Planting Gooseberry Bushes in the Ground
Gooseberries will grow happily in partial shade; in fact, they prefer a cool, moist spot to a blazing hot spot. The gooseberry is the perfect candidate to reside in a …
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Easy Container Gardening for Beginners: How to Grow Your Own Salads
I know... "Salad" is not the first thing that comes to mind when many people think of delicious garden produce. My first memories of salad are tasteless iceberg lettuce and …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Cucumber Plants
Pests in your cucumber garden, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your precious cucumber plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot …
Soil and Sun Requirements for Growing Cucumbers
Having healthy cucumber plants starts with having great soil in which to grow them. Cucumbers produce more fruit when they have a low amount of nitrogen, and compost with 2% …
To the Celery in My Life
In February I set a tray of soil on an old bathmat on the floor of my office and planted a line of tiny celery seeds. I gave the soil …
