Archive for the 'University of Gardening' Category

Cut Down on the Greenhouse Gases of your Vacation by Travelling by Rail

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Trains are something that folk think as straightforward and mega quick to be on, there’s no problems checking in, standing around to get your suitcase and going through annoying security checkpoints when you are trying to get to Lisbon. It is simply fantastic. So you simply go to the correct rail station, find your departure […]

Pond Construction

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

The location of your pond should be decided. You’ve picked a good spot in your yard where you can see the pond from different places, and it’s near enough to the house so you can see it from a window. This is really part of the fun because you can visualize the landscaping ideas you’ll […]

How To Plant And Care For Geraniums

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Geraniums have long been a popular plant for both outdoor and
indoor use. The common geranium can be grown in beds or
containers and will do well in either. The ivy leafed geranium
is a natural for hanging planters. The Regal or Martha
Washington geranium does not do well outside and should be
indoors.
Growing Geraniums In Beds
To plant geraniums […]

Three Stumbling Blocks to Growing Grapes in the Backyard

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Are you one of those home gardeners that don’t know the threestumbling blocks to successfully growing grapes in your backyard?Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
I have grown grapes successfully under the worst of conditionssince 1975 and I can tell you that most of the problems gardenersencounter are because they don’t understand the nature of thebeast that […]

Making Your Home Blossom is Easy

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Having trouble getting a room in your home to have that certain charm you’re looking for? Searching for that perfect painting, sculpture, or table lamp can often be time-consuming, pricey, and/or lead to fights with your spouse. But, one simple and often overlooked way to add harmony to any room is with fresh cut flowers.
Flowers […]