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Archive for October, 2007

Oct 31 2007

What Is Organic About Organic Plants?

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

The word “organic” is tossed around these days more than a basketball that’s been set on fire. A lot of people confuse the word “organic” with the word “natural”. There are some differences. A natural plant is a plant that grows where it wants to, no matter when any human might […]

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Oct 29 2007

Five Ways to Take Care of your Roses in Winter Months

If you are a Rosarian, no matter where you live, you will want to winterize your roses.  There is a school of thought that says winterizing is not necessary for some roses in some colder climates.  But, while some climates permit minimal winter preparation and some rose varieties require little work for the winter, all […]

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Oct 29 2007

Make Your Fall Gardening a Festive Experience

Published by Jennifer under Fall, Seasons

The fall has arrived, and while some people take this season as indicative of a time to stop doing yard work, it can actually be a time to do some beautiful yard work. Fall is known for its beautiful colors, and you can make those a part of your garden by doing some fall gardening.
Think […]

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Oct 29 2007

Where to Buy Tropical Flowers: Orchids of Hawaii Company

Published by Author under Orchids

There is really no location in the world that produces more beautiful tropical flowers than the island of Hawaii. Tropical flowers are fresh and exotic looking and are very popular in wedding bouquets and flower arrangements. There are so many options when it comes to using tropical flowers, but the first step is finding a […]

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Oct 28 2007

How To Grow An Organic Herb Garden

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Organic gardening is becoming more and more popular all the time. People are growing almost anything you can think of in these types of gardens. Many gardeners grow their own vegetables and things in these gardens because they believe it will result in a healthier product. Many people also grow their own herbs in […]

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Oct 25 2007

A New Breakthrough in Gardening

Published by Jennifer under Gardening

New Research Proves Oxygen is Key to Increased Plant Flowering
(ARA) – Whether you have an extensive greenhouse or a small container garden in your home, you want your plants to do well. Common knowledge tells us that plants need water, sun and nutrients to flourish. But according to recent studies, surprisingly, there is another crucial […]

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Oct 25 2007

Make Your Own Organic Gardening Compost

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Organic gardening compost is one of the easier things to make for the maintenance of your garden. Many people believe that fertilizer made from expensive ingredients as well as compost bought from stores is better than what we can make at home. Actually, you can make adequate organic gardening compost from what you have […]

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Oct 22 2007

How To Find Good, Affordable Organic Gardening Books That Suits Your Needs

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Organic farming has been around since time immemorial and there has been a lot of books written about organic farming through the years. Although most of these organic gardening books tell us about the basic principles of organic farming, not all of these organic gardening books really give us sound advices when it comes […]

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Oct 19 2007

Starter Organic Garden Supplies

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

There are many things to consider when getting started in organic gardening. One of the first things to think about is what kind of organic gardening supplies you will need. The supplies you choose will depend on a couple of different factors, including what you are going to grow, and whether you are growing […]

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Oct 18 2007

Growing Your Own Herb Gardens

Published by Jennifer under Herb Gardening

Sure you can head out to the supermarket every time you need to purchase herbs, but regardless of whether you are looking for herbs for cooking or medicinal purposes, you will find it a lot easier to grow your own herb gardens. Not only is planting herb gardens easy but you will end up saving […]

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Oct 16 2007

A Guide To Organic Garden Soil

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Whether you’re into strictly organic gardening, or you just want to improve the quality and health of your plants, organic garden soil is something you should look into. Organic gardening is the practice of growing a garden without the use of any chemical fertilizers or pesticides. In other words, you want the environment in […]

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Oct 15 2007

The Best Rose Varieties for those Wild Winter Months

Winter can be an extremely fun time.  Ski trips and blankets of white splendor all around.  Holidays swoop in to annihilate our diets.  Old friends and family members from all around suddenly appear on our doorsteps.  Ah, yes, winter can be a joyous time but not necessarily for your roses.
Hopefully, before you planted your roses […]

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Oct 13 2007

Keeping The Pests From Your Organic Garden Plants

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

People who are passionate about organic food and grow organic gardens, believe that there is a direct connection between man made chemicals and unhealthy bodies and minds. In an attempt to keep themselves healthy many are growing gardens that are fully stocked with organic garden plants.
The Problem
People who keep organic gardens are people who […]

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Oct 10 2007

Benefits Of Organic Garden Fertilizer

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

With the recent swing toward organic gardening, some time should be taken to examine organic garden fertilizer and the many benefits that it offers. Obviously, if you’re going through the trouble of creating an organic garden, you’re not going to start pumping it full of chemicals. This article will give a brief overview of […]

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Oct 07 2007

What Is An Organic Garden Center?

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

An organic garden center is a place where many organic gardeners meet up or it can also be a nursery where gardeners buy or sell their plants and sometimes their produce. There are a lot of these organic garden centers all over the world. In some countries these organic garden centers may be classified […]

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Oct 06 2007

Organic Vegetable Garden: What’s Old Is New Again

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Although it might seem like a radically new and trendy concept, growing an organic vegetable garden is far from being new. This was the way our species grew any kind of garden or crop for thousands of years. Vegetable gardens were relatively small and could be completely tended by only a few […]

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Oct 04 2007

Organic Blueberry Plants Are Good To Eat

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Read the magazines and newspapers, and you will find out that blueberries are nutritious because of the different vitamins and nutrients that are in them. Read these same newspapers and magazines, and you will also find out that organic farming produces great fruit that is free from harmful fertilizers and pesticides. Put […]

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Oct 04 2007

Quality Garden Tools Need Quality Maintenance

Published by Author under Garden Tools

The expression “you’ll know it when you see it” is certainly apt when it comes to quality garden tools. You may not be able to describe the materials or the construction methods used in the creation of the tool but you would definitely know instinctively if it was of superior value and craftsmanship. The crap […]

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Oct 03 2007

How Does An Organic Plant Nursery Become Organic?

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Organic foods are becoming increasingly popular. People are thrilled that they are eating food that is one hundred percent natural, that there is no risk of consuming any harmful pesticides. What people don’t understand is how they know the tomatoes and chicken that is sold in the produce section is actually organically grown. What […]

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Oct 01 2007

Growing An Organic Garden Is Rewarding

Published by Author under Organic Gardening

Growing an organic garden can be a very productive and challenging experience. The techniques for growing flowers, vegetables and other plants have been around for many years, but growing an organic garden has become a very popular pursuit recently. Many people do not like the idea of using food that has been […]

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