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<title>Planting the Seeds of Greatness</title>
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<description><![CDATA[February is not only the month for love but also a little known National Celebration called Plant the Seeds of Greatness. February is also the month when many gardeners, including myself, will start their seeds.]]></description>
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<title>Deck Refinishing Steps Towards a Wood Deck Refinishing</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have an outdoor deck that has seen better days, you may want to put the time and effort into refinishing it on your own, rather than replacing it. Deck refinishing can be a fairly straightforward process, and the end result can be a beautiful addition to any home. There are several steps to take when going about a wood deck refinishing, from inspection of the deck to the final staining and sealing.]]></description>
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<title>Six Best Culinary Herbs for Cooking</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Freshly picked culinary herbs add flavour to food and many are delicious additions to salads. Edible herb flowers such as pot marigold, nasturtium and rosemary can also be added to the salad bowl. Many culinary herbs are rich in vitamins and minerals and when freshly picked and eaten raw they can form part of a well-balanced diet. Raw herbs can also be used to add flavour to oils and vinegars for cooking and for salads.]]></description>
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<title>Level-Up Your Compost With Bokashi Composting</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:24:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is always something new coming out; giving the older ways and products a run for their money. If composting is your cup of tea, you may consider adding some of the new innovation into your composting portfolio. There are a number of new techniques a compost-person can insert into their routine, including bokashi composting; a Japanese import that flips the regular composting process upside down.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Instant Hedges?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:03:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An instant hedge makes the perfect addition to any garden and is ideal for people who are creating a garden from scratch or redesigning their garden and want immediate results. The great thing about these hedges is that have already been grown, which means that they create an impact as soon as they are planted. Instant hedges make an excellent addition to a garden for a number of different reasons.]]></description>
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<title>Growing Melons From Seed</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:47:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Humans have been cultivating and enjoying melons for over 4000 years! These delicious fruits are thought to have originated in the hot valleys of southwest Asia, but can now be grown just about anywhere with long, warm summers. All melons are part of the Cucurbitaceae family which is subdivided into hundreds of genera including cucumbers, gourds, pumpkins, and squash.]]></description>
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<title>Great Seed Starting Project for Kids</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Are you looking to get your kids into vegetable gardening? If so here is a great activity I do with my own sons and they absolutely loved it. It's fun for them, easy for you and not messy. Best of all it will get kids of all ages excited about growing their own fruits and veggies!]]></description>
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<title>Hydroponic Strawberries Are Bigger And Taste Better</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:44:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gardening the hydroponic way produces the tastiest and plumpest strawberries. This can be the best system of growing strawberries if the right set up is used. Strawberries do not like wet feet so using a suitable hydroponic system provides the best environment for growing conditions.]]></description>
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<title>Using Garden Stools to Add Culture and Character to Your Home</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:36:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How many times have you visited someone's home and thought, "this place looks familiar." From the standard granite and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, to the tried and true beige Pottery Barn sofa, our homes can easily turn into boring look-alikes devoid of any unique, differentiating design elements.]]></description>
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<title>Gardening For Health and Fun Organically</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:09:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gardening for health and fun can open a new world for you and your family. Whether you are driven by concern for the health of your family or you want to lower your food bill organic gardening is the way to go.]]></description>
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<title>How To Plant Peas</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:08:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you want to learn how to plant peas? The secret to planting peas is in the preparation. Peas are real tasty, but they lose quality fast in the heat of the summer. So, it is ideal to get an early start when you are planting peas.]]></description>
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<title>Learn How To Garden Vegetables</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:40:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We can all benefit in some way by learning how to grow vegetables. One of the greatest benefits is of course the supply of fresh food. Even though supermarkets claim to supply fresh fruit and veg, it can never quite compare to pulling it out of your own garden and dusting the mud off straight into the kitchen.]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Build Your Own Greenhouse</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:28:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Due to the nature of this article, a lot of you are reading this will already have some motivation and desire to start building your own greenhouse. It can be quite daunting to get started as it can potentially be a long project that will take time, effort, and perseverance to complete. In this article we will talk about all the different reasons why you should build your own greenhouse.]]></description>
