How to use Nematodes in your garden
What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are microscopic, unsegmented worms that exhibit a simple, tubular body structure....
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By jmehta@gardensalive.com / June 17, 2010
Starting Seeds Outdoors – Direct Sowing
Some varieties of vegetable and flower seeds can be started outdoors. Preparation is an important factor in successful outdoor seed starting. The seed starting site should be in a suitable condition; the soil should be free of weeds, large stones and debris and be broken down as finely as possible to a fine tilth. This can be achieved by forking over the top few inches of soil, then raking it to as crumbly a texture as possible.
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By E Hollister / June 2, 2010
Growing Great Melons!
On a hot summer day, few things quench your thirst and inspire fond memories like feasting on a slice of succulent red watermelon. Try growing watermelon, cantaloupe, or honeydew melon, and you can relive those wonderful memories and at the same time spare your wallet and your taste buds from bland, expensive supermarket produce.
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By jmehta@gardensalive.com / May 5, 2010
The Minimalist Garden: Vegetable Seeds
Fresh veggies have lots of advantages. You know where they came from, you know what was put on them, and you will never get anything fresher. Ideally, you’ll want to start them from seed, so that you can be in complete control of your garden edibles. That’s why we’re focusing on vegetable seeds!
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By E Hollister / April 14, 2010
Attracting Good Bugs to Your Garden!
Gurney’s Beneficial Bug Blend! This superior blend of flowers and herbs has been specially formulated to attract beneficial insects to your garden.
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By E Hollister / April 7, 2010
Home Sweet Home – How to Grow Fruit Indoors!
I’ve always had luck with run-of-the-mill tropical houseplants, but I had no idea that growing fruit indoors would be just as easy! And there’s nothing like biting into fruit you’ve picked fresh off your plant...in early spring!
Read MoreNew Gurney’s YouTube Videos!
We’re super excited here at Gurney’s, because we just released a ton of new Spring Gardening Videos over on our YouTube channel! Hosted by Felix, our leading horticultural expert, the new videos cover topics ranging from spring pruning to winter clean up! We show you how to prune peach trees, apple trees, bush cherry trees, grape vines, blackberry plants, pear trees, and more! We talk about container gardening, indoor citrus care tips, and even blueberries.
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By jmehta@gardensalive.com / March 25, 2010
Starting Seeds: Homegrown Value
Here at the Seed Starting Blog, we're all about seeds. We love seeds, seed-starting, and gardening in general. That's why we have this blog - so we can share our thoughts with you about what we love! Make sure you check out our HUGE selection of seeds over at VegetableAndFlowerSeeds.com!
Read More By E Hollister / March 24, 2010
Grow Up! – The Vertical Vegetable Garden
Do you picture a typical vegetable garden as a vast area, with neat rows stretching to the horizon? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. If your garden area is limited, you can save space by doing something your mother probably told you– “Grow Up!”
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By E Hollister / March 10, 2010
The Minimalist Garden: Vegetable Seeds
Fresh veggies have lots of advantages. You know where they came from, you know what was put on them, and you will never get anything fresher. Ideally, you’ll want to start them from seed, so that you can be in complete control of your garden edibles. That’s why we’re focusing on vegetable seeds!
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By E Hollister / March 3, 2010
How to make your own Herbal Tea
It’s easy to make your own from fresh herb leaves picked from the garden for a special treat! For a good mint tea, pick about a half-cup of leaves, packed, then bruise them on a cutting board.
Read More By jmehta@gardensalive.com / February 22, 2010
Welcome to The Seed Starting Blog!
Welcome to the best destination for all your Seed Starting needs! This blog is brought to you by Gurney’s and VegetableAndFlowerSeeds.com, the NEW one-stop seed store!
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By E Hollister / February 17, 2010
Here’s to Houseplants (part 3)
If you choose the right plants and provide what they need, your houseplants and fruit trees will be a lovely addition to your indoor garden for years to come!
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By E Hollister / February 10, 2010
Here’s to Houseplants (part 2)
In addition to containers and potting mix needed for healthy houseplants, there are other variables that need to be taken into consideration. All plants need the basic elements of soil, water and light to grow in your home garden.
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By E Hollister / February 4, 2010
Here’s to Houseplants (Part 1)
just love indoor gardening, from tropical house plants to fruit trees – it’s a great way for me to get my gardening “fix” during the cold winter months. There are so many different kinds of plants that you can grow indoors – it’s impossible to provide a single list of dos and don’ts. But there are some general how-to houseplant guidelines you can follow.
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By E Hollister / January 27, 2010
Hybrid vs. Heirloom Tomatoes
So you want to grow tomatoes, but you don’t know where to start. With so many different varieties, it can be a bit confusing at first. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll be planting tomato seeds and plants with ease in no time!
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By E Hollister / January 20, 2010
Gotta Have It™ White
If you like sweet corn, this is sure to be your new favorite. Picture the richest, sweetest, most flavorful corn you’ve ever tasted. Got it? Now add a whole lot of sugar – that’s what Gotta Have It tastes like. You’ve never had corn this sweet!
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By E Hollister / January 4, 2010
Nonna’s Prize Tomato
Take my word for it; this is the richest-flavored tomato you will ever grow! It resembles an heirloom tomato in looks, but grows like hybrid, which is something I’ve personally always looked for in a tomato seed.
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By E Hollister / December 22, 2009
Happy Holidays from your friends at Gurney’s!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your friends at Gurney’s Seed & Nursery! Christmas is my favorite holiday. Getting together with family, eating great food, giving and receiving gifts…
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By E Hollister / December 16, 2009
Treated Seed: Corn and Peas
Treated seed is so much easier to grow, because it has a hard coating to enhance germination and plant strength. All of our pea seed and sweet corn seed varieties are treated, including customer favorite, Gotta Have it Hybrid Sweet Corn!
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By E Hollister / December 9, 2009
How to Winterize Your Trees
Winterizing is the best thing you can do to ensure that your tree or shrub stays healthy through the cold season and comes back full force next spring, especially if you’ve recently added some young flowering trees or shrubs to your landscape this year.
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