Is our food supply in danger
Lets face facts , if we had to raise our own food to survive most people would not make it. This is a very real possibility – with the technology of patenting seeds called Genetic Engineering (GE)....
View ArticleGrowing From Seed | How To Start Seeds Inside
How To Start Seeds Inside? Starting your own seeds indoors can be an enjoyable way to start the gardening season early. Whether it’s flowers or vegetables you want to grow yourself , make sure and...
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How To Choose The Right Compost and Create Happy Plants
Compost = Great Soil = Great Garden How to choose the RIGHT compost. As we have talked about many times before, good soil will help you have a good gardening experience. So much great composting...
View ArticleSave Money by Growing Your Own Birdseed
Are you a person who enjoys having birds around your yard? Then you probably feed them. So you also know that feeding your feathered friends is a bit costly. For instance a 50 pound bag of Black Oil...
View ArticleCompanion Gardening May Help Some Issues In The Garden
Companion Gardening will not completely solve all of the many problems you can have in your vegetable garden, but it will definitely help. The following is a list of some of the most commonly planted...
View ArticleOnward and Upward with Vertical Gardening
For many, gardening is just something they think about doing and don’t because of lack of space. Well , even if you only have a very limited area , you can garden and produce a surprising amount of...
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Tips for Successful Flower Container Gardening
Mary, Mary, quite contrary. How does your garden grow? You may be familiar with the old nursery rhyme about the lady that planted silver bells in a row in the ground. If you are planning a flower...
View ArticleTomato Gardening Tips for Tasty Fruit
What better way to celebrate summer than planting your own tomato plant and picking fresh fruit right off the vine. It is never too early in the season to start thinking about your tomato garden....
View ArticleWinter Burn
Why did my evergreens turn brown? Here in the Midwest we had an unusually harsh winter , cold and snow like we have not seen in quite some time. Many evergreens may have turned brown or a golden...
View ArticleSoil temperature is critical to Vegetable garden success
We here at Watch Us Grow love to garden – And we want you to love it too! There is nothing better than harvesting your own fresh Tomatoes,Cucumbers, peas, Beans,Carrots,onions or whatever it is that...
View ArticleNow is a good time to think and plan about container gardening.
A lot of us are thinking about our gardens for the upcoming season. The mailman has really been helping out by bringing all of the new seed catalogs. Many of us have already ordered all of the seeds we...
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Is it to early to start thinking about spring gardening?
ANSWER = NO With spring fast approaching,(march 20th) some are starting to think about gardening. Thats great because in some cases there is things you can do to get ready. 1.Check your soil Don’t be...
View ArticleTips for longer lasting cut Flowers
Cut your Flowers in the early morning Cut the stems at an angle Always use a sharp utensil Always remove any leaves that will be under water Change the water daily Cut stems daily , about 1/4 to 1/2...
View ArticleFacts and myths for plant lovers
In Greek mythology, Hyacinth was accidentally killed by his friend, Apollo The beautiful Hyacinth flower was said to have sprung up in the place where he fell. Greek mythology tells the story of young...
View Article10 Plants that are poisonous when eaten
10 Plants that are poisonous when eaten… Caladium Dumbcane / Dieffenbachia Elephant Ear Mistletoe (esp. berries) Monkshood (esp. roots) Oleander Philodendron Poinsettia Poison Ivy and Oak (also to...
View Article12 Plants with Poisonous Parts
12 Plants with Poisonous Parts Autumn Crocus : Bulbs Bleeding Heart : Leaves & Roots Castorbean : Seeds Daffodil / Narcissus : Bulbs English Ivy : Leaves & Berries Foxglove : Leaves & Seeds...
View ArticleValued medicinal plants and their purported powers
Fact or Myth, for as long as there has been life on this planet, herbs and plants have been said to have outstanding healing powers. The following are some widely valued medicinal plants and their...
View ArticleDo you know your states official flower?
Do you know your states official flower? Check yours out below… Alabama – Camellia Alaska – Forget – me – not Arizona – Cactus blossom Arkansas – Apple blossom California – Golden poppy Colorado – Blue...
View ArticleBrew tea with plants
A few plants you can use to brew tea Flowers: Rose , Jasmine , Hibiscus , Goldenrod ,Chamomile Leaves : Thyme , Strawberry , Sage , Rosemary , Mint , Marjoram , Lemon verbena , Lemon balm , Dill ,...
View ArticlePlants are said to have Symbolic meanings
Some Plants are said to have Symbolic meanings, the following are a few Violet : modesty , humility Narcissus : egoism Thyme : courage Marjoram : peace, grace Tarragon : endurance Magnolia : feminine...
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