Fantastic Information Resource

By Sadaajit 23 September, 2010 gardening, information

If you are new to gardening, or recently moved to a new location, a visit to your local Agricultural Extension Agency can reap you a ton of information about growing plants successfully in your particular area.

Unlike books and videos, that are more general, the information you get will be very specific to your local growing conditions. They take into account soil type and weather patterns specific to your region.

They have many free booklets on when to plant things, what varieties [...]

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A New “Green” Avalon

By Sadaajit 7 September, 2010 gardening

Avalon is a mythical island off the coast of England, dating from King Arthur’s day. According to Wikipedia, Geoffrey describes Avalon as: “The island of apples … gets its name from the fact that it produces all things of itself; the fields there have no need of the ploughs … and all cultivation is lacking except what nature provides. Of its own accord it produces grain and grapes, and apple trees grow in its woods [...]

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