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<title>Propagating Summer Vegetables</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:59:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don't spend money on seeds - propagate your own seeds from your favourite summer vegetables so you can have free salads next year! Learn how to propagate tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, capsicum and rocket in simple, easy to follow steps.]]></description>
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<title>Highlighting Your Garden With Solar Accent Lights</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enjoy your garden long after the sun has set by installing solar accent lights in your garden and around your patio. Highlight special features in your garden and create a more inviting atmosphere for your evening enjoyment.]]></description>
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<title>How to Start the Creation of a Bonsai</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:25:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating a bonsai requires some thought and planning. It is not a venture to start unless you are willing to accept the responsibilities, such as the training and maintaining needed. There are various questions you need to ask yourself. The first question is: Do I have the time and the desire for this long-term commitment? Yes? OK, now the journey begins.]]></description>
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<title>Important Steps For Maintaining A Tree's Health</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:05:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can buy tomatoes, peaches and pears in the produce department at your nearby market, but nothing beats the pleasure of growing your own produce at home. When you grow veggies or fruit plants, you must apply special insecticide to keep the leaves crisp, green and free of any insect bite marks. Any amateur grower who decides to grow a fruit tree will have a new set of issues to face because of the different upkeep that's required to keep a fruit tree looking healthy and free of diseases. A person will also have to understand what times of the year to trim a tree and how to prune it to keep it healthy and growing at a set pace.]]></description>
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<title>Designing a Vegetable Plot</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even as a gardener, I find there is something different and special about growing my own vegetables. As much as I marvel at producing beautiful plants for my garden from seed or cuttings and seeing them take their place in the flower bed, there is an added something that really seems to complete this process when you grow vegetables. For me that is picking, cooking and eating the plants I have produced -complete satisfaction. You don't need a huge piece of land to create a successful vegetable plot and there are many different ways of vegetable gardening. But first there are a few points to consider when designing a plot.]]></description>
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<title>What Can You Grow in a Hydroponics Grow Tent?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:01:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Those who are experienced in indoor gardening know that there's no limit to what you can cultivate in one of these interior grow systems, but for some beginners, there might be questions about the limitations of a hydroponic grow tent and what kinds of plants can be nourished inside it. More detail on these kinds of high design hydroponic grow systems will show that these tent containers work much like a traditional garden in the sense that gardeners can choose any kind of plant for indoor cultivation.]]></description>
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<title>Gardening How To: Growing Organic Tomatoes From Seed</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:23:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learning to grow organic tomatoes from seed is easy. Gardening how to step by step.]]></description>
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<title>What Exactly Is a Bonsai?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:17:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bonsai is an art form that originated in China. It became popular in the west through the influence of the Japanese culture. The term, bonsai, literally means 'a plant in a tray.' The commonly accepted meaning today is 'a tree in a pot.']]></description>
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<title>How To Attract Bees To Your Vegetable Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:40:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever grown beautiful, healthy vegetable plants that produce little or no vegetables? Many vegetables such as peppers, squash, zucchini, and watermelons require pollination. And guess who does this job for you? Bees and a few other insects. Here's a few tips on how to make sure these busy workers are plentiful in your garden.]]></description>
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<title>Do I Really Need To Buy A Kitchen Countertop Compost Bin?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:55:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you think having only a few kitchen food scraps each day eliminates the need to buy a countertop composter. Here is what might happen.]]></description>
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<title>Plants for a Shady Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:17:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For most gardeners an important consideration when choosing a house is the aspect of the garden. Ideally we would all like a south facing garden with an open sunny aspect. But this is not always possible. It is true to say that everyone has a bit of shade in their garden, either from a fence, a building or trees. However, don't despair. If you do have a shady garden or an area in your garden that stays sunless for most of the day, there are plenty of plants you can choose that will thrive in such conditions. Here are just a few.]]></description>
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<title>Xeriscape: Attracting Butterflies to the Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:10:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all like to have butterflies in the garden, but you may be thinking about re-landscaping your yard using the water conservation principles of Xeriscaping and worried that the new plants in your landscape will no longer attract the swallowtails, sulphurs and gossamers you love. In this article we will look at what plants attract which butterflies and how to incorporate them into your landscape design.]]></description>
