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Getting Rid of Dandelions
Friday, 24 May 2013 09:30
News Talk CKOM Interview with Spencer Early - June 2012. Topic: How to get rid of dandelions and the use of pesticides.
Click here to listen to the interview: www.ckom.com/sites/default/files/RBSHOW%20SEG3_6.mp3
There are both organic and traditional ways to keep dandelion weeds under control. Organic gardeners will prevent infestations by plucking seed heads by hand, or digging out the roots using tools. Using corn gluten is another organic option that controls the pre-emergence inhibition of dandelions (existing weeds are not affected). Traditional gardeners can choose a selective herbicide. Recommended Product: Weed-B-Gone a selective herbicide that uses iron, a natural way to rid your lawn of dandelions. Weeds absorb iron through leaves and roots. Iron oxidation causes weeds to dry up, turn black, shrivel and die.
Hardening Off Your Plants
Tuesday, 30 April 2013 14:06
If gardeners have started their plants in the house, now that the weather is starting to warm up it is time to start hardening off your plants. If the weather is +5 or warmer start taking your plants outside every day. Start with a couple hours and slowly start increasing the time a little bit every day until it is planting time. Make sure when you first start putting them out that you put them in a well protected area out of direct sun and wind. Make sure also that you keep them well watered as being outside will dry them out quicker than inside.
Onions, Garlic & Potatoes
Friday, 26 April 2013 16:07
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Onions are cool weather crops. Plant late spring and start to develop bulbs as the temperature rises. A natural pest repellent and great for companion planting.
Yellow Dutch Onions – An all purpose onion that is great for cooking and green onions. Has a sharper taste than Spanish onions. Stores well.
2013 Spring Bulbs
Friday, 15 March 2013 17:23
Just a heads up to all gardeners that spring bulbs are arriving. Bulk Stargazers, Glads & Bulk Glads, Irises, Dahlias, Hostas, Ranunculus, Caladium, Tuberoses, Anemone, Tigridia, Acidanthera, Ismene, Liatris, Sparaxis, Freesia and Lilies. Here are a few helpful hints for growing some of your favorite spring bulbs.
Begonias
It is time to start your begonias. When starting your begonias start them in a nice light seedling starter mix. Make sure you do not cover the small indentation on the top of the bulb until it starts to sprout then gently fill it in. Keep the growing medium moist but not overly wet. Use a fertilizer with a higher middle number such as 10-52-10 so you do not get too rapid of growth and therefore keeping the stem strong.
March & Seeds to Start
Friday, 01 March 2013 10:09
Begonias are in. Petunias, gazanias, impatiens, lobelia, peppers, pansies, celery and ornamental grasses should be started now.
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