The EC Organic Herb and Vegetable Garden Outline
This garden project will fulfill multiple purposes for the Eckerd community. First, to educate the community and provide, as a learning tool, knowledge of medicinal plants that are commonly taken today without strict regulatory standards. And second, to educate the community about self subsistence and sustainable agriculture. The garden will have a strong ethnobotanical focus, pertaining to th (more…)
Some gardeners take the quick-fix, shotgan approach and blast them with chemicals. In fact, home gardeners spend more than $200 million a year on herbicides. But that’s only part of the cost. Chemical herbicides have been implicated in groundwater pollution, soil degradation, and even serious human health problems. In the end, it’s a bad bargain, because the weeds keep coming back.
But many enlightened gardeners take a more ho (more…)
Many people are rediscovering the joys of home gardening. Some major factors that have brought about this change are the necessity for a major change in the lifestyle habits in order to prolong life span, have a better quality of life and preserve the environment.
Through the years, we have seen the proliferation of deadly diseases such as cancer, heart disease and different respiratory tract illnesses. These are just a few among the (more…)
There are many people who love to spend most of their time in the garden. The concept of a garden office or garden studio is perfect for such kind of people. In today’s world many people work from their own home. It becomes very convenient for these people to own their own garden office. However, everyone may not have ample space for his or her garden office. In that case, they can take professional help to create their own garden office within (more…)
For some, the home vegetable garden is a hobby and for others a great money-saving helper, especially in these days of high prices.
Formerly it was the custom for gardeners to invest their labors and achievements
with a mystery and secrecy which might well have discouraged any amateur from trespassing upon such difficult ground.
Do not feel discouraged that you cannot be promised immediate success at t (more…)
You might have never had any experience on home gardening but you have decided to take it up now. You have seen the hypnotizing gardens of your neighbours and you feel envious , you too want to have a beautiful garden , and yes you can have one exactly like that but even more beautiful. It isn’t magic that takes place in your neighbour’s house which makes a person a great gardener. Here is a great gardening tip for you: speak to those neighbour’ (more…)
How to grow beautiful culinary herbs
You don’t have to be a chef or have a green thumb to grow an herb garden. Culinary herbs are extremely easy to grow. Once they get going, they add fragrance, texture and color to just about any garden or space. Harvest your culi (more…)
If you want a home garden crop that will produce for years and will be a favorite with both the kids and adults, try growing strawberries in your garden. Strawberries can be grown in most parts of the country right at home in the garden. Your local nursery will carry varieties that should work for your area. Almost everywhere in the country they will be planted and treated as perennials in the garden, but in some of the hotter parts of the (more…)