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<title>Things to Know About Hedge Trimmers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:45:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When looking for garden hedge trimmers it can be a bit confusing with the different types available these days, choosing the correct hedge trimmer for cutting your hedge is one decision you need to get right. You can find that these machines come in three different varieties, there is the cordless trimmer, mains powered trimmer, and the petrol trimmer.]]></description>
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<title>Tips on Buying the Right Lawn Grass Seed</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:36:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When looking to buy lawn grass seed people can often get confused as to which grass seed would be best for them; there is a wide variety of different grass seeds to choose from to grow a vibrant garden lawn. Making sure you get the right seed for your particular area is half of the battle to growing your own garden lawn, you just have to do some research online to find the correct type of seed for you.]]></description>
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<title>A Basic Introduction To Organic Gardening</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:33:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So just what is organic gardening? It is not just the latest fad to help save the planet and make you feel that you have played your part in that. The most basic answer can be thought of as gardening without the use of any of the many makes of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on the garden. And by becoming an organic gardener you can even save money.]]></description>
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<title>Grasslin Timer - Control Is All Important in Any Indoor Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:30:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the optimal results, you need to have full control over all aspects of your indoor garden. Plants need certain conditions to grow healthy and hardy. In addition, unless you spend every moment of your day in the grow room, you need to use automation to keep those conditions ideal. One way to do it is to use a timer.]]></description>
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<title>Ideal Tips for Growing Tomatoes</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:04:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tomatoes can be started from seed, but most gardeners buy small plants and put them in the garden in a warm and sunny spot. They must have a great deal of full sun to ripen satisfactorily on the vine. Decide if you want to start tomatoes from seed, indoors, about eight weeks before the last frost warning, or buy small plants to set out in the garden after the chance of frost is past.]]></description>
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<title>Gardenia Plants and Gardenia Flowers - Facts and Care</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:42:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gardenia plants give gardens that fresh white tropical look. The gardenia flowers' fragrance feeds the senses with their intoxicating scent that transports gardeners to a scenic tropical island somewhere in the South Pacific.]]></description>
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<title>Getting Started With Vegetables</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:10:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Think you can't grow your own vegetables? Think again with these (almost) indestructible vegetables. Learn how to grow your own chives, leeks, English spinach, snake beans and spring onions.]]></description>
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<title>Artificial Grass: Install It Yourself</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:43:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Installing Artificial Grass can cost a lot of money but if you do the installation yourself, you will save yourself as much as fifty percent of the cost. For lawns that look great and give you years of pleasure do your research and learn the correct way to lay down artificial grass and choose the right grass for the type of use.]]></description>
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<title>Prevention And Cures For Pests in a Home Vegetable Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:31:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The earlier the presence of pests is noted, the easier they are to control. Most pests multiply very quickly and will spread from plant to plant (just to make your life difficult!). In the early stages it is sometimes possible to destroy visible pests by picking them off plants. Usually, simple methods of control are inadequate. Much as I hate to admit it, most pests can be killed by the application of a suitable pesticide.]]></description>
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<title>Knowing When To Plant Herbs Is Vital</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Again it is also sometimes easier to start growing certain herbs than others so one needs to make sure that they're able to actually cultivate the ones that they want. There are multiple uses for these kinds of plants. Some people like to use them in order to extract their medicinal properties which can sometimes be very beneficial to one's health. Others will decide to use them in tea and flavoring in food. Therefore it is essential knowing when to plant herbs.]]></description>
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<title>Discover Types Of Herbs That Can Be Grown In The Home</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:25:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From iced tea to high end cocktails there are no end of drinks that can be punched up with the addition of a little fresh mint. Not having to pay for the cost of purchasing it is really just a bonus once you consider the amount of flavor it can offer your culinary efforts. If you are looking for a good test plant this would be a really good choice to consider further.]]></description>
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<title>How To Grow An Organic Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:07:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may have finally decided that enough is enough, it is time to take the responsibility of providing yourself and your family with chemical free, great tasting, highly nutritious food. You now realize the only way to do that is to grow your own food organically. So, the question is how to grow an organic garden?]]></description>
