know some people who ONLY feed their pets fresh vegetables, ... continue reading...
Houseplants Clean Your Indoor Air Space
You knew that plants create oxygen for us to breathe, but did you know that houseplants can actually clean the air we breathe? They can! Thanks to a NASA study, we now know that many of our common houseplants are actually capable of removing toxins from the air inside our homes. Perfect! I have three Peace lilies in my home. Knowing they are more than simply beautiful accents is a plus. In this study, the chemicals used were formaldehyde, benzene, acetone, ammonia, trichloroethylene and ... continue reading...
How to Save Broccoli Seeds
Learning how to save broccoli seeds is important for any sustainable gardener. And for many gardeners, now is the time to harvest their broccoli. But if you want to practice sustainable gardening, you'll want to allow one plant to remain un-harvested. Why? Because broccoli won't provide you with seeds to collect until after it flowers--and if you're harvesting your broccoli to consume, you're eating potential flowers and thus, potential seed pods. Those seed pods are the treasure trove ... continue reading...
Weeds, Seeds, Sunflowers and Wildlife
Back to school in the garden Back to school can mean facing a garden full of weeds which means the students will be very busy getting their garden back into shape. You can imagine what a Florida summer with copious amounts of rain can do to a garden bed and if you had no one to tend the garden while school was out... Well, you get the picture. These students have a list of chores to do. But that doesn't mean it can't be fun! Why, look at these weed warriors under way. They are serious ... continue reading...
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