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By Julie Pentilla So you have decided to start organic gardening in your garden in the Spring! You have all winter to make preparations for your garden. Right now is a very good time to start. A visit to the library to borrow books on organic gardening is a good first step. After you've studying these, you might have lots of ideas: which veggies to plant, how much sun they want, when is the

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Fundamental Organic Gardening Tips And the race is on. On the right corner is an anything and everything goes garden which uses the best chemical fertilizers and pesticides the market today has to offer. While on the left corner is an organic garden that uses only the cycles of nature to cultivate the soil and grow the plants. If you’re on the left corner’s side what will you do? Like a boxer’s

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The Basics of Organic Gardening The stress brought by modernization has made people realize that there is a need to cultivate healthy foods. Thinking that these will ensure the health of the future generations, more and more of people became interested with the basics of organic gardening. As defined, organic gardening refers to the act of planting and growing crops without relying on the use

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By Mary Fabro Wouldn't you like to update the style of your backyard? As an alternative to setting up a new swimming pool, why don't you start your very own vegetable garden? This is a great way to do some physical work in the quiet of your yard, giving you a good way to relieve some of your stress. In addition, you will spend less at the grocery store and will be able to give your family

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Image via WikipediaBy Brenton Beacher As more people become concerned about how their food is grown, more people are looking at organic gardening. The substances that are being used to help mature food are causing people to feel tired or sick. The US Department of Agriculture wants to control the problem by encouraging farmers to turn to organic farming. For organic farming, procedures

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By Mike Stanzi There are many reasons to have your very own garden that there is no excuse not to do it. It's time and energy but developing your own vegetables will save you money. You need to take good care of your garden before you start to see the final results you want. Perhaps the best thing about your own personal garden is that you will know what chemicals have been put into the

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  By Lucy Stevenson Don't you use your back yard at all? Is there a piece of land that has been just sitting there being squandered? Have you ever considered that it might be nice to grow some vegetables? Planting a vegetable garden is extremely healthy and the following article will explain why. Individuals who take the time to grow vegetable gardens, usually feel that their vegetables taste

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Image via WikipediaChoosing the Best Plants to Beautify Your Garden Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them. Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged and whether your aspect is sheltered or windswept. You'll then be equipped to go and buy

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Image by avlxyz via FlickrPlanting Vegetable Gardens in the City Not a lot of people try planting vegetable gardens these days, especially not in the city. What with the busy lifestyle, constrained spaces, and pollution, it seems inconceivable that a vegetable garden would survive. The fact is, you can actually grow them even if you are smack in the middle of a busy city. It's only important

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Image via WikipediaPlant Vegetable Gardens In Periods of Financial Difficulty In periods of financial difficulty, planting vegetable gardens becomes a viable option that achieves two things: it helps the family reduce expenses related to buying food, and it offers the opportunity to sell excess yield to friends and neighbors. Starting a vegetable garden is not particularly difficult, for so long

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Image via WikipediaLong-term Plans for Planting Vegetable Gardens A lot of people are beginning to see the benefits of planting vegetable gardens. It's usually healthier because you get to decide whether or not to use commercial pesticide on them. Since vegetable gardens are typically manageable in size because they're not grown for profit, it's easier for people to manage the plot without

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Image via WikipediaLaying Out and Planting Vegetable Gardens As you start planting vegetable gardens it’s important to know how the garden will be laid out. The layout of your own garden will depend on what vegetable you want to grow, the planting space and if you would like to opt for companion planting. Here are some helpful tips on how to layout your own garden and start planting vegetables.

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Simple Raised Bed Crop Rotation Remember as you plant this season to rotate your crops. One of the keys to organic pest control and healthy growth is to rotate crops. I always keep a garden journal of where I planted each year and the results, that way the next year I can see what works and make sure I rotate crops. Now if you didn't do this, that's ok, just make your best guess and then make

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Image via WikipediaA Simple Raised Bed Garden Plan (part 2) Now for part 2 ... 2 Weeks After Last Frost Set out: Tomatoes - 4 plants Bell Peppers - 4 plants Sweet Basil - 1 plant Cucumbers - 4 plants Zinnias - 3 plants Plant: Pumpkins - 2 seeds Zucchini - 2 seeds 6-8 Weeks After Last Frost As first crops come out, plant: Early Corn - 24 seeds Bush Limas - 36 seeds Cosmos - 1 seed

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A Simple Raised Bed Garden Plan (part 1) Now there are ways to extend your season (see past posts), but for now here's a basic plan for 3 raised beds. This plan is based on 3 4x8 beds (adapt for more). Again 4x8 beds are best because they are made from standard size 8ft lumber which keeps costs down and 4ft wide means that its 2ft to center from each side, which makes easier access. (adjust

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A Greenhouse Will Get You Growing! For people who want an early start or would like to do more gardening but live in a short growing season area, a hobby greenhouse is the answer. A hobby greenhouse is not large enough to produce vegetables or flowers on a commercial basis. It will, however, give you a place for a tomato plant or two and some fresh greens even if you live in the northern regions

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Gardening Gifts for Valentines Day Forget the candy. There is nothing nicer than receiving a gift relating to one's passion. If your loved one's passion is gardening, then show your thoughtfulness by giving a gift that will be truly appreciated. There are so many great gardening gifts that the only constraint is your own budget. If your budget is small, go for things like gardening gloves,

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Image via WikipediaSave Money by Planting Vegetable GardensInstead of setting up a swimming pool or a Zen garden in your backyard, why not plant vegetables instead? Planting vegetable gardens is a great way to spend a quiet time de-stressing while getting in touch with nature. Having a steady supply of vegetables will also lessen food expenses and improve the health of your loved

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Image via WikipediaSurrounded with lifeBeing surrounded with plants alone is both invigorating and encouraging. Days and days spent indoors and at the workplace prevent us from getting in touch with nature, thus we tend to have limited means to appreciate everything that’s grand and beautiful in life. Picture yourself being surrounded with plants that teem with life and growth, and their edible

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Relishing the sunlightGetting enough sunlight while tending your vegetable garden alone will already significantly improve your mood. It’s also a great and productive way to have enough vitamin D, which is necessary for proper absorption of calcium in your body. Try to picture some of the happiest moments of your childhood; it is without a doubt that most of them were spent under the nourishing

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Image by Sbocaj via FlickrPlanting Vegetable Gardens for Stress ReliefMore than letting you reduce the sum of money allocated for food, there is another very beneficial effect of planting vegetable gardens that will really give your health a great deal of favor: stress relief.We all know how stress wreaks havoc to our overall health. Aside from the more obvious fact that stress takes out joy and

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Image via WikipediaPreparing the Soil A very important aspect of planting vegetable gardens is preparing the soil. It doesn't matter whether you plan to raise vegetables in a small plot of land or in a plant box. Soil preparation is an essential step. Soil can be categorized as sandy or clay-like, with silt being a fine mixture of both sand and clay. Clay particles in sand help retain water

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Image via WikipediaPlanting Styles The more traditional way of planting vegetables is laying them out in straight, organized lines. Some people prefer to plant alternating rows of different types of vegetables so that when one type of vegetable is about to be harvested, the rows in between them have vegetables that are not yet in season. The soil structure quickly becomes ruined because gardeners

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