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<title>3 Best Tips for Home Organic Gardening</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:07:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People often think that gardening is hard work and not worth the effort for what they receive in vegetables for their family. Could it be that home organic gardening can be fun and easy? By fun and easy I mean there is work to do, but that work can be made a fun project for the family and not a chore that must be done.]]></description>
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<title>What Is The Best Organic Gardening Fertilizer?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[People who are new to organic gardening often think that organic gardening fertilizer is just another kind of fertilizer in a bag. If you are a true organic gardener this is not the case.]]></description>
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<title>Incorporating Manure in Your Home Vegetable Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:50:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was reading an article the other day in Mother Earth News magazine about a family in California that made a lifestyle change to be more self reliant and work hard towards being more self sustaining. One of the portions of the article talked about the important role their chickens played in tilling the land and adding their own manure to it so that they can grow fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in fertile soil.]]></description>
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<title>The Reasons Why You Need The Lawn Sprinkler Systems</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:12:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was really impressed with the advantages that this particular system has given me yet another view to my garden. Applying some lights with assorted colors would make it look like a light show at night.]]></description>
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<title>How To Produce Sweet Fruit On Your Own Fruit Tree</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nothing is more fun and rewarding than growing your own fruit trees. There are many benefits to having a tree in your garden. Trees are fantastic for what they do for the environment. They provide you with shade, condition the soil, and filter clean air. You and your family will get a chance to enjoy tasty fruit from your own yard. This is good for saving money, but it also makes you feel comfortable knowing you are getting tasty fruit that has not been sprayed with chemicals. These trees live very long, productive lives, giving you and your family enjoyment for years.]]></description>
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<title>Using A Small Yard For Growing Food</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:30:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lots of people have become very interested in staying healthy these days. Many organic goods from the nearby grocery store can fill the void, but they frequently cost way too much to make using them for everything doable. Given the expensive prices and limited selection, lots of people have resorted to using their backyard for growing. Anyone can be a successful grower even with no backyard, but there are some important factors to consider before making a purchase.]]></description>
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<title>Starting Seeds Indoors</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:48:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The number one reason for starting seeds indoors is to get a head start on the growing season. This is especially important if you are in a northern location that takes longer into the season to remain warm. Starting seeds indoors allows you to grow healthy seedlings that will be healthy and prepared to be placed in your garden.]]></description>
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<title>The Caveats of Growing Basil Indoors</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:40:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Choosing basil for your indoor herb garden is good, however you must learn the caveats to growing basil indoors. Basil requires adequate light, balanced hydration and a proper environment to thrive.]]></description>
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<title>Creating and Planting a Herbaceous Border</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:38:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If like me, you are a bit of a traditionalist as far as garden design is concerned, then you will more than likely already have a herbaceous border as part of your garden design. The term herbaceous border means a collection of plants, normally perennials, arranged closely together to create a spectacle of colour and shape in a border normally arranged either side of a lawn. The herbaceous border first became popular during the Victorian era and was further popularised by celebrated gardeners of the early twentieth century such as Gertrude Jekyll.]]></description>
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<title>Growing Herbs in Pots</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:45:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Growing herbs in pots is very rewarding, as it offers a great deal of flexibility. You have the option to move plants indoors to a sunny windowsill when and if the weather takes a turn for the worst. You can move the plants around the yard depending on the time of year.]]></description>
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<title>4 Landscaping Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:20:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people are not aware that you can take a sample of your soil to your local county extension office for testing. They will test the soil and tell you exactly what nutrients are missing, and what specific level of fertilizer you need to use.]]></description>
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<title>Looking After the Plants in Your Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping a garden isn't as easy as laying out a plan, planting a few plants and sitting back to watch them grow. Those plants will need a bit of looking after. This may seem an obvious statement to those of us whose enjoyment centres around working in our gardens more than sitting in them, but it is worth mentioning a few essential jobs you will need to make time for in looking after the plants in your garden.]]></description>
