Organic Gardening Magazines

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 2:57 pm

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Organic Gardening Magazine- 3 Aspects Of Organic Gardening Magazine!

The Organic Gardening magazine covers three aspects–

(1) History:

The year, 1930, saw the launch of a company called Rodale Inc. The company has been achieving milestone after milestone over the years, to become the largest publisher of any printed matter related to health and fitness today!

During the 1940s, J. I. Rodale realized that organic gardening was related to health too, and decided to create public awareness through a magazine titled “Organic Farming and Gardening”. The first publication to be launched by the Rodale Press was in 1942.

Robert D. Rodale (son of J. I. Rodale) took charge of the magazine after his father’s death in 1971. When the son was killed in a road accident in 1990, J. I. Rodale’s daughter (Maria) was appointed as the leader of the company. The title of the magazine was changed by Maria. It is now known as Organic Gardening magazine.

Even today, this magazine enjoys maximum popularity as compared to other magazines devoted to organic gardening! The magazine is brought out as a bi-monthly, and the annual subscription is 25 dollars.

Publication of the Organic Gardening magazine is not confined to the US only; it is published in UK too. Here, the magazine is available as a monthly issue and the cover price is

About the Author

Abhishek is an avid Gardening enthusiast and he has got some great Gardening Secrets up his sleeves! Download his FREE 57 Pages Ebook, “Your Garden – Neighbor’s Envy, Owner’s Pride!” from his website http://www.Gardening-Master.com/762/index.htm . Only limited Free Copies available.

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Exaco Trading EARTH Earthmaker 120-Gallon Three Stage Aerobic Composter

$174.99

Earthmaker 3 – stage Compost Bin turns trash into treasure! Dumping yard refuse and food scraps in the trash not only wastes landfill space, it’s a waste of money too! Don’t believe me? Well, think about how much you spend on lawncare services or products every year. Sending organic waste to the dump means you’re literally throwing out valuable nutrients you COULD be using to keep your yard and ga…

(6) SIX bars of handmade 100% NATURAL honey soap ~Unique ingredients to sooth irritated/sensitive skin~

Rodale Press, publisher of Prevention Magazine and Organic Gardening warns of the health hazards of modern chemical-laden, fragranced soaps which include
“…chemicals known to be carcinogens, endocrine-disrupters and reproductive toxicants, even at low levels.” Rodale recommends “Go the unscented route whenever possible, especially with soaps and detergents.” Recent information has made it very…

The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!

$11.49

The Backyard Homestead Put your backyard to work! Enjoy fresher, organic, better-tasting food all the time. The solution is as close as your own backyard. Grow the vegetables and fruits your family loves; keep