Local community gardens

The Food for Everyone Foundation is a Non-Profit organization that travels around the world teaching people in impoverished areas how to grow gardens which will yield five to ten times more than traditional gardening methods. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of this organic gardening method is that it allows a family to feed themselves and earn a highly important income.  This income is many times reinvested into a larger garden the following years.  This continuous cycle of reinvestment is... Read Full Story

Dandelion! The Ultimate Weed! Some people like the sight of yellow dandelion flowers in their lawn. Others may even appreciate their skyward-stretching puffballs. But if you're not one of those people, we can suggest some natural and organic methods for controlling dandelions. Pulling dandelions by hand is not that easy, but it can be done. You need to get the whole tap root out—if you don't, the piece you've left in the ground will sprout new foliage and, eventually, yellow flowers and... Read Full Story

Fertilizing the area where you intend on gardening or growing anything is very important.. Fertilizing the area insures big blooms in flowers and huge mouth watering vegetables. There are 2 different types of fertilizer. Synthetic fertilizer is bought in a store however will provide no extra nutrition to the area that it is spread. The other is organic. Organic usually comes from a compost pile or could be manor . These add extra nutrition to the surrounding area and is beneficial to the... Read Full Story

   by: Ray Fiedler Sunday morning, January 13, 2008, under cloudy skies and temperatures in the very low forties, one selfless man and his daughter, decided to take on the leaves at English Oak Park.  Francisco Razo and his 17-year old daughter Nancy, without being asked began blowing and raking leaves in the children’s play area of English Oak Park.  When approached by one local resident, Razo who lives on English Oak Drive explained that he wanted to do something to make the play area... Read Full Story

Hello, I or rather my garden has been the victim of crime. I hopped downstairs this morning to find a large bin bag dumped on the path which was bad enough. It was only as I got closer I noticed a bag of broadsheet newspapers deliberately and maliciously dumped on a selection of helpless seedlings. Broadsheet newspapers- if even the educated classes have descended into barbarism what hope is left? Sadly that wasn't the worst of it the evil swine had also ripped out a beautiful fuchsia in full... Read Full Story

Hello, Much as it pains me to admit it I'm getting humped in this war. Today's attack involves the theft of a plant with red flowers (I don't know it's proper name). I presume the individual (s) responsible for this intend to continue until there is nothing left. All was well when I checked on the plants at about 11:30 last night. The next time I checked them 10:30 am today the plant was gone. It's the thought of them sitting in their manky student flat giggling at old Bo Selecta videos... Read Full Story

The unique style is what attracts many people to grow Bonsai trees in their home. However, some people prefer to have them decorating their outdoor landscaping. Being the same type and species of trees does not mean they won’t have different characteristics, mainly their size. Outdoor Bonsai trees will grow much larger due to their environment. Indoor bonsais are generally certain types of tropical trees. They grow quite well indoors. These trees can be placed outdoors for a period of time... Read Full Story

Take some all purpose cooking flour and lightly dust new sprouting seeds. Sure It will turn them white but bugs hate it and can't digest it. Flour works all through the blooming season on all kinds of plants, any shape and size. It is a affordable, environmentally safe way to protect precious seedlings until they are large enough to fend for themselves. Now that is simple!!! Read Full Story

An adorable accessory for the Baby Spring Float . Three-position adjustable, removable canopy protects baby from the sun and folds for storage just like the Baby Spring Float . Features an adorable "rainy day ducky" design and includes a carry/storage bag. 34"L x 30"W x 3"H. 1.64 lbs. Ages 9 to 24 months. Features Mesh playspace for toys and splashing. Dual inflation chambers and low seat for enhanced security. Carry and storage bag included. Three-position, adjustable and removable canopy... Read Full Story

The main reason people opt for a pop up gazebo is its versatile usage, strong and stable structure, and ease of setting up. The necessity of assembling the unit (as other type of gazebos present) simply does not exist here and with the great number of designs available this type of gazebo is ideal for such a variety of areas and activities, be it weddings, barbecues, shows, family parties and so on. Read Full Story