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Farm Food Family: Organic Gardening

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Organic gardeners use compost, companion planting, cultural strategies, mechanical barriers, physical controls, biological controls, and organically acceptable sprays to grow plants without harmful chemicals. When used correctly, organic gardening methods can exceed the efficacy of conventional chemicals in your vegetable, flower, or herb garden. You can enjoy organic gardening all year by applying organic principles to your houseplants, greenhouse, or hydroponic garden.

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Top 15 Flower Meanings: Flower Symbolism and Significance from History

September 30, 2020 08:41 - 5 minutes - 7.11 MB

Throughout history, especially during the Victorian era, an almost secret language of flowers has been used to convey messages. Many cultures around the world have used plants and flowers as symbols; they represented gods, spirits, important landmarks in life, religious occasions, and so on. During the years leading up to the Victorian era, they took on a different sort of symbolism. They became almost a language unto themselves, allowing people – particularly young men and women, who the ...

How To Grow and Care For Bottlebrush trees

September 20, 2020 07:46 - 16 minutes - 21.2 MB

For gardeners or homeowners seeking a beautiful, unusual addition to their yard, the bottlebrush tree may be a perfect choice. This plant, which is actually a shrub and not a tree, is native to Australia. Because there are so many different varieties available, gardeners can choose the bottlebrush tree that suits their yard, climate, and taste the best. Learn more: Tips on growing and care for Bottlebrush trees Follow Farm Food Family on: Pinterest Twitter Facebook Hosted on Acast. Se...

Popular Types Of Palm Trees With Pictures

September 18, 2020 11:07 - 10 minutes - 13.4 MB

If you want to make a bold statement be it for your outdoor garden or your indoor aesthetics, palm trees are always a good choice to start from. Contrary to what most of us ordinarily know, these tropical trees come in many shapes and hues and colors. In this article, we will focus on the types of palm trees and we shall answer key questions about palm trees that anyone who wishes to take a chance on it for their gardens would know.  Learn more: 31+ Popular Types Of Palm Trees With Pictur...

Calathea: Growing and Care For Rattlesnake Plant, Zebra Plant

September 18, 2020 07:29 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MB

Calathea plants are some of the most popular houseplants. Even though they are not originally meant to be grown indoors, a lot of people decide to do it because it’s not just simple, but fun to do it as well. In today’s Calathea types and care guide, I am going to talk about what are the most popular Calathea types, and how to care for the Calathea plant in general. You will learn how to water, propagate, prune, fertilize, and re-pot your Calathea plant in no time! If you are interested in...

Different Types Of Flowers With Names and Pictures

September 18, 2020 07:08 - 2 minutes - 3.85 MB

There are more to flowers than just being classified in terms of colors, when to use them, what to use them for and when they bloom. If you really want to get a full grasp of everything, you have to understand the different types of flowers and some of their classifications. If you are interested to know them all, read on because we covered everything for you.  Learn more: 350+ Different Types Of Flowers With Names and Pictures Follow Farm Food Family on: Pinterest Twitter Facebook H...

How To Get Rid Of A Lawn Full Of Weeds

September 17, 2020 15:19 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MB

So now it’s autumn, and the beautiful rain can’t wait to water your beautiful garden. You look outside your house every morning and notice that some beautiful flowers are starting to flourish. You like the work you’ve done so far to plant your lawn and have that stunning look. But wait! Do you know that as the rains water your plants, the weeds are also benefiting? In fact, some weeds tend to grow at a very fast rate, and very soon, they’ll overtake your green grass. So, what do you do? Of ...

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