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<title>Reasons That You Should Reconsider When Using Hydroponics</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:17:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a gardener, sometimes you have to decide whether or not to take your hobby to a whole new level and get into an exciting field like advanced hydroponics. When you are thinking about this decision, you need to make yourself aware of all the different benefits as well as challenges that you could face both during the initial setup of a hydroponics garden as well as what you will face when the plants start growing. The first thing that you need to get straight in your mind is that with new things you try, you will probably fail.]]></description>
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<title>The Proper Conditions for Planting Bulbs</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:19:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many find gardening a relaxing and fulfilling hobby. Growing your own fruits, vegetables, and berries at home offers significant savings over purchasing them at the supermarket while delivering superior flavor and the assurance of an all-natural growth process. Growing flowers is an easy way to add splashes of beautiful color to your environment.]]></description>
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<title>Growing the Rosemary Plant and Its Uses</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:40:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Rosemary plant is essential to any summer garden. Both cooks and apothecaries have used this plant since the beginning of time.   Rosemary is known for it's healing abilities.]]></description>
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<title>Top 5 Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:34:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many different vegetables that you can grow in your garden this year, but I have, what I think, would be the top 5 best. These are easy to grow, hardy and will give you more vegetables than you know what to do with. They are all very storable, so you can either can or freeze them to enjoy until the next season. Of course, we all know that fresh vegetables not only taste better but are much healthier for us too.]]></description>
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<title>Picking The Right Variety Of Grapevine For Your Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:37:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are thousands of different species and combinations of grapevines in the world. Picking the right one to grow in your garden is based on many factors.]]></description>
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<title>When Is a Weed Not a Weed?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is an accepted definition of a weed as merely 'a plant that is in the wrong place'. What happens if we turn that definition on its head? When most people think of weeds, they think of plants like grounsel, chickweed or dandelion. These plants are easily described as weeds because they aren't particularly attractive or showy and they are considered a nuisance for invading the vegetable patch or growing in between paving slabs. We perhaps don't often stop to consider that some common and popular garden plants can also behave like weeds, and they do.]]></description>
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<title>Buying A New Greenhouse</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:26:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What should you consider before buying a new greenhouse? Take note of several important things before spending money on a new greenhouse for your garden.]]></description>
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<title>Garden Water Features</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:25:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Garden water features are of course water features for your garden and this means things like waterfalls and fountains that you can use to add atmosphere and scenery to your garden relatively easily. When you add a water feature to your garden there are many types to choose from, from natural looking rock pools with built in fountains that will blend into the fauna and greenery in your garden, to more modern looking arrangements using stone balls and other features. There are many benefits of water features and if you choose a good one for your property then you...]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Companion Planting</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The concept of companion planting is not a new one. The first settlers described how Native Americans would plant pole beans along with the corn. The obvious advantage to this is that the robust corn will help hold up the beans, but also - and unknown to science at the time - Rhizobium bacteria colonies on the beans help recapture nitrogen for the legume, so both plants benefit. This symbiosis is at the heart of companion planting.]]></description>
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<title>A Great Lawn And Garden Invention - The Weed Eater</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:49:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was born in 1966, and lived in Atlanta Georgia. If you know anything about the greater Atlanta area, then you knew we are known for our spring time emergence of flowers, flowering trees and lush green lawns. ]]></description>
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<title>An Introduction To Herb Gardening</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:40:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Botanists will simply describe herbs as any plant that doesn't have a permanent woody stem. Essentially this means any plant that is not a tree or shrub. Most gardeners would define herbs as plants that we grow to add flavour to our cooking but this definition falls down when you consider rosemary is a shrub and bay leaves come from a tree.]]></description>
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<title>Some Tips on How to Improve Your Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:49:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article discusses tips on how to improve your outdoor area. This is perfect for those who are planning some renovations or improvement in their house. Your house will be completely beautiful and presentable if you will also spend time improving your outdoor area. It is not enough that you have great interior and inside look of the house, instead you should also take time to fix your garden or outdoor area.]]></description>
