Author: Marina

HOW TO GROW STEVIA PLANTS

from motherearthnews.com Growing stevia is easy in well-drained beds or large containers, and the leaves can be dried for winter use like any other herb. Stevia grows best in warm conditions similar to those preferred by basil. Plants grown in…

TIPS FOR FERTILIZING VEGETABLE GARDEN

Fertilizers are categorized by the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, or the N-P-K ratio. High Nitrogen Requirement Vegetables that require high nitrogen levels include beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Asian greens, potato, leek, spinach and Swiss chard. High…

HOMEMADE FERTILIZERS

BANANA PEELS – Eating a banana helps replenish lost potassium. Roses love potassium too. Simply throw one or two peels in the hole before planting or bury peels under mulch so they can compost naturally. Get bigger and more blooms.…

SQUARE FOOT GARDENING (HERBS)

from gardenweb.com: Quick Row-garden-to-Squarefoot translations: Thin to 12 inches = 1/1 Thin to 6 inches = 4/1 Thin to 4 inches = 9/1 Thin to 3 inches = 16/1 Thin to 2 inches = 36/1 Scatter = scatter (Some things…

VEGGIES AND GREENS FOR PARTIAL SHADE

Greens that thrive in partial shade: Arugula, endive, watercress: 3-4 hours of sun per day. These greens welcome shade as they tend to bolt and become bitter in too much sun or heat. Asian greens (bok choi, pak choi, komatsuna,…