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• Growing our own in Melbourne, Australia Self Sufficient Gardens Report

  A research project discussing sustainable, self-sufficiency gardening in Melbourne has found an increasing trend toward sustainable, self-sufficient gardening and highlights broader influences impacting on this, and uncovers a variety of community gardens and educational opportunities. The research involved consultation with many participants at the forefront of community and self sufficient… More

• Growing our own in Melbourne, Australia Self Sufficient Gardens Report

  A research project discussing sustainable, self-sufficiency gardening in Melbourne has found an increasing trend toward sustainable, self-sufficient gardening and highlights broader influences impacting on this, and uncovers a variety of community gardens and educational opportunities. The research involved consultation with many participants at the forefront of community and self sufficient… More

• growing basil in screened patio in ft lauderdale

  ...d on leaves of basil in particular. what is best, organic if possible, way to eliminate these and any other pests… More

• What is growing?

  2 days in the ground and my peppers, tomatos leaves ,....all is covered with this white? What the heck is going on? It does not brush off...the leaves are actually turning white? http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/mwoodil/Picture489.jpg More

• slow growing echinacea

  ... flower bud about to open, but absolutely no leaf growth at the bottom of the plant. It is planted in full sun. What is the problem, and how can I stimulate the plant to develop a lush growth… More

• What are you growing?

  ...his will be my first garden in the new house. I'm growing: Beefsteak tomatoes Cherry tomatoes Cucumbers Bell peppers Summer squash Scallions Just added: Lavender Chives Garlic chives Peppermint Lemon boy tomatoes chamomile Wildflower mix More

• MY herb guide site, may help you out w/your herb growing...

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• Growing Garlic in a flower pot as an Herb

  ...arlic in a flower pot. I use the green tops as an herb to salads and cooking they are wonderful for spicing up meals and salads without using the garlic clove itself. the green tops after getting about five or six inches… More

• Roses not growing. : (

  ...nted 5 new (bare root) rose bushes January. 3 are growing 2 are not. They all have the same amount of sun, water, food, air .....:confused: The two are far apart from each other I don't think they are diseased but I don't know for sure. Please, help. Know… More

• Garlic trouble growing........

  Have red the info on growing garlic & it says garlic from grocery store is fine for starting my own. BUT..that garlic comes from China. Probably grown in contaminated soil.Wouldn't this contamination be transferred to new growth? I've tried it with garlic from seed catalogs & didn't get anything but… More

• Peppers not growing

  I am growing a banana pepper plant. I got 4 peppers from the plant and that's it!! The plant is still growing tall and healthy-looking but the plant isn't friuting!! Help!! :confused: More

• Help on growing mushrooms

  ... am trying to find someone that has experience in growing mushrooms. I have a basement and want to grow button mushrooms for my own consumption. Can anyone give me some plans on how to build growing tables and where I might… More

• First time growing green beans (bush) and bell and sweet/caynne peppers in containers

  Bell peppers have flowers and some have fallen off along with stem. Is that suppose to happen? I'm not sure how big my containers are but they hold an 8lb bag of potting soil. There's only 1 plant in each pot. Is the pot big enough? Now to the green… More

• Lupines growing slowly/stopped growing

  ... plants in last fall and they came up and started growing, but they're just sitting there now for the past month doing nothing. No growth, no buds, certainly no flowers. These plants… More

• GROWING TOMATOES AND CILANTRO FROM THE SEED

  ...al citrus trees, two mango trees, vegetables, and herbs. I want to know how I can continue my garden for years to come by extracting and planting their seeds. Specifically, the tomato and cilantro tree, but a general… More

• Soil mix advice for thymes and herbs

  ...ng strip and I want to plant thymes and other low-growing evergreens, maybe some small heathers and rosemary and other perennial herbs. I need to add several inches of soil, and I know they like it sandy. Is sandy loam… More

• Spreading/Blanketing Herbs

  I'm new to herb planting and want to plant some herbs behind my house. I have banana trees planted about 6-7 feet from the back side of my house and hate cutting the grass behind the trees. I'm thinking that I can find some spreading herbs that would prevent the… More

• info about herbs

  ...iends, i'm seeking a technical informations about growing,harvesting and conservati- ion herbs,and i'm seeking friends who are intresting in gardening herbs More

• Organic Potting Mix

  ...t I have never made my own organic mix. I will be growing tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, peas, cucumbers, radishes, and herbs. This… More

• growing herbs with shade...

  I'm trying to start a small herb garden. The issue is that I have lots and lots of trees around me thus I am left with shade and get maybe an hour or two of sunlight a day. I've done years of landscaping in the past but am new to… More

• Growing Herbs?

  I don't know what zone you are in but most herbs die down for the winter...annuals are quick to start in Spring, like dill, basil.....perennials like chive, parsley etc. need a rest period....they all need a lot of sun and heat...the few times I have tried it, they quickly turn… More

• Growing herbs indoor

  I would like to grow some herbs indoors over the winter. Has anyone done this and how would I go about it? I do not have window space, but I do have a light table. More

• peppers & herbs

  ...owing peppers like cayenne & jalapeno near my herbs affect the flavor on mint, sweet basil, etc.? More

• Herbs.. What are the most common and most used?

  ...g very hard on. I also have a few different herbs growing, but would like to know which herbs are the most beneficial and aren't hard to prepare for teas, medicinal… More

• What Are You Growing This Year?

  ...sunflowers, shallot sets, zinnias, and some fresh herbs. I need to get my seeds started soon, I'm running way behind this year. More

• best path ways for organic raised beds

  ... and weed eat it. I have to fight to keep it from growing up through the beds.… More

• Planter box herbs

  I have several herbs growing in my window sill. All of them are doing exceptionally well (so much that i can't use them fast enough!). The only one that I am having problems with is my dill. I grew them all from seeds and the dill was sturdy and strong,… More

• some help fer someone new ta seed growing

  from another gardening board ok well im tryin ta start seeds an get good established plants before its time ta take them outside (late may early june by the time i usially get to it actually after my birthday usially--6-4) so yea ive been saving seeds from apples oranges i… More

• Mystery Herbs

  ... help identifying. This first one is a volunteer, growing in our 'back 40'. I think it's Borage, but I'm not sure: http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f60/Sorellina66/PossiblyBorage071806.jpg This one was given to us at a plant swap a year ago. It's growing in my boyfriend's… More

• Unusual Herbs?

  ... anyone else here growing any less common/unusual herbs? I myself am trying to grow Lovage, Rue, Wormwood and Stevia. The Lovage and Rue I am interested in because I am a mythology buff. They were both commonly used by the Ancient Romans, and were mentioned in several ancient writings.… More

• new to growing herbs

  I want to try growing herbs for cooking this year. Which kinds should I try? Do they need sun or shade? More

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