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...slow-growing life form made up of a fungus paired with either blue or green… More
Wolf lichen, or wolf moss lichen, is the only known poisonous lichen species. This… More
Treeflute lichen is typically found on the surfaces of trees, where it spreads out… More
...ot reproduce by seeds. This group includes ferns, fungi, algae and mosses. More
The mushroom is a fungus that grows wild in many areas. Since many types… More
Plants need three basic components to survive: water, air and sunlight. Each of these… More
...hich makes mushroom cultivation easier than areas with lower humidity. Mushrooms require water to… More
Shitaki mushrooms have become popular because of their smoky and distinct flavor. The mushrooms… More
Getting rid of the ants invading your garden doesn't have to involve breaking out… More
Roses can be an idyllic addition to any garden or landscape, but they can… More
...from the overall aesthetic quality of your trees. Getting rid of this moss and… More
...ful and vigorous plant, the rose of Sharon can be started from cuttings, division,… More
A world without topsoil is a world without plants and food production. Topsoil is… More
House plants get flies because the moist, organic matter that is part of good,… More
...een circles can be from a wide variety of species within the Basidomycetes class,… More
Lettuce lichens are dual organisms that consist of a fungus and a cyan bacterium.… More
...ive. Branches weaken and fall during heavy winds. Getting rid… More
Getting a head start on your spring garden. More
Growing and using echinacea to heal ailments and aid prevention. More
...n wide varieties, but they can largely be treated with ground up cornmeal. Discover how… More
...t how to apply granular products for killing ants with fertilizer spreaders with help from… More
...way and cleaned up. Get rid of ants in your house with tips on both… More
...tainer or ceramic container. Grow tulips in a pot with tips from an experienced gardener… More
...in a garden involves shading out their sun source with newspaper or overgrown grass, working… More
...rias that grow in the water. Preserve cut flowers with tips from a gardener and… More
One way to get rid of grub worms in a lawn is with beneficial nematodes.… More
Organic fertilizer is composed of aerobic bacteria that are beneficial to both humans and plants.… More
...up vents and using mothballs in dark, quiet areas with advice from the owner... More
Organisms, like fungi, earthworms, and insects, continue to keep your plant's soil healthy. Learn about… More
... house and painting it to get rid of a woodpecker with advice from the… More
... in your EarthBox in this free video on gardening with an EarthBox. More
...om robust plants back into your soil. Learn about getting into seed saving from an… More
... ammonia can also be used as an odorous repellent with help from an instructor… More
...lps get rid of these ground-nesting bugs. Consult with a professional before attempting to kill… More
...t until the garment can be dry cleaned. Learn how getting to red wine stains… More
...d of dust on wood blinds, wipe between each blind with a duster, or close… More
Getting rid of rats without poison requires taking away their food source and blocking off… More
... tree. Keep bugs and fungus away from peach trees with information from the owner… More
...Remove residual paste after taking down wallpaper with advice from a professional house cleaner... More
...as orange oil, in areas that have become infested with earwig bugs. Find out how… More
...de sprays on pear trees in the growing season and fungicide sprays during the winter… More
...nd out how older peach trees will need more water with information from the owner… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin organizing the bathroom of your home in… More
...exican sage cuttings after planting them in soil; get professional tips and advice from an… More
... to your houseplant life? Learn how to add Moss & Lichen to houseplants in… More
Natural pest control can work wonders on your organic garden - as long as you… More
Looking good and why not! Learn beauty and fashion tips for houseplants in this free… More
Learn tips & techniques for preserving flowers in this free online instructional gardening video, including… More
Learn tips and techniques on how to begin cleaning your belongings and organizing your home… More
The basics of organic gardening are covered in this free educational video series. More
Orchid malls and their benefits are discussed in this free educational video series. More
Tips for ordering gravel to make a gravel road, smoothing out humps and lumps, gravel… More
...lourish in different soils. Learn about gardening with different types of soil from an award-winning… More
getting proper coverage with a lawn duster is easy with these tips, get expert advice… More
Tips on getting to know your garden so that it grows successfully in this free… More
Learn tips on how to get started using a wood splitter in this free how-to… More
Find out what the ingredients of good compost are, plus learn how microorganisms break down… More
Learn how to cut the main load-bearing branch from trees in this free how-to video… More
HELP! My tomatos are getting some kinda gross rot on them, right on the bottom of the tomato, I have found about 5 like this already! Does anyone know what this is and how to prevent it? More
Can anyone tell me in these pictures where I'm supposed to pollinate? Is it behind the flower, inside the bulbous yellow part inside the flower, on top of the un-opened flower???? I have no clue. I've got lots of blooms and no fruit. :confused: More
...e are 3 of them! I been watching them and I think within a week it will flower, I am hoping anyways:) More
Very ambitious undertaking. More
:( Can anyone tell me how to get cucumbers to climb? I'd appreciate the information. I am thinking the trellis needs to be on a slant? Help please!!:rolleyes: More
[/size]:confused: Does anyone have an idea on getting rid of sparrows:mad: . I have taken down the houses and feeders.They are so bad they chase out all the other birds. They even attacked a hugh wood pecker drinking out of my pond. He has stayed around all winter. They dive… More
Dear Gardening Friends, A week from today is the big day for my Beloved and me. It's a busy, stressful time as many of you know from experience, so I am likely not to be around much. If you miss me, please take a moment to think good thoughts, pray… More
i don`t think that this female rose brested grosbeak likes woodpecker`s More
