Photography by mycookinghut on Flickr.
June 25, 2008
June 24, 2008
Veggies in the Shade
Q: “My vegetable garden space is in tree shade about half the day. Which vegetables are most shade-tolerant?”
A: “Because sun equals energy, the less work a plant must do to make a crop, the better its chances in shade. ‘Leaves, roots, flowers, fruits’ is a useful mnemonic.” (Read more…)
July 10, 2007
Pet-Safe Plants
“Lots of dogs and cats like to chew on leaves, stems and berries. Most of the time, there’s no ill effect. But some plants–such as golden pothos, dieffenbachia, some philodendrons and dracaenas, and peace lily–can be toxic to dogs and/or cats; depending on the variety of plant and the size and weight of the animal, effects can range from mild oral irritation to poisoning.” (Read more…)
July 2, 2007
Poison Ivy
Not sure if it’s poison ivy? Find out by looking at these photographs of posion ivy and its imposters. It’s important to know the difference.
June 19, 2007
June 12, 2007
June 11, 2007
Gardening Photo Contest
Kidsgardening.com is a $250 gift certificate, $100 gift certificate and $50 gift certificate for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for winners of a gardening photo contest. Entries are due by September 15, 2007.
Gardening with Children
Helpful tips from the BBC about gardening with children:
Garden Clipart
(More from designedtoat.com.)
clip art subjects:
fall & autumn leaves
flowers
flowers & bees
flowers & butterflies
green leaves
roses
