Two Old Gardeners and a Blog

The Art Of Breeding Orchids

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Having just one fruit tree in a small garden can make a huge difference but in a larger garden such a tree can grow to maturity and there can be room for another one or two. In the case of fruit bearing trees this is great news because it is often necessary to have both a male and female tree to ensure germination. However those gardeners who grow pitted fruit trees, such as plum or cherry trees, will know that these types of fruit tree can often prove to be more susceptible to disease than others.

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Bug season is upon us once again, and I felt it timely to comment on the growing number of supposedly ‘natural’ insect repelling products that seem to be popping up everywhere we look.

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If you want to try your hand at growing your own organic flowers and vegetables but have no garden, don’t worry. Many people grow organic products successfully using a container. You can keep the container wherever is convenient or move it around if you need to.

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Container gardening has so many benefits, it’s hard to believe more people aren’t doing it.

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Are you among the group that think container gardening is only for growing plants indoors or under a covered patio? You’re not on your own, I used to think that way too until I read this: “Think of your fruit, flower, and veggie “pots” as a mobile garden, suitable for the deck, porch, balcony, driveway or yard!”. So release your imagination and realize that you can decide where you want your container garden inside or outside.

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Have you noticed lately how the price of fresh vegetables and fruit is going through the roof? I sure have and I’ve done something about it, I’ve started an edible garden! A lot more folks are doing this and it’s a sensible move. There are some very attractive vegetable plants available that provide a lovely landscape and also supply good crops.

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Growing your own herbs is on the increase in home gardening and some of the reasons for this are the obvious joy that can be had from a successful herb garden and the tasty results in your cooking. All this only encourages you as a home gardener to grow more and more herbs and keep collecting favorable comments on your recipes.

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The words plant food and fertilizer are synonymous. The only difference is that plant food is in concentrated form. Your houseplants, lawn, landscape and garden need to have some kind of food for energy to live and grow.

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When you are considering plants for an indoor garden, the pot that you choose to go with it is more important than you might think. Not only is the pot important for how the plant looks in your home, but it is very important to the plants health and survival as well.

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