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Organic Rhubarb Pest Spray For Your Garden Rhubarb leaves, even although they ARE poisonous, can be used to make an effective organic spray that will kill leaf-eating insects in your garden. This spray is harmless to bees and breaks down in the soil quickly. To make the rhubarb spray... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

How To Grow Melons, Cantaloupes and Honeydew Melons 1. Soil Preparation: Melons require excellent drainage to thrive, so the best method is to grow them in raised beds that are 5 or 6 feet wide. The top of the bed should slope downward from a mound to induce water to drain away. If the water... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

How To Grow Corn 1. Soil Preparation : Choose a wind sheltered spot in full sun which provides good drainage and enough humus to insure that the ground will not dry out too quickly in hot weather. Ideally, the top soil should be slightly acidic, deep and very... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

How To Grow Cabbage From Seeds 1. Soil Preparation: Cabbage require a firm soil, so do not dig up the plot for several months prior to planting. Some humus must be present, but this should not be freshly applied. Chose a fairly sunny spot that has not had another brassica... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

How To Grow Winter Squash, Summer Squash, Zucchini and Pumpkins 1. Soil Preparation: A sunny spot protected from strong winds is essential. The soil should be well drained and rich in humus for the best results. Fertilise the plot 1 week before sowing. 2. Sowing & Planting: Squash are best sown directly... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

Companion Planting For Tomatoes The age old method of planting tomatoes or other crops in neat rows, followed by another row of peppers and then another row of eggplants or what have you, is an unsuitable method of gardening that flirts with potential problems. Though tomatoes... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

Tomato Growing Training Systems There are a wide range of training systems or support systems employed in the culture of tomatoes. For the most part, these include growing the tomatoes without support on the ground, growing them without support on the ground with plastic or... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

Should I Grow Heirloom or Hybrid Tomatoes? For the tomato grower who seeks to make a profit, or perhaps even a living in growing tomatoes for sale to the public, the question is often asked: Should I grow heirloom tomatoes or should I grow hybrid tomatoes to offer to my customers? This... ( added 4 years 131 days ago.)

How To Start Peppers From Seed 1. Soil Preparation: Peppers require a warm spot for the best results, preferably with a well drained, rich soil. During the winter, dig up your plot thoroughly (being careful not to bring clay or granite to the surface) and incorporate a good... ( added 6 years 111 days ago.)

Starting Cucumbers From Seed Cucumber Growing Tips 1. Soil Preperation: Cucumbers require a sunny spot protected from strong winds for the best results. The soil should be rich and well drained. Dig a hole approximately one foot square and fill the hole with a mixture... ( added 6 years 111 days ago.)

Starting Eggplant From Seed Eggplant, Aubergine or Brinjal Growing Tips 1. Soil Preperation For Eggplant: Eggplant prefer a well drained, sunny and sheltered location for the best results. A cloche is often necessary in cool climates and should be placed over the soil... ( added 6 years 111 days ago.)

A Brief History of Eggplant The Eggplant, also known as the Aubergine in Europe and Britain, is one of the least widely appreciated vegetables in the Western World. As its latin name, " Solanum Melongena " indicates, the Eggplant is the only member of the Deadly Nightshade... ( added 6 years 111 days ago.)