http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com Savvy gardening Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:45:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en (ARA) – As fall harvest season begins, many gardeners find themselves with bushels of tomatoes, baskets of cucumbers and armfuls of lettuce. So when your garden is overflowing with produce, how do you make the most of your harvest? Gardeners know that the best way to experience fruit and vegetables at their prime is to grow [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-fall-harvest-2009-10-01/ (ARA) – If you haven’t yet joined the “grow your own vegetables” craze, it’s not too late to join in. You can produce a bounty of vitamin-rich veggies from plot (or pot) to plate this fall, plus you’ll save a bundle by growing them yourself. You may be surprised to find that with just a little [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/some-like-it-cold-its-not-too-late-to-get-your-fall-veggie-garden-growing-2009-09-25/ (ARA) – Whether city or country, bird watching is fun and you can create an environment for it in your own backyard in less time than you think. John Robinson, chief ornithologist and manager of Scotts Birding Center of Excellence, says there are three components to making your backyard an oasis for feathered friends: 1. Vegetation provides [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/expert-tips-for-creating-a-backyard-habitat-for-colorful-birds-2009-09-22/ (ARA) – Your vegetable garden has supplied your family with flavorful, nutritious fare throughout the summer. But the arrival of autumn doesn’t mean your days of enjoying your garden are over. If you plant now for the future and prepare for the coming season, it’s possible to enjoy a few last tasty morsels from your [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-falls-final-harvest-2009-09-12/ (ARA) – With all the bending, lifting and stretching involved, gardening can be a fun and effective workout – if you know how to make the most of it. Stacy Walters, registered kinesiotherapist, fitness director and creator of the Fit to Garden program, provides tips on how to turn a day of lawn and garden care [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/the-ultimate-gardening-workout-2009-08-27/ (ARA) – While some people see gardening as simply playing in the dirt, the physical and mental benefits are well-documented. In addition to being good for your mind and body, sustainable gardening is a great way to be kind to the planet, and to connect you to nature and the food you eat. Gardening is Good [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/enjoy-the-benefits-of-gardening-for-you-and-for-the-planet-2009-08-18/ (ARA) – Lawns and gardens that are eye-catching have harmonious colorful plants in bloom and dramatic foliage varieties patterned in a way that appeals to the senses. Unifying blooming and foliage plants in gardens has become a popular trend because it allows homeowners to think outside the box of traditional flower beds. If planted with care, [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/gardens-with-color-combos-and-foliage-factor-2009-08-12/ (ARA) – From corsages pinned to prom dresses to exotic specimens in greenhouses, orchids are the most glamorous flowering plants in the world, but few know just how easy orchids are to grow and how affordable they’ve become. “Believe me, orchids are easy to grow,” says orchid grower Steven Frowine in his book “Orchids for Dummies.” “Phalaenopsis [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/catch-orchid-fever-2009-07-21/   (ARA) – Now more than ever we are all looking for ways to find affordable, earth-friendly hobbies and leisure activities to bring us moments of pleasure in a stressful world. Investing in a planter or two (or more!) can provide you with colorful blooms or delicious vegetables to brighten each day throughout the growing season. Start [...] Related posts:

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]]> http://gardening.savvy-cafe.com/easy-green-and-inexpensive-container-gardens-brighten-your-day-2009-07-11/ (ARA) – The economy is tanking, grocery bills are climbing and food safety scares are on the rise. For the 43 million Americans planning a vegetable garden this year, growing your own is a matter of dollars and sense. Food gardening will jump 19 percent this year over last year, according to a new survey by [...] Related posts:

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