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Jul 30 2008

What’s in a zone?

When I first started gardening, I had absolutely no idea what zones referred to.  I was often asking the question, “Why can’t I have that plant?  I mean, I like the flower, I have the right amount of shade or sun, the right amount of everything to have that plant, so why can’t I?”
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May 17 2007

How to Plant a Successful Vegetable Garden in South Mississippi

The environment and conditions of this region lend themselves well to numerous crop choices. The first factor to consider when determining what to plant is the amount of sunlight that your garden bed will receive. Many crops require at least five hours of full sun each day to thrive. Other crops, like cabbage, lettuce, beets [...]

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May 15 2007

Vegetable Gardening in Southeast Florida Corn Fields

Vegetable gardening in southeast Florida corn fields produces 20 per cent of the nation’s fresh vegetables. Unknown to most people, Florida is the major producer of fresh sweet corn in the United States. While rotating fields, vegetable gardening in southeast Florida corn fields can produce peppers, tomatoes, greens and herbs. However, it is becoming more [...]

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May 10 2007

The 5 Steps to Vegetable Gardening in North Carolina

The beginning gardener only needs about 25 square feet of clear space to begin their vegetable garden.  Actually there are five points which will make your gardening experience an easy one.
The first is sunlight. To be successful, vegetable gardening in North Carolina needs only six hours of full sunlight per day.  Eight to ten hours [...]

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Apr 24 2007

Vegetable Gardening in Florida

Vegetable gardening can be done virtually anywhere, but vegetable gardening in Florida has some extra benefits.  The warm weather that the state enjoys means that temperatures should allow gardening year-round.  This lack of snowy weather makes vegetable gardening in Florida a constant source of foods.  Of course, the plants you grow are subject to the [...]

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Apr 23 2007

How to Decipher Zone Rules when Planting Roses

You’re thinking about planting roses for your garden or to decorate outside around your house. If you want to spruce things up a bit, but are not too sure how to go about it, and then read about a few tips that will guide you on your journey of rose planting. It’s not that hard [...]

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Apr 05 2007

Successful Elements for Desert Vegetable Gardening

Desert vegetable gardening is a truly challenging hobby for the avid gardener. Southwest gardeners will be the first to tell you that desert vegetable gardening has its biggest dilemma in the weather. The weather is predictable, it’s hot, hot, hot!
But after accepting this fact of nature, buying a good farmer’s almanac and following these guidelines, [...]

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Apr 02 2007

Tips and Ideas for Vegetable Gardening in East Tennessee

When gardening, you need to take into consideration the area you live in.  Though some plants can be grown in a variety of places across the United States, differing climates can affect the growing season for plants.  When planning on vegetable gardening in East Tennessee, keep in mind that differing elevations and cooler climates will [...]

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Apr 01 2007

Great Taste with Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

For those trying their hand at vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest, the unique weather of the area can lead to some wonderful results with plants.  The way the ocean helps to keep temperatures from getting too cold and the rain that falls easily throughout the year means long growing seasons and healthy crops.  If [...]

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Feb 09 2007

The Best Roses to Grow in your Climate

What type of roses should you grow?  Should you go with the popular Hybrid Teas or the hearty, far reaching Climbing Roses?  Well, before you go with any type of rose, do your research.
When planting roses, save yourself some sorrow and pick roses that will grow well where you live.  If you run out and [...]

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Feb 05 2007

The Best Heat Tolerant Flowers and Plants for your Garden in the Sultry South

Published by Jennifer under Planting Zones, Southern US

The sultry South, which is an apt description of the southern part of the United States, is not only made famous by its love of jazz and blues, its folklore and literature, as well as its cultural luminaries, but also its humid and hot climate and its dazzling display of flourishing flora.  Who does not [...]

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