Category: Home Garden

FEBRUARY GARDEN PLANNING

ALMOST TIME TO PLANT SOME SEEDS! It’s still chilly here on Pacific North West Coast (Vancouver BC, Canada), but as per WEST COAST SEEDS Planting Chart for February, some plants could still be planted in the ground next month. I’ll…

SEEDS TO START IN AUGUST

from westcoastseeds.com Here’s the list of seeds to start in August for fall and winter harvests. These fast-growing seeds are cold hardy, and will thrive as the nights get cooler in late August and September. Check the first average frost…

TOMATO LEAF SPRAY

from podgardening.co.nz Ingredients: 2 cups of chopped tomato leaves 2 cups of water strainer, muslin or coffee filter to strain solution spray bottle How to make: Soak 2 cups of chopped tomato leaves in 2 cups of water overnight. Strain…

NEEM SPRAY

from discoverneem.com Some insects are more persistent than others. A preventative neem spray can be weaker than one used for fighting a severe infestation. For a neem garden spray 0.5% to 1% is a good general purpose solution. Depending on…

COMPOST AND VERMICOMPOST TEA

from wormcompostinghq.com What is compost tea? Compost tea is a tea made from steeping (or brewing) compost instead of tea leaves. It isn’t appetizing for you but your plants will love it! The nutrients and beneficial microbes in the compost…

HOW TO USE WORM CASTINGS

from wormfarmingrevealed.com Worm Castings Usage In Gardens Worm castings is used by several landscapers and gardeners who appreciate the short AND long term benefits of worm castings. The cast has a time released process that many have come to appreciate.…

SEEDS TO START IN MARCH

from westcoastseeds.com   The last average frost date for south coastal British Columbia is March 28. This is a handy reference point for all your garden planning. Basically, this is the month gardeners must use to get ready to take…

STEPS FOR HEALTHY LAWN

LAWN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE from dnv.org   SPRING LAWN CARE A well established healthy lawn requires less water, care, and maintenance during the summer. The following is a list of a few things that you can do now to help ensure…