Category Archives for "Green Home"
April 5, 2013
- in Green Home , Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
Success Tips for Hardening Off Seedlings
Moving from an indoor environment to an outdoor one is a very big adjustment for a plant. After all, in your home or greenhouse, the temperature is constant, watering is regular, and there is no wind nos pests to contend with. Outdoors, on the other hand, plants confront wind, extreme temperatures, animals, and other harsh […]
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April 2, 2013
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Quick and Easy Steps for Starting Seeds Indoors
I’ve vowed to grow vegetables this year. Yes, this is coming from the woman whose house is “where plants come to die.” I’m particularly interested in growing food that’s not GMO — which means I need to learn to grow from seed — and not waste those heirloom seeds I buy. Does starting seeds indoors […]
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April 1, 2013
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Use the Internet to Plan Your Garden
Winter’s taking a long time leaving us, and Spring seems to be shy this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning your garden yet. In fact, one of the fun things about gardening is you can start planning even while it’s snowing! And nowadays it’s gotten a lot easier and more fun, thanks […]
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March 21, 2013
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Early Spring Pest Control in Your Garden
Now that the weather’s warming up, are you looking forward to gardening? During the first warm days of spring, bugs are not always the first thing on your mind. They haven’t yet made the forceful appearance they’ll make in the summer, so it’s easy to get a false sense of security about these little pests. […]
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March 18, 2013
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
DIY Ant Control
Have you ever had an ant problem in your home? We have. In the end, a combination of things finally got rid of them. While an ant infestation is no fun, the good thing (if there is a good thing) about ants is that they are not as destructive as, for example, termites. Nor are […]
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