Garden Supplies News

Yet another report confirms that growing your own vegetables is becoming ever more popular. “According to November’s Edible Gardening Trends Research Report sponsored by the Garden Writers Association, food gardening will continue to be big, with 37 percent of the households surveyed planning to expand their food garden this year. Many seed companies are paying attention to how this translates to sales of new offerings for 2010.”

After considering the technical difficulties of producing new crop varieties the article lists “Trendy seeds for 2010″. It’s an A to Z from ‘Agnes’ cucumber to ‘Zesty Blend’ microgreens. Read more..

If the above list has fired up your enthusiasm to have a go, but you’re not quite sure where to start, this article will point you in the right direction. Sarah Henning leads you through the process starting with how to pick your site, whether to use a raised bed or containers, what to grow and how to prepare your soil. Her 7 point check list ends with the final instruction: “Eat. Harvest your garden’s bounty and enjoy every last bit!” And there’s a handy planting timetable as well. Read more..

Finally the February issue of Garden Ramblings is now online. Do take a look.

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1. Growing Vegetables On A Balcony Or In A Jar
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