We usually sow the seeds to create new seedlings that we will then transplant, in special plastic seed containers. Why not use old newspapers and make our own seed containers in the dimensions we want? Newspaper pots for seed containers We can easily create containers with paper that we can fill with soil and plant […]
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What are seed tapes? Where can I use the seed strips? How do I make seed tapes? These questions will be answered in this article. Seed tapes are an easy and alternative way of sowing. You can make your own seed tapes. What is a seed tape? A seed tape, as the name suggests, is
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For your convenience we have created a garden work calendar. We have collected the most important tasks and listed them by month. Fortunately the tasks that the grower needs to do are fixed for each season of the year. We have also added a guide to the dates you should sow or plant the most
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Today I sowed beetroot seeds in a part of the garden often used by cats to relief themselves. As you all know, cats after they poo, they dig and cover their stool with soil. That is fine, unless they do it in the part of the garden that you have just sow new seeds. To
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How do I grow spinach? Spinach is an easy-to-grow vegetable. It can be grown in the garden and on the balcony. Spinach is sown from early September to early February. Spinach is a cold-hardy plant. It needs low temperatures to thrive. Spinach is grown in a wide variety of soils, but sandy loam is the
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Tips for growing caper plants. The caper plant (Capparis spinosa) is a perennial deciduous shrub. Capers, is the immature bud of the plant, which is harvested and preserved as food. Capers are used as appetizers, in salads, or in omelets. Their distinctive flavor makes them a sought-after appetizer or garnish. Their expensive price, however, makes
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We’ve had enough of frozen peas! Time to learn how to grow peas in our garden so we can taste our own fresh and delicious peas!!!! Pea seeds To start growing peas, you will need to purchase pea seeds. You will find them in agricultural stores, or from friends and acquaintances. The seeds are likely
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Sow seeds inside coffee lids? What kind of idea is that? Where could something like this be useful? 3 were the problems I had when sowing seeds directly into the soil: I think I have found a solution using coffee lids. The lids that they put on top of coffee paper cups when you buy
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Vegetables and herbs need vital space to grow. Vital space refers to both their root system and their trunk and leaves. You need to maintain spacing for successful cultivation. Please use the table bellow as a rough measurement. I do not expect you to take a measurement tape and measure with precision the space between
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How do I easy open the pomegranates? Pomegranates are a unique fruit with many nutrients. But they are difficult to open and eat if you don’t know the right way. In this article you will learn a lot of useful information about pomegranates and how to clean them easily! Late September to early October is
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