Growing Tips

Top Crops in Oregon

Oregon is known for their unique state flag (they are the only state to have different designs on each side), food trucks, breweries, and their beautiful hiking trails. Oregon isn’t well-known for their agriculture, but they are more of a crop and livestock contributor than one would expect. Crops are responsible for nearly 70% of […]

Aeroponics – Technology of the Future for Home Gardeners

Aeroponics is a technology where the plants are grown in an environment with moist air without the use of soil. The aeroponics system is a closed system with holes provided at the top to insert the vegetative plants into. The seeds can be planted on a wired mesh placed on top of the holes. The […]

Why Every Garden Should Have A Greenhouse

A greenhouse also known as a glasshouse is a structure which can be installed in a garden to accentuate the healthy growth of plants. These constructions vary in dimension from tiny sheds to huge edifices. A minuscule glasshouse is also commonly called a cold frame. Advantages The advantages of having a greenhouse in your garden […]

Christmas List 2013: Ride-On Mower Accessories

What Sorts Of Ride On Mower Accessories Are Available? One thing that many people fail to think about is ride on mower accessories that they could use to make their machine even more useful. It seems that they are content to just use the mower for its standard purpose and aren’t too concerned with how […]

Turn Your Garden From Simple To Fabulous!

Landscaping is a great way to add value to your property as well as make it look good and create a relaxing atmosphere. However, it is important to understand landscaping is not just about planting plants. You need to take time and inspect your yard and understand the shining patterns of the sun. This is […]

Gardening Cautions – 4 Ways To Keep Unwanted Animals Or Pests Out Of Your Garden

If you have spent time and energy nurturing your garden into a place of pride, the last thing you need is marauding creatures wreaking havoc on your vegetables. Animals such as squirrels, woodchucks, rabbits and gophers can ruin a beautiful garden in a matter of hours. Before you reach for your shotgun, there are other alternatives for […]

Natural Pest Control for Gardens

Society has seen a growing trend of ordinary people wanting to take part in the “going green” effort, while at the same time living the same lifestyle they’re used to living. Keeping and maintaining a natural garden is great for preserving native plant species, and fighting invasive ones. However, a major component of gardening is […]

5 Red Roses for Your Garden

Red roses are the color for romantic love, often used for Valentines Day or to show passion or love towards a person who is special to you. Red itself is a powerful, vibrant color that elicits intense emotions such as passion and excitement. Red roses come in many different shades and styles that can complement […]

Gardening With Mom

If you’re mother’s birthday falls in the summer, you may not have a good idea of what to get for her special day. Some mothers just want some simple gift cards to their favorite shopping stores, but if your mother is like mine, flowers and gardening supplies are always a good go-to. Here are a […]

Growing Tips for Barley

I couldn’t have said it better. The good folks over at Heirloom Organics have a “How to Grow Barley” guide. They’ve got all the information you need in a nice easy to follow format. Here are the highlights: Barley grows best in cool ground–ideal temperatures are close to freezing. Summer barley is different.  For winter […]