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3 Wonderful Ways Egg Shells Can Help You Today

Josh — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:35:32 +0000

Although we’re encouraged to recycle and compost most of our biodegradable kitchen scraps, one of the biggest and best things to keep hold of are your egg shells. Rich in nutrients and guaranteed to break down, they may be the most helpful to come out of an animal since manure.

January Gardening Intro

Josh — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:26:05 +0000

First of all, happy new year and merry Christmas to all of you! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and didn’t over indulge in delicious goodies Now that 2010 is here, we’re finally at that point of the year when we can start filling up our windowsills with this year’s crops.

The New Year Is (Almost) Upon Us!

Josh — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:47:22 +0000

Now that the longest day has hit, I’m starting to realise how close we really are to a new decade. In 10 short days we’ll have the chance to start on the promises everyone has been waiting all year to make, and I can’t wait.

How To Grow Plants From Seeds

Josh — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:24:58 +0000

With some things you’ll grow, it’ll be easy enough to grow from cuttings or planting the bulb in the ground (onions, garlic, etc) but at other times that will be a bit more difficult. That’s when growing from seeds is the best option. It’s often far cheaper and much more portable than a pre-existing plant from a nursery. You won’t need anything special to grow from scratch, just a container, water and some form of compost.

How To Transplant & Repot Properly

Josh — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:28:16 +0000

I’m sure we’ve all experienced the horror of trying to move a plant from one place to another only to find it dead within the week. I remember once, I tried to to a plant out of a pot so I let the soil dry out a little and grabbed it by the stem to yank it out. Big mistake! I ended up with the top half in my hand and the rest still in the pot; I don’t think there’s an emoticon for how shocked I was when that happened.

How To Care For Houseplants

Josh — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:55:22 +0000

When it comes to indoor furnishings, plants are a cheap way to add some style to your place. Along with the aesthetic benefits, some plants with give us health bonuses too; these usually involve them cleaning the air or removing pests. Here are some of the best ones to take on and how to look after them.

How To Pick A Healthy Plant

Josh — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:57:14 +0000

When starting off you're garden, you're presented with 3 choices. Start from seed, plant the cuttings or buy an already developed plant. At this late stage in the year (well, for my part of the world anyway) I wouldn't recommend trying to start from scratch unless you're looking to harvest next year.