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<title>Plants To Use In A Xeriscape</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:09:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many articles out there discussing Xeriscaping in general terms, but in this piece I would like to be more specific about choices for Xeriscape plants in Texas, and even more specifically, Central Texas. For someone who is thinking about changing to a more water conserving landscape it is sometimes frustrating to read information on the subject but still be none the wiser as to what the new garden will look like. It's all good and well saying that there will be blooms and textures, but what exactly are we looking at? In this article I will pick some of my favorites and discuss why I would choose them.]]></description>
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<title>Garden Shrubs for Different Seasons of the Year</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:18:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Shrubs are a useful asset to any garden. They add height and architectural interest. Evergreen shrubs added to herbaceous borders can give substance to a border and hold interest during winter months when most perennials die down. For the most part they are hardy and easy to maintain, requiring little pruning, and long lived. Here is a guide to a few of my favourite shrubs which will add interest to a garden at different times of the year.]]></description>
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<title>Which Flowers To Plant For All Season Blooming</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:53:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a garden set up with plants and flowers for all season blooming is the dream of many gardeners. Most gardens, however are rather small, and have other restrictions as well. Is it possible to create an all year round blossoming garden with few varieties?]]></description>
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<title>Growing Several Herbs in One Container</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can grow several herbs in one pot, but you will want to consider each herbs characteristics. Some herbs are cable of over taking everything and squeezing out the other herbs. Consider herbs that are capable of sharing the same soil, weather and how their roots grow.]]></description>
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<title>An Introduction to Growing Your Own Herbs</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:21:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you considering growing your own herbs? For beginners and intermediate gardeners. Find out the different conditions you should consider when deciding to start your own herb garden. Not all herbs grow in the same conditions. There are certain things that should be considered before venturing into the backyard to plant your favorite herb.]]></description>
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<title>Tree Pruning And Trimming Services For The Best Results</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:14:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Experts performing tree pruning and trimming services make it seem easy, but there is so much more to it than just cutting here and there. While some tasks can be done on your own using your pruners and saws, most of them are best left to the pros. According to the experts, the right pruning and trimming has to do with what portions to cut, how much, and when to do it.]]></description>
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<title>Sun System 2 - Methods for Getting Your Indoor Garden Up and Running</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:41:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You can speak to gardeners all over the world. They will likely disagree on many things. However, you need to use a few basic methods for indoor gardening success. First, do your plant homework first.]]></description>
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<title>Dog-Proofing a Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:37:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Making a garden safe for a dog to play in can be more difficult than initially expected. Dogs are curious creatures that will try to find their way out of a garden, and could also ruin the hard work of avid gardeners. This article explores ways to make a garden dog-friendly.]]></description>
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<title>Should You Use Organic Garden Seed?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:45:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes organic gardeners question if they should use only organic garden seed. That is a question with a simple, but complicated, answer.]]></description>
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<title>Homemade Hydroponics - Don't Talk to Plants, Listen</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:22:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting into homemade hydroponics is a game of pleasing plants, giving them exactly what they need to become the best they can be. Horticulturalists agree, the plants will let you know as soon as something is wrong.]]></description>
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<title>An Introduction to Viticulture</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:54:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Viticulture is a vibrant and unique gardening experience. Learn how to grow grapes and the joys they provide in the following text...]]></description>
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<title>Introducing Bokashi Compost To Your Compost Heap</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:53:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you've started with your Bokashi Composting System and you're wondering what to do with the waste once it's fermented, this article is for you. Bokashi make a great addition to your compost heap. Read here to find out more.]]></description>
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<title>How To Easily Build An Organic Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:18:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are new to gardening, or have been gardening for some time conventionally, you may want to know how to build an organic garden. Most people garden organically because they want to keep as many chemicals out of their body as they can. Eating foods that have been raised organically is an easy way to get a lot of chemicals out of your system.]]></description>
