tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53976035633804052562012-02-16T16:10:33.167-05:00Connienoreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-69121352919478540502011-02-22T12:43:00.001-05:002011-02-22T15:51:52.165-05:00

My sister had asked me some questions about how to compost doggie poo.  At first I thought her question was quite funny, then I started thinking about it.  It's an intriguing question and deserves some research.  I did a google search and found quite a bit of information.  There are a lot of resources out there for doggie poo.  Here is a link showing a gallery of pictures explaining how to create

Connienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-56222610565665792682011-02-15T11:09:00.000-05:002011-02-15T11:09:39.732-05:00

Its time to start thinking about your gardens and seed starting.  Check your local master gardening clubs and coop extension services.  They may offer classes in your area for a small fee.  Here are classes offered by the University of Maryland cooperative extension.

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-77804854324328514502011-02-07T20:34:00.000-05:002011-02-07T20:34:57.514-05:00

Growing herbs indoors isn't as easy as it seems.  I've have my favorite herbs in pots under a light growing in my kitchen.  Well, they used to be growing in the kitchen.   It seems the soil started growing mold and getting gnats, now the herbs are pretty much dead.  Of course, for once I actually kept up with watering the plants well.  I am planning on replanting whatever is left and planting a

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-60752437311821629482010-03-18T22:39:00.000-04:002010-03-18T22:39:02.626-04:00

A millipede was in my living room this morning!  I completely freaked and decided right then and there that these bugs have got to stay outside!  I found out about a natural compound called Diatomaceous Earth.  It is simply fossilized shells in a powdery form.  When bugs walk over these shells they die from being scratched by the diatoms causing dehydration.  You can actually buy it in food grade

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-7359246081480362832010-03-17T09:39:00.003-04:002010-03-17T09:39:41.045-04:00

Are you wearing any green today?

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-87962543412453317242010-03-12T11:59:00.002-05:002010-03-12T12:20:02.767-05:00

I am never one to do things by the book.  I did some research on what 'Square Foot Gardening' is all about and came up with my own way to do things.  Here are a list of the very basics... Create a raised bed Divide your garden into square feet.  I used old stakes and bamboo sticks to divide Determine what plants you want to use and know how large they can get . Grow certain plants on an

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-66363379551260252692010-03-12T11:30:00.001-05:002010-03-12T12:18:57.268-05:00

To make a very inexpensive and useful support system I have included a diagram and directions.  We used electrical piping, but you could also use pvc.  Here is a quick drawing of what needs to be made for my 8x8 garden, you can adjust your measurements as needed. The corner brackets are 90 degree brackets.  If using threaded piping, simply screw together.  If using pvc, either force the

Connienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-75195477125657906842010-03-04T08:54:00.000-05:002010-03-04T08:54:03.513-05:00

About a month ago I rescued the last living sage from my dying winter garden.  I just couldn't let that baby sage disappear forever!  Every since then I have been trying to root it in water.  I know there are better ways to root plants, but I didn't have any of the rooting materials around and didn't feel like going out to buy it. ;)  I am officially tired of waiting for roots to grow.  This

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-12591957033918523322010-03-03T10:11:00.001-05:002010-03-03T10:13:13.586-05:00

Here are a few pictures showing my gardens growth over the period of 1 month.  You won't see a picture showing rosemary growth.  The rosemary is growing roots instead of the leaves, so there really isn't much difference that is visible.  Growth of the garden - The first picture shown in the above time line shows a small glass covering one pot.  This created a greenhouse effect allowing the seeds

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-75079781246280974262010-03-03T10:00:00.000-05:002010-03-03T10:00:40.170-05:00

My hydro garden has been growing very well.  I have attached a lot of pictures showing the growth for a 1 month.  Rosemary Oregano Basil

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-50304503138236248452010-02-27T21:07:00.001-05:002010-02-27T21:08:55.892-05:00

Spring is just around the corner.  When all this snow melts it will be time to begin landscaping our yards.  With the hard clay that I have in my zone, I want to do some planting while the ground is still soaked.  Problem is I have no clue what to plant.  Here is a basic outline of my backyard.  It is not to scale by any means.  Please let me know if you have any ideas on plantings for zone 6....

Connienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-86747162546099025342010-02-24T18:58:00.001-05:002010-02-24T18:59:43.860-05:00

It looks as though my concerns about how Rosemary will fare in hydro gardening are unnecessary. In a matter of 2 days, the rosemary is growing new roots. It is wonderful to see how well these plants are growing.

Connienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-75951911287879417812010-02-24T18:57:00.001-05:002010-02-24T18:59:44.126-05:00

A few weeks ago, I placed 3 different herb cuttings in a glass of water in hopes that they would root. Of the three cuttings.  Two of these herbs (oregano, rosemary) are now ready for planting.  The third (sage) still needs some soaking time in order to develop roots.  I followed the directions given by the hydroponic manufacturer.  Each cutting has been planted in soaked rockwell cubes and

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-4085119457293020412010-02-24T18:54:00.001-05:002010-02-24T18:59:44.817-05:00

I decided to try something new, indoor hydroponic gardening.  My goal is to have fresh herbs available year round.  After some research, I decided to use a $25 kitchen garden kit from http://www.plantechnics.com/products/products.html .  It comes with a detailed instruction book and the set up is pretty straight forward.  I have used the basil seeds that are included in the kit for my first pot.

Connienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397603563380405256.post-14290233363494758572010-02-24T16:48:00.000-05:002010-02-24T16:48:31.141-05:00

One of my favorite times of year is when the bulbs begin to emerge.  Right now my tulip and daffodil bulbs are poking out of the ground.  Hopefully my crocus's will bloom this year but I won't know until all of this snow melts. I'll keep my eye out and let you know when they emerge!

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