Garden Tools: tips, resources and reviews for gardeners
This space features reviews of good books or articles, plant societies or web pages, or other timely tips: tools that gardeners can use to grow a better garden
Number of Garden Tools: 192
|
[1] « 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 » [20]
|
||
The secrets to growing your own fragrant lavender field are sun and good drainage. Read Lavender: The Grower's Guide by Virginia McNaughton (Timber Press, $29.95) to learn how to care for this tough, but particular Mediterranean herb. Pruning most types of lavender is essential for maintaining an attractive, long-lived plant, but don't cut into old wood or your plant may not re-sprout. For a complete lavender sensory experience visit the annual Lavender Festival in Sequim, WA. | ||
| Keywords | Lavandula | |
| Season | Summer | |
| Date | 2007-05-17 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
Just as the spring planted vegetables are starting to really take off we're told we must start planning for the fall garden. The problem is where to fit all these new starts. The answer is inter-cropping! For example, sow deep-rooted carrots with shallow rooted beans. Read more suggestions from Texas A & M. | ||
| Keywords | Vegetable gardening | |
| Season | Summer | |
| Date | 2007-05-17 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
After your first summer water bill arrives, you might want to reconsider what plants you reward with this precious commodity. Give newly planted trees and shrubs first priority because your investment in water now will pay off for years to come. Next in line should be the vegetables, but some are thirstier than others. Don't withhold water from cucumbers, celery or squash, or you may be disappointed with yield and flavor. Here is a watering guidance for commonly grown vegetables. | ||
| Keywords | Vegetable gardening | |
| Season | Summer | |
| Date | 2007-05-17 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
If you jumped the gun and planted your basil too early in the season, it may have been stunted by cold evening temperatures. Don't despair, you can still have enough basil to make all the pesto you want by buying and planting 4 inch sized starts in late June or July. Basil wants more water than drought loving Mediterranean herbs, so plant it with your vegetables or annuals instead. Read more about Herb of the Year for 2003. | ||
| Keywords | Ocimum | |
| Season | Summer | |
| Date | 2007-05-17 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
| With foliage plants all the rage these days and drought tolerance a must, consider adding a few succulents to your garden. A new book by Yvonne Cave called Succulents for the Contemporary Garden (Timber Press, 2003) highlights many beautiful succulents that can grow outside in well draining soil. If you want to learn more about the wonderful world of cacti and succulents join a society: The Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society of Washington state meets once a month, usually at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Contact president Eugene Collias, (206)633-5577 for details on joining, or go to their website. Also consider joining the Cactus and Succulent Society of America, which publishes an excellent bimonthly glossy magazine. Contact Mindy Fusaro, CSSA Treasurer, PO Box 2615, Pahrump, NV 89041-2615, (775)751-1320. | ||
| Keywords | Succulent plants, Plant and garden societies, Cactus | |
| Season | All Season | |
| Date | 2003-04-01 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
| Stone structures in the garden add a sense of history and permanence. A Guide to Dry Stone Walling by Andy Radford (Crowood Press, 2001) gives practical advice on basic and advanced wall building techniques. The fabulous photographs for the book In the Company of Stone; the Art of the Stone Wall by Dan Snow (Artisan, 2001) show the many artistic ways stone can be used in the garden beyond a simple wall | ||
| Keywords | Stone in landscape gardening | |
| Season | All Season | |
| Date | 2003-03-26 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
| Two stylish books from Laurel Glen Publishing will help gardeners find sophisticated ideas for typically mundane garden features like pathways and fences. Garden Surfaces: 20 projects for steps, patios, paths, decks, edging by Richard Keys and Garden Boundaries: 20 projects for trellises, walls, fences, gates, screens, hedges by Toby Buckland (Laurel Glen, 2002) both inspire the artist within, while giving detailed instructions on how to build new garden features. Also included in both books are chapters on style, materials, tools and techniques. | ||
| Keywords | Trellises, Patios, Hardscape, Fences | |
| Season | All Season | |
| Date | 2003-03-26 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
| Saint Patrick's Day is the traditional time to plant potatoes in the Pacific Northwest. While it may seem easy to simply plant the shriveled potatoes sprouting in your pantry, purchasing disease-free seed potatoes will lessen the chance of disease problems later. One mail-order nursery specializing in potatoes is Irish Eyes - Garden City Seeds. Call 509-964-7000 to order a catalog, or view it online at their website. | ||
| Keywords | Solanaceae (Potato family) | |
| Season | Spring | |
| Date | 2003-03-19 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
| Information on trendy colorful potatoes is available from Oregon State University. If we have a cool wet growing season watch out for the dreadful Late Blight! Read about how to control this fungal disease from Washington State University Extension. | ||
| Keywords | Solanaceae (Potato family), Fungal diseases of plants | |
| Season | All Season | |
| Date | 2003-03-19 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
| To find the perfect cultivar of clematis with exactly the right color, season, and light exposure, visit the web site Clematis On the Web. Over half of the 2,800 varieties described have color photos. If you really love clematis, consider joining one of the societies dedicated to promoting this favorite flowering vine: American Clematis Society, British Clematis Society, and International Clematis Society. | ||
| Keywords | Clematis | |
| Season | All Season | |
| Date | 2003-03-12 | |
| Link to this record only (permalink) | ||
|
[1] « 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 » [20]
|
||
April 19 2012 16:02:30