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<title>What Does the New USDA Frost Zone Map Mean to You?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:29:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You may have been gardening your whole life and never knew that your corner of the country is in a zone. A plant hardiness zone that is. If you live in the United States of America like I do (and you may having something equivalent outside of the USA), then you will come to know, as your vegetable gardening experience continues to grow, that the country is broken into plant hardiness zones.]]></description>
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<title>How to Successfully Germinate Chilli Seeds and Other Plants Using A Propagation Kit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:53:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to grow your own chillies and other herbs at home and are having problems germinating your seeds? Find out some simple germination tips that can help you to easily achieve great germination every time.]]></description>
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<title>Early Spring Gardening - Starting Seeds Indoors</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:29:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Spring is coming! New beginnings and new gardens await us in the very near future. You can get a jump start on the season by starting your seeds indoor. Find out how.]]></description>
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<title>Develop a Good Eye When Shaping Your Bonsai</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:07:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pruning a Japanese maple bonsai tree may look like a standard cut and wire, but bonsai keeping is close to an inspired art form. The sight of those miniaturized trees in beautiful pots can be breathtaking especially if the bonsai has been shaped delicately and carefully.]]></description>
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<title>What You Need to Know About Square Hydrangeas</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:55:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you noticed that peculiar cubical block of hydrangea flowers in the hotel concierge desk or in a fancy restaurant? Did the stunning square arrangement make you stop? It is unique and may look hard to do, but it isn't.]]></description>
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<title>February Jobs in the Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:55:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you look carefully you will start to see the first signs of spring in the garden this month. Catkins appear on trees, the first bulbs start to poke their heads trough the soil and a few brave flowers begin to appear. With January over, gardeners begin to look forward to spring. But this month can be slow to develop in the garden, so use the time to finish those winter jobs still left to do. Here are the main jobs you should be getting on with this month in the garden and a few of the plants that will be looking their best this early in the year.]]></description>
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<title>Creating a Lavender Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lavender is a large family of plants, some annual, others perennial, some hardy and others tender. It is a plant well worth collecting and if you have some space in your garden, why not create a small garden devoted to the species. Here is a short guide to creating a small lavender garden which measures 15 feet square, including preparation, types of lavender you might like to grow and some companion plants.]]></description>
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<title>Simple Seed Germination Test</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:29:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you gardened before, chances are you have some seeds laying around that you never planted. You might wonder if they're worth planting this year, or if you should just buy new seeds. Fortunately, there is a simple experiment you can do to answer that question! This article will show you how to do a seed germination test.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build the Perfect Garden In a Tiny Space</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Nowadays people are finding it very hard to care for a home that has a lot of garden space. People who work all day prefer to have a small garden in their home instead of caring for a big garden, which takes up more time for maintenance. So if you've been looking for a few garden landscaping ideas for small gardens, read on.]]></description>
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<title>Amazing Ideas To Do a Beautiful Garden Makeover</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a magnificent garden waiting for you at the end of a long day can be a breath of much needed fresh air. The fresh green grass, colorful flowers, the aroma and other features can make you feel like you're one with nature. Constructing a garden and later maintaining it so the natural beauty isn't lost is very crucial.]]></description>
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<title>Amazing Tips to a Naturally Beautiful Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:39:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People always look for ways to improve the beauty and quality of their surroundings. There is nothing better than greens when it comes to natural beauty. So gardens play a vital role in increasing the beauty of a house or a park.]]></description>
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<title>How To Keep Un-Wanted Guests Out Of Your Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:31:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how to keep critters and pests out of your garden? You now want to have a full crop with beautiful results, what could be more frustrating than disappearing food? There are many simple ways to beef up security on your garden without costing you a ton of money. Protect your investment of time and money by building or growing a security barrier. Here are just a few ways you can protect your delicious fruits and vegetables. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Shake Up Your Garden and Add Pizzazz</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:49:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gardening is both art and nature. Here's a few tips on how to add artistic pizzazz to your garden. ]]></description>
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<title>How To Start Seeds Indoors</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:36:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even a rocket scientist can start seeds indoors and may need such a hobby for relaxation from his regular duties or just have food to eat. The following list simplifies the chores involved with starting seeds and getting plants ready for your spring garden.]]></description>
