DIY Hydroponic Garden Tower The History of Hydroponics The word hydroponics comes from two Greek words, “hydro” meaning water and “ponics” meaning labor. The concept of soil less gardening or hydroponics has been around for thousands of years. The hanging Gardens of Babylon and The Floating Gardens of China are two of the earliest examples …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Aeroponics for Beginners This is a really simplified small model of an aeroponics garden system. It’s small enough for beginners to easily handle while they learn the best methods for the plants and environment they will be using. It doesn’t take an abundance of water to begin either, only …
Clever Garden Tricks We all want beautiful bountiful gardens. Why bother otherwise? But at times the weather, the critters, and the local soil just seems to fight us every step of the way. Sometimes the traditional answers to those nagging issues don’t work or really aren’t doable or affordable at the moment. So Listotic has come up with …
Planning for Your Spring Garden ** YOUR SPRING GARDEN ** Well, it’s almost Christmas. I hope you and your Family are enjoying the fairly mild weather, and the hustle and bustle of the Holidays. We’ve had our first couple cold spells, and all the leaves have pretty much fallen from the trees. If you are …
10 DIY Greenhouses Many gardeners need to extend their growing season due to seasonal climate changes. But not all gardeners can afford to purchase a greenhouse kit nor have one especially constructed for their needs. Some gardeners would prefer to DIY their greenhouses no matter what! There is just something about doing it yourself especially …
Some posts may contain affiliate links. Growing in an Unheated Greenhouse Now that the open air gardening season is finishing up. It’s time to begin the greenhouse season. What you decide to grow will in part be determined by the type of greenhouse you have. One should always grow what you eat of course. It …
Uses for Recycled Wood Ash Since the beginning of time nature has done its own recycling of wood ash. When a tree in the forest is hit by lightening it creates fire. After the fire the ashes resettle into the earth making the soil rich and fertile again. Gardeners reproduce that natural process by emptying …
Growing Micro-Greens Micro-greens are a great way to increase your nutrient intake, and can be grown year round. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Maryland found that leaves from Micro-greens actually have more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. Micro-greens are the first true leaves produced from …
Lasagna Gardening Lasagna Gardening is a no-dig, no-till organic gardening method that will give you rich soil that requires little work from the gardener. The name “Lasagna Gardening” is actually the method of building the garden. You add layers of organic materials that “decompose” over time, and results in soil that will help your plants …
DIY Stinging Nettle Fertilizer I am continually amazed by the uses of these nasty weeds! If you have ever inadvertently wandered into a patch of stinging nettles you completely understand why I referred to them as nasty weeds. They can cause serious injury if you are not careful, so please always wear thick work gloves …
