How To Make TP Roll Seed Pots Guys! Spring is almost here! In Portland I dare say it’s even come early, bringing the daffodils springing from every sidewalk crack and kissing the tree tops in blush pink buds. And it also means we’re coming up quick on planting season. Last year I offered a green alternative to plastic seed pots, with a recycled newspaper version. And once again, it’s just so easy. Begin with your TP roll. Cut! It’ll look like this. Fold down the tabs to make a nice flat bottom. When you’re ready to transplant, just unfold the bottom tabs and then cut the cardboard away. Don’t you love how the green DIY method is also always the most efficient, most practical method?
Snails/RHS Gardening Snails are so abundant in gardens that some damage has to be tolerated. They cannot be eradicated so target control measures on protecting the more vulnerable plants, such as hostas, seedlings, vegetables and soft young shoots on herbaceous plants. Non-chemical control There are various measures you can take: Transplant sturdy plantlets grown on in pots, rather than young vulnerable seedlings. Chemical control Following the manufactures instructions Scatter slug pellets thinly around vulnerable plants, such as seedlings, vegetables and young shoots on herbaceous plants. Most plants, once established, will tolerate some slug damage and control measures can be discontinued.. Download Pesticides for gardeners (Adobe Acrobat pdf document outlining pesticides available to gardeners)
Dubai Veg Growers My Tiny Plot How to Control Flea Beetles in the Organic Garden Description Many species of flea beetles are found throughout the United States. They are small jumping insects (similar in appearance to fleas) commonly found in home gardens early in the growing season. Adults are small (1/10 inch long), shiny, dark brown or black beetles with large hind legs that allow them to jump when disturbed. Note: Flea beetles transmit viral and bacterial diseases. Life Cycle Adults overwinter in the soil or garden debris and become active in the spring, feeding on host plants as new growth appears. Flea Beetle Control Remove garden trash and plow or roto-till under weeds to reduce overwintering sites. Tip: Trap crops, such as mustard and radish, can be planted near garden areas to draw pests away. Recommended Products Photo Credit: Charles L.
Acorn Community, Egalitarian Intentional Community in Virginia, Feminist Anarchist Communist Organic Gardening Tips Get Rid of Slugs & Snails ~ Slug Off Best Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs to Grow for Beginners Whether you’re an old hand at gardening but have never grown edible plants, or you’re new to gardening all together, here is a list of plants that are well suited to people who are considering growing something they can eat for the first time. Photo by GNIKRJ I’ve linked to growing information from Organic Gardening magazine to help you get your container farming off to a good start. Going organic is really important when it comes to plants you are going to eat because eating chemicals (whether in the form of fertilizers or pesticides) is not very appetizing. Related Posts:
Varieties - Potato.ie Rooster is the most widely grown potato in Ireland and is available all year round. The variety has red skin with yellow flesh. The good skin finish and uniform shape with shallow eyes makes it easy to peel. The texture allows it to have a wide range of uses such as boiling,steaming,baking,roasting and chipping.Rooster is also easier to cook than other floury varieties. Kerr’s Pink are a traditional maincrop variety. This is a very tasty traditional Irish potato and the most floury potato variety available. Traditionally Golden Wonder is available from October/November through to June. Cultra has a white skin with pink eyes and a cream flesh.It is probably the most popular home grown white potato in the country.The potato is slightly waxier in texture with a good skin finish.The variety is suitable for baking,boiling steaming and roasting. Karlena is a white alternative to Rooster and Kerrs pink.It has similar cooking characteristics and end uses and is exclusive to Superquinn.