September 2010

Vegetable Gardening – Vegetable Gardening for Everyone

September 6, 2010

Vegetable gardening has all kinds of positives. It’s fun, it’s good exercise in fresh air, and (not least) it provides a tasty and healthy food. But nothing comes free. It does require effort. Planning your vegetable garden is a must. It’s a rare crop in unusual circumstances that can simply be grown from throwing some [...]

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Home Security – Vacation Preparation Tips

September 6, 2010

Many burglaries occur while the homeowners and family are away from the house. It’s often ridiculously easy to spot a house that has been unoccupied for a day or more and is likely to be so longer. Taking a few simple precautions can minimize your chances of being a victim of crime. Many common sense [...]

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Vegetable Gardening – Indoor vs Outdoor Vegetable Gardening

September 2, 2010

Whether you prefer to grow your vegetables indoors or out, there are trade offs involved. Soil type and preparation, watering practice, light control, disease and pest control, and other tasks will differ between the two environments. Which is preferable can only be an individual choice, based on individual circumstances. Preparing and maintaining the soil for [...]

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Hydroponics – Nutrient and Feeding Guidelines

September 1, 2010

All plants need nutrients to supply them with the elements needed for vital biochemical processes. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are the top three generally listed, but there are more than a dozen others. Magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), calcium (Ca) and several more perform essential roles in the life of hydroponic plants, just [...]

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