Mocktail or Cocktail Gardens!
Why not dedicate a portion of your garden beds to a mocktail or cocktail garden?
Grow fresh ingredients like berries, fruits, tiny tomatoes, cucumber slices for garnish, and a variety of herbs like mint, lavender, and rosemary.
Why not dedicate a portion of your garden beds to a mocktail or cocktail garden?
Grow fresh ingredients like berries, fruits, tiny tomatoes, cucumber slices for garnish, and a variety of herbs like mint, lavender, and rosemary.
Tiny tomatoes can be grown at home from seed or can be purchased as potted seedling plants from a plant nursery. If growing from seed you order your Tiny Tim tomato seeds in the winter or early spring and plant them indoor 6--8 weeks before the last frost in your area.
Plant your Tiny Tim plants in nutrient rich soil that drains water easily. Place the plant in a sunny spot where their leaves get direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours per day.
Tiny tomatoes grow best in moist organ soil. Anything too dry to wet makes the plant susceptible to various infections.
Plant your Tiny Tim plants in nutrient rich soil that drains water easily. Place the plant in a sunny spot where their leaves get direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours per day.
Tiny tomatoes grow best in moist organ soil. Anything too dry to wet makes the plant susceptible to various infections.
To grow blueberries, chose large containers with drainage holes.
* Use potting mix designed for acid loving plants or mix sandy soil with peat moss and compost.
* Plant the bush in the container and water it well
* Add mulch on top of the soil to keep in moisture
* Place the pot in a sunny spot
* Keep the soil moist
* For best results, plant the blueberries in full sun, acid soil rich in organic matter
*Test the soil pH and adjust as needed
* Prune and maintain the bushes regularly
* Consider planting multiple varieties close together for better pollination and fruit yield.
* Use potting mix designed for acid loving plants or mix sandy soil with peat moss and compost.
* Plant the bush in the container and water it well
* Add mulch on top of the soil to keep in moisture
* Place the pot in a sunny spot
* Keep the soil moist
* For best results, plant the blueberries in full sun, acid soil rich in organic matter
*Test the soil pH and adjust as needed
* Prune and maintain the bushes regularly
* Consider planting multiple varieties close together for better pollination and fruit yield.
Steps to grow cucumber
* Prepare your soil by mixing in rotted organic matter and manure
* Install a trellis system for the cucumber to grow on
* Plant the seeds or seedlings into already moist soil and keep it damp
* Thin to 3- 4 strong seedlings when they are 1-2 " high
* Keep plants well watered especially during dry spells
* Protect cucumbers from unexpected frost or chilly nighttime temperatures early in the season.
Remember, cucumber are high yield plants that are relatively to grow in a backyard garden. Bush varieties of this tasty vegetable can even be grown in containers on an apartment porch or balcony.
* Prepare your soil by mixing in rotted organic matter and manure
* Install a trellis system for the cucumber to grow on
* Plant the seeds or seedlings into already moist soil and keep it damp
* Thin to 3- 4 strong seedlings when they are 1-2 " high
* Keep plants well watered especially during dry spells
* Protect cucumbers from unexpected frost or chilly nighttime temperatures early in the season.
Remember, cucumber are high yield plants that are relatively to grow in a backyard garden. Bush varieties of this tasty vegetable can even be grown in containers on an apartment porch or balcony.
How to grow pears, successfully.
* Plant pears trees in early spring
* Chose a sunny location the receives at least six hours of sunlight per day
* Ensure well-drained soil mixed in organic matter
* Be cautious with nitrogen -rich fertilizers to prevent susceptibility to fire blight
* Consider fire blight-resistant types and rootstocks if you live outside of dry western regions.
* Prepare the planting hole by digging into the same depth as the pot and double the width
* Dig a square-shaped hole that allows the roots to spread out evenly in the surrounding soil
* Top dress the hole with generous mulch and well- rotted manure
Plant bare root pear trees during their dormant period, typically between November and March.
For potted pear trees you van plant them at other times of the year.
