If you live anywhere in the Americas, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter hummingbirds in your garden. With 300 species found from Alaska to Chile, 12 of these species will spend summer in America before heading to tropical climes during colder periods. We will look today at how to limit the chances of coming out […]
Continue readingFor many, the sight of an insect in a bountiful garden is cause enough to pull out a swatter and squish it. Before you go on the attack, take a closer look at the little critter crawling on your leaves. Not all insects are made alike. In fact, there are some that were designed to […]
Continue readingScientifically known as Tetranychus urticae, tiny red spider mites are a kind of arachnid that feed on https://www.igardenplanting.com/how–to–grow–plants–indoors–easily/” rel=”nofollow”>https://www.igardenplanting.com/how–to–grow–plants–indoors–easily/” rel=”nofollow”>https://www.igardenplanting.com/how–to–grow–plants–indoors–easily/” rel=”nofollow”>https://www.igardenplanting.com/how–to–grow–plants–indoors–easily/” target=”_blank”>plants, particularly the leaves. They are truly menacing plant pests. These mites are so tiny (about .75 to 1mm in size) that you won’t even catch them visually without the aid of a magnifying lens. https://www.igardenplanting.com/wp–content/uploads/2017/03/17578070_758766990948699_1348119658_n.png” rel=”nofollow”>https://www.igardenplanting.com/wp–content/uploads/2017/03/17578070_758766990948699_1348119658_n.png” […]
Continue readingTomatoes are extremely simple to grow. There is very little that you can do wrong with this Whether you are an experienced gardener with plenty of garden tools, a beginner just starting out or you fancy trying to grow some tomatoes indoors with a grow tent and some HID ballast. The first thing that springs […]
Continue readingChefs prize chanterelle mushrooms just as they value truffle, that other famous fungus. The chanterelle is mycorrhizal. This means it has a mutually beneficial relationship with the roots of certain trees. Before we look at growing chanterelle mushrooms, a quick look at the bare essentials of these unusual fungi.Chanterelle Mushrooms: The Basics Source: Beth DunhamKey Features: No […]
Continue readingAnyone who loves gardening knows the importance of a good fertilizer. If you have a healthy vegetable garden, one of the best choices is chicken manure. This type of fertilizer is usually sold commercially as dried pellets. It’s one of the best non-chemical options for those of you who like to keep things natural. You should […]
Continue readingRabbits, as everyone knows, can run extremely quickly. Their turn of pace is actually on a par with foxes. A rabbit can reach speeds of anywhere between 18mph and 45mph. How high can rabbits jump, though? This is a common question which we will address today. We’ll also look at some other interesting facts about […]
Continue readingThe possum is an extremely strange animal. Looking rather like an oversized rat, there is certainly something unsettling about this malevolent looking creature. Are possums dangerous, though? This is one of the first questions posed by many people when they are faced by the fierce teeth of this unusual marsupial. We will look today at […]
Continue reading