Radishes are vegetables that are relatively easy to grow in your garden. The growing season can start any time after the last frost in early spring and can last into the month of September. If you wish to extend the growing season, then cloches can be used.
Radishes are uncomplicated vegetables that are not picky about the ground they are planted in,but they do have a preference for ground that is made up of organic substances, such as manure or compost. The organic material should not be added to the soil in the spring but the autumn before for best results.
When you plant the radish seeds, prepare the
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Growing Radishes in Your Garden
August 25th, 2009 Patti | VegetablesTips for Making Your Composting Experience Less of a Chore
August 18th, 2009 Patti | Gardening
You have decided to start a compost bin in your backyard because going green and being more organic are things that matter to you. Good decision!
What do you do now?
Finding the best location is a good place to start. When it comes to the location for your composter, the most ideal spot is on level ground where it will get plenty of exposure to the sun’s rays. The warmer it is, the faster the process of composting will take place. If you must place it in a shaded area, then that is fine, however, the process will take a little longer to complete. It also is recommended
What do you do now?
Finding the best location is a good place to start. When it comes to the location for your composter, the most ideal spot is on level ground where it will get plenty of exposure to the sun’s rays. The warmer it is, the faster the process of composting will take place. If you must place it in a shaded area, then that is fine, however, the process will take a little longer to complete. It also is recommended
Cultivating a Love of Gardening in Your Child
August 13th, 2009 Patti | Gardening
If you are a gardener yourself and wish to teach your child about gardening, then allowing your child to watch you do what you love is an excellent starting point. If your child sees the happiness that gardening brings and you can make it fun, then this will peak interest and will drum up enjoyment and a desire to learn in him or her.
It is also helpful if you let your child play a role in the gardening process. Consider your child’s age level, and then let him help where applicable. This shows your child the work and responsibility that goes into gardening but, he also will
It is also helpful if you let your child play a role in the gardening process. Consider your child’s age level, and then let him help where applicable. This shows your child the work and responsibility that goes into gardening but, he also will
Watering Efficiently for a Healthy Lawn
August 6th, 2009 Patti | Gardening
Watering a lawn is something that is often overlooked or considered trivial; however, it is a very important aspect of lawn maintenance. The ideal lawn is one that receives enough water from rainfall that it seldom requires extra watering. That said, there are areas where supplemental watering is a must due to an insufficient amount of rainfall. The ideas presented here are intended for those areas of the country.
The soil and the type of weather you are having will play a role in how much extra watering is or is not required of your lawn. Before the heat of summer sets in, decide what type of watering
The soil and the type of weather you are having will play a role in how much extra watering is or is not required of your lawn. Before the heat of summer sets in, decide what type of watering
