Gardening and Barbecue
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsThe word barbecue originated in Latin America and means to cook over an open fire. In ancient times, it referred to cooking whole animals such as sheep, cattle, and “beeves.” The meat was cooked over a fire with a spit built on a side. Slaves turned the animals over the fire to cook them. In
How to Host a Barbecue in Cold Climates
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsIf you are planning to host a Barbecue in your garden, there are a number of tips you should keep in mind. First of all, the weather should be pleasant and not too hot, but if you’re going to be using the Barbecue in a place that’s particularly cold, you should make sure that there’s
The Benefits of Home Gardening
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsMany people know the benefits of home gardening, but many have trouble creating them. Barriers to creating a home garden include time and lack of knowledge. However, many programs are available to help individuals learn the basics of home gardening. Land-grant universities are among the few educational institutions in the United States that offer hands-on
How to Make Gardening Fun For Your Children
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsGrowing fruit and vegetables is one of the best ways to engage your children in gardening. Choose crops that are easy to grow such as lettuce and strawberries. Other quick-to-grow vegetables that children can help with are potatoes and tomatoes. Young children can also enjoy cutting up strawberries for breakfast cereal or making a Margherita
How to Maximize Your Garden and Patio Space at the Jackson Garden and Patio Show
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsThe Jackson Garden and Patio Show is an outdoor event held at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson. The show is free to the public and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 11 and 12. It’s open until 5 p.m. on March 12. Children under 10 can attend for free. You can find
How to Enhance Your Garden and Patio in Favorable Conditions
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsThere are many sub-sectors of the Garden and Patio industry, including grills, flowers, and plants. The industry was facing severe challenges in 2020 when the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., forcing many companies to rethink their products. The following are a few ideas for enhancing your patio. Let’s explore some ideas. We’ve already mentioned several
Five of the Best Gardening and Patio Ideas on Pinterest
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsA perfect place to get design inspiration and ideas is Pinterest. This creative social network is full of smart people sharing their projects and ideas. There are many boards on Pinterest dedicated to patio and garden design, but five of them stand out above the rest. Follow these boards to get your design juices flowing
Planning Your Garden
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsThere are several factors to consider when planning your Garden design. If you have limited space, you can focus on establishing structure and color. Consider the use of hedges, fences, arches, gates, and sculpture. You can also add elements such as containers and topiary. In smaller areas, you can stick to three or five good
How to Design a Garden
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsThere are several things to consider when designing a garden. Consider how you plan to use your garden, whether you are looking for an intimate space or an exotic place. Consider the stylistic genre that you want to create, how your garden will connect to surrounding structures, and your budget. Here are some helpful tips.
Modern Home Gardening
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsYou can grow your own food in your backyard, but you must be willing to invest some time, money, and effort. Buying everything from the supermarket is a terrible idea. Besides being inconvenient and wasteful, you could also end up losing your cars or your food supply to a raging storm. So, start growing your
Home Gardening Today
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsA recent study by Brun and colleagues in Senegal found that home gardening improved food security, social status, and awareness of healthy eating habits among women. These women are the primary source of income in many countries. For example, in Tajikistan, where the civil war caused many men to leave the country for employment, home
How to Maintain a Disease-Free Garden
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsWhile there is nothing worse than having a garden full of disease-ridden plants, there are several steps you can take to keep your plants healthy and happy. The first step is to understand the plants’ immune system. The human body responds to pathogens by combining several internal functions. It remembers certain features of a pathogen
Tips For Successful Vegetable Gardening
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsVegetables are a great way to increase your daily vegetable intake. The USDA recommends that we eat five to nine servings of vegetables a day, and you can easily increase your intake by growing your own. When growing your own vegetables, though, you’ll need to be creative and use them as best as you can.
How to Use Inspiration to Improve Your Gardening and Reduce Landfill Waste
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsCreative inspiration has a specific transmission pattern. It is often realized as actualization: the individual is inspired to bring an idea to fruition. This process transmits the desirable features of the elicitor from the seminal idea to the finished product. In other words, inspiration often results in a more efficient and productive writer. Inspiration is
How to Cultivate Inspiration For Gardening in Freezing Temperatures
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsIn order to cultivate inspiration, you must first understand that inspiration is not supernatural or mythical. In fact, inspiration is best thought of as the unexpected interaction of information and knowledge. In addition, it is important to prepare yourself for this experience by doing some soul-searching and managing your self-esteem. Listed below are a few
Annual Flower Varieties For Summer Gardening
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsA good way to know when to plant your plants is by using the USDA’s hardiness zone guide. Each location in the United States has different climates, so they are all grouped into hardiness zones according to their average annual minimum temperature. The lowest zone is called Zone 1, while the warmest zones are numbered
Gardening 101 – Choosing Plants For Your Garden
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsWhen deciding which plants to grow in your garden, consider their family. Nightshade plants include tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and potatoes. The allium family includes onions, leeks, and garlic. Legumes, like southern peas, provide important nitrogen to the soil. These crops often share pest problems and require nitrogen-rich soil. To minimize the amount of pest damage,
The Basics of Gardening
On 2022-06-04 by Donald EdwardsA seedling must be alive and have healthy embryonic tissue in order to germinate. A fully developed seed contains an embryo and stored food reserves. It will grow up when it is ready, which depends on the temperature and soil conditions. Seedlings can also be leggy, pale, or weak-stemmed if they are grown in an