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<title>DIY Hydroponics and Strawberries</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:29:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why hydroponic strawberries grow so well. Usually strawberry plants are grown with their root systems suspended and this is when the nutrient infused water is passed over them. In essence the water is just a replacement for soil which in soil growing is what holds the nutrients that the plants needs.]]></description>
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<title>Container Herb Gardens Made Easy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:44:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Contemplating your own container herb garden? Planting a collection of pots with fragrant herbs to snip and enjoy all season is a great idea!]]></description>
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<title>Winter Garden Jobs in the Tool Shed</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:19:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On a cold winter January day what better job than opening up the tool shed and taking stock of your garden tools. Look at what may need replacing and think about those tools you might like to buy for the coming season. If we are all honest with ourselves, how many of us gardeners really make enough time to look after our garden tools, clean, mend and sharpen them? After a hard day in the garden it is much easier to put them back in the shed and forget about them until we next need to use them. But a clean, sharp tool not only works better but makes life easier for you! After all, if you try and cut bread with the blunt end of the knife you aren't going to get very far! So here is a short guide to cleaning and maintaining your tools.]]></description>
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<title>All About Hydroponic Organic Gardening</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:12:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hydroponics gardening is a technique in which plants are grown in a soilless medium with the help of water and nutrients. This indicates that plants can be grown indoors inexpensively, regardless of season or climate and you can have more growing cycles per year due to a faster growth rate. This prolific technique of gardening has emerged as one of the best alternatives to land farming.]]></description>
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<title>Bird Feeders and Attracting the Beautiful Birds That Come With Them</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:21:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for decking ideas to take your garden to the next level, a bird feeder could be just the thing you need. A bird feeder is a table or platform that you put bird food on, usually in a home gardening environment. Using bird feeders can inspire great landscaping ideas for gardens, and ultimately turn your garden into a home for any wild birds passing through your neighborhood.]]></description>
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<title>How to Give Your Garden the Wow Factor In a Small Yard</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:19:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most people would love to have a garden around their home. But few people have a large amount of space to design a big garden. That's where coming up with creative landscaping ideas for gardens comes into play.]]></description>
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<title>Growing Herbs From Seeds for Good Health and Great Tasting Food</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:30:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I love growing herbs from seed. With a window sill and some sun, you can grow pretty much any type of herb year round, almost anywhere in the world. My favorite to grow for its wonderful aroma, is basil, but I love the taste of fresh rosemary on chicken. Herbs are easy to grow and maintain and the best part, many are healthy for you. Growing herbs at home is like growing medicine that makes your food taste better. Something that cough syrup won't do.]]></description>
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<title>Helpful Information If You've Decided To Plant A Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:32:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having decided to plant a garden, there are a few things to take into consideration. How much garden space is available? Is the soil prepared and ready to plant? How long is the growing season? What types of plants are desired to be grown? Is a garden hard to maintain?]]></description>
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<title>Picking The Right Fruit Tree For Your Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:31:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to decide what fruit tree to plant in your garden. Advice to help the decision making process to pick the right fruit tree for your garden.]]></description>
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<title>The English Educate America On Herbs, Circa 1912</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:32:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How a book, "Culinary Herbs", published in 1912 taught Americans the value of herbs. Americans learned how to grow tasty, healthy seasoning ingredients in their backyards.]]></description>
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<title>How to Make and Maintain a Bog Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:03:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a number of reasons why you might want to create a bog garden. If you have children and are worried about the depth of water in a pond, a bog garden is a good shallow alternative. If you have a redundant or leaking pond, you can easily turn this into a bog garden. And, if you have a naturally waterlogged area in your garden the answer may lie in making a wetland garden. You can also add a boggy area on to the edge of an existing pond. A bog garden will not only provide an opportunity to grow a different and attractive set of plants in your garden, it will also attract an abundance of wildlife. Here are a few tips on how to go about creating one and which plants to choose.]]></description>
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<title>Reusing Things In The Garden</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:27:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's easy to reuse things to save money in the garden. This list of suggestions can help you start reusing more things than you'd imagine!]]></description>
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