... but my problem is not growing something -- it is getting rid of mint. When we bought this home (Highlands, N.C), MINT was growing on the side of an embankment -- we have tried a lot of things -- hand pulling it, cutting it… More
...e from my planter. How do i get rid of it without getting stung by the mean bugger?! :mad: The last time i got stung I barely touched it. My fingure hurt most of the day. Hubby… More
I have planted hybiscus at my house for 5 years now. I have some that come back up every year and for some strange reason I can plant them on this one side of my house and they NEVER come back up. Now I have 3 tree and 8 plants.… More
I often find yellow leaves on my potted hibiscus. Some days I don't, but other days I find a bunch. (I've been pulling them off.) Is this normal for a hibiscus? Is there anything I can do to prevent it? More
Subject: starting Tomato Seeds+++ a friend sent this to me. Date: 01/06/2000 11:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time By: Carolyn Male There's no one way to start seeds but there are a few things that MUST be done or you tempt fate. Translate, you have lousy or dead seedlings. LOL First,… More
...May 2006 Pictures depicting the method I chooose, with captions on the bottom left of the pictures. 2006 Experiment: There is a lot of babble from commercial interests about growing tomatoes upside down. Mostly about supplying the containers. There are few convincing pictures on the internet, so I… More
It seems I have become involved in gardenguides haphazardly. It was on 7/22/07 I became a member while in search for help in caring for caterpillars. I have met new friends, found invaluable info and even set up a blog. I don't know if this INTRODUCTIONS was to introduce yourself… More
...of all grass in my front + back yards and replace with clover, flowers, shrubs, etc. I'm thinking I'd Roundup all the grass; wait a month, till the dead grass and then plant. Help! What do you think? Also, there's a gillion types of clover.… More
...ng soil. I was wondering if there's a good way to get rid of this? They're rather large pots, so I'd like to avoid re-potting them. The plants are chives and peppermint. Organic methods are preferred. More
Hello, if I get my friend who lives near the redwoods to fetch me a few cones about this time, about what percent of the hand gathered seeds would germinate? Should my friend get both the green cones and the brown cones? When I get them, what is the best… More
Just wondering if anyone else had problems getting on here since they changed the message forum/ community forum? I have had teoubles for the jast few days getting on here!!! My usual way of getting on here, I could not until now, and had to go a different way!!! Just… More
... before planting, I cut them and dust the cut end with Captan (spelling?) fungicide... It helps heal up… More
...over. Last Spring...quite by accident, we started getting hummingbirds on our porch. They were enjoying our Petunias I had put in our 5 long porch railing planters. All the previous years, I had put Moss Rosses in… More
...dent, money is definitely a factor. Any advice on getting started composting, and doing… More
...a and this year she wants to make lots more. So I started some tomatoes and peppers indoors. The problem is I started them too soon. I now have about 25 Roma, 25 Super Steak,… More
...d be greatly appreciated. The rose plants I wanna get are about… More
...eed to add handrails, cover a crappy cement stoop with wooden steps and make new steps on the side of the porch (it's a wrap around) - a few pics for effect. So far… More
...dnt find seeds either...so was wondering are they started from seeds?? ~C~ More
... site today! I started some seeds inside for my vegetable garden. They are doing so well i am not sure they will last in the flat that I started them in until safe from the first frost! When do I need to move them… More
...rry, I was too tired when I registered to come up with something witty. haha) I'm a college student about to graduate from Oklahoma Christian University (Oklahoma City) in December with a bachelor's in Youth… More
I found a whole bunch of these mushrooms in my yard today. :eek: I've never seen this many mushrooms here, only the occasional one popping up. Anyone know what they are? I'm not going to try eat them, but just curious as to what they are. The first picture is… More
Don't be silly, leave them be! They are all just part of the garden and are just helping to decompost all the "untreated" mulch into soil. Nice colony of Bird's Nest! The black structure in the cup are the spore cases. When it rains the raindrops hit the spore case… More
...f they can start budding, then maybe it`s time to get myself busy and get some work done. And work I did! All… More
...d great success with seeds so far in '09. We have started zinnias, cosmos,sunflowers and hollyhocks. I am going to study up and try to start some perennials.:D Oh yeah, I forgot the morning glories, moonflower vines, wild flowers and nasturtuims. Oh how I love to see a… More
yup lol im at matc south campus (milwaukee area technical colledge) for it computer suppurt specalist i have 1 online course AND thats the bulk of the headache lol online they say i need some workbook yet they didnt have it at south campus so we wewnt to downtown camput… More
I know some fungi are good, and some not so good. I use a lot of organics, and I often add them to my watering can. At the bottom of the can, I have sediment. When this sediment lays on top of the ground near my plants, sometimes some mold/fungus… More
...have 4 cabbage growing but I do not know if these fungi are safe to be near growing edible plants. I… More
...eaper than buying seedlings from a nursery. Can I get an amen! Are there any seeds I can start in August? I'm in Eugene, OR. More
Went out today to put my veggies back in their- spots after moving them around to keep frost at bay if it happens- and low and behold I look over and there is a flower up and out!!! I planted these back in early June, did not know if they… More
...r the first time in years because we was over run with striped wingless chipbirds this summer. (striped wingless chipbirds = Chipmunks )Cleaned a disinfected the feeders today will fill them up Thursday. More
.... He was not sick, he just needed some alone time with mom. I have been wanting to start my seed so bad and today there was just no reason not to. He has been asking to plant the seens since V… More
...t I have won first place at the local county fair with red ripe tomatoes several years in a row...… More
What is this fungi/mushroom? More
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