* Plant pears trees in early spring
* Chose a sunny location the receives at least six hours of sunlight per day
* Ensure well-drained soil mixed in organic matter
* Be cautious with nitrogen -rich fertilizers to prevent susceptibility to fire blight
* Consider fire blight-resistant types and rootstocks if you live outside of dry western regions.
* Prepare the planting hole by digging into the same depth as the pot and double the width
* Dig a square-shaped hole that allows the roots to spread out evenly in the surrounding soil
* Top dress the hole with generous mulch and well- rotted manure
Plant bare root pear trees during their dormant period, typically between November and March.
For potted pear trees you van plant them at other times of the year.
Rosemary is a delightful herb known for its aromatic leaves and culinary versatility. Whether you're planting it in your garden or nurturing it as a potted houseplant, here are some ways to care for rosemary.
* Sunlight: Rosemary thrives in full sun, requiring at least hours of sunlight daily. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or use grow lights.
* Soil: Opt for well draining soil with sharp drainage
Sandy loamy soil works well
* Spacing: Plant rosemary shrubs at least 2 to 3 feet apart.
* Companion Plants
Consider cruciferous vegetables ( kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts), beans, carrots, and spinach as good companions for rosemary.
The best time to plant rosemary is in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. Container grown rosemary can be planted year-round, but it goes dormant during winter.
* Sunlight: Rosemary thrives in full sun, requiring at least hours of sunlight daily. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or use grow lights.
* Soil: Opt for well draining soil with sharp drainage
Sandy loamy soil works well
* Spacing: Plant rosemary shrubs at least 2 to 3 feet apart.
* Companion Plants
Consider cruciferous vegetables ( kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts), beans, carrots, and spinach as good companions for rosemary.
The best time to plant rosemary is in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. Container grown rosemary can be planted year-round, but it goes dormant during winter.
With its pleasant scent and delicious flowers, Lavender has grown into a much-loved perennial in garden beds throughout the country. Chose varieties that will grow for your climate and growing conditions and you'll be rewarded wil, a long- lasting bloom on mature, mounting plants. Lavenders do prefer full sun, low maturity, and gritty soil, but many can-and -do grow them with ease.
Mint, is a delightful herb with its fresh and invigorating aroma, is a joy to grow.. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, mint is a forgiving plant that thrives in various conditions.
* There are several types of mint including spearmint, chocolate mint, and pineapple mint. Each has its unique flavor and scent.
Mint can be invasive, so consider growing it containers to keep it in check.
Plant outdoors in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. Mint appreciates
Mint prefers a damp. moist area with a well-draining soil. It thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Plant mint cuttings or small purchased plants 18 inches to 2 feet apart. Remember mint grows aggressively.
Place the root ball completely in the ground, covering it with at least 1 to 2 inches of soil on top.
Keep the soil completely moist. Don't let the plant dry out.
Feed with an all-purpose, water-soluble plant food such as (10-10 -10 NPK) once new growth emerges in spring. You can fertilize again mid-way through the growing season if needed.
Regularly prune and harvest mint to encourage bushiness and freshness.
Mint can be propagated by division ( cutting the root mass into quarters) or stem-tip cutting placed in water or moist soil.
* There are several types of mint including spearmint, chocolate mint, and pineapple mint. Each has its unique flavor and scent.
Mint can be invasive, so consider growing it containers to keep it in check.
Plant outdoors in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. Mint appreciates
Mint prefers a damp. moist area with a well-draining soil. It thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Plant mint cuttings or small purchased plants 18 inches to 2 feet apart. Remember mint grows aggressively.
Place the root ball completely in the ground, covering it with at least 1 to 2 inches of soil on top.
Keep the soil completely moist. Don't let the plant dry out.
Feed with an all-purpose, water-soluble plant food such as (10-10 -10 NPK) once new growth emerges in spring. You can fertilize again mid-way through the growing season if needed.
Regularly prune and harvest mint to encourage bushiness and freshness.
Mint can be propagated by division ( cutting the root mass into quarters) or stem-tip cutting placed in water or moist soil.