Transplanting leggy seedlings
While starting plants from seeds the developing seedlings will grow in the direction of the light. This is called Phototropism. If the...
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andrew murphy
- Mar 4
- 6 min
Seed Starting Basics
The following information covers the key basic elements in starting most seeds indoors. It addresses the information needed for the large...
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andrew murphy
- Mar 1
- 3 min
How to successfully start Peas early in the spring
Planting peas for that early crop takes a couple of tricks. While peas are one of those crops that enjoy the cooler temperatures of...
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andrew murphy
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Pruning Hydrangeas in the Spring
While the proper time is to prune your Hydrangeas right after they bloom to ensure that you have blooms next year there is a need to know...
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andrew murphy
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Saving Your Berry Patch Pollinators
While blackberries and raspberries are self-pollinating the assistance of insect pollinators will help to improve the size of the fruits...
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andrew murphy
- Jan 28
- 2 min
3 Shelf Seed starting shelf Build
Materials 3 shelf wire rack Lights Barrina T5 LED 2 ft 1 by 2 inch pine boards 4 pieces about 12 inch long ( used to mount lights to wire...
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andrew murphy
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Growing Sweet Peas from seed
Perfect for picking, fragrant sweet peas are easy to grow and come in a range of beautiful colors. You can grow them in pots or in the...
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andrew murphy
- Sep 10, 2022
- 2 min
Growing Garlic
Fall is when you want to plant your garlic. It is perfect to make use of the space in the garden over the winter months and will be...
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andrew murphy
- Aug 14, 2022
- 5 min
Silica bead method for drying flowers
How to preserve flowers from your garden to last months How the magic happens Drying time 3 to 5 days Silica is a manufactured desiccant...
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andrew murphy
- Jul 11, 2022
- 7 min
Training a new Grape Vine
The time spent training the vine in the first 2 years of the live of your grape vine will ensure a manageable plant that produces the...
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andrew murphy
- Jun 12, 2022
- 2 min
Pruning Figs for increased Yields
This covers information on how to get your fig plants to create the largest crop possible. I grow a variety called Chicago fig that is...
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andrew murphy
- Jun 11, 2022
- 2 min
Pruning Blackberries
Left to their own devices the canes can grow over ten feet in length. I prefer to keep them a bit more manageable and improve the number...
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andrew murphy
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
Carying for Grape vines in spring
Now is the time to prepare your grape vines tp produce the best crop later in the year. As your vines break from their winter rest you...
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andrew murphy
- May 22, 2022
- 3 min
Planting Dahlias
The most important thing is to start with firm solid tubers. They should not be wrinkled or contain any soft brown areas which are the...
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andrew murphy
- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
Care of Beeswax Wraps
Beeswax wraps are Beeswax wraps help limit the plastic in your home. Beeswax wraps help limit plastic pollution globally. Beeswax wraps...
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andrew murphy
- Mar 23, 2022
- 2 min
Tomato starting from Seed
The reason to start tomatoes from seed is the wider variates that become aviable to the home gardener. Starting tomatoes from seed is...
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andrew murphy
- Mar 12, 2022
- 4 min
Starting those specs of Dust
Crowded Seedlings In starting seeds for the new year, for the tinny ones such as foxgloves and oriental poppies which are like specks of...
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andrew murphy
- Jan 30, 2022
- 2 min
Controlling Fungus Gnats
Fungus gnats or soil gnats what every you may call them they are one of the most common pests for those starting seeds indoors. Fungus...
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andrew murphy
- Jan 29, 2022
- 5 min
Soil Blocks for Seed Starting
Soil blocks are great a great option for starting seeds. They help promote a good root system by a process called air pruning. This is...
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andrew murphy
- Jan 21, 2022
- 2 min
Starting Bare Root Strawberries Indoors
When you receive your bare root strawberries from your favorite online supplier such as these. If is too early to plant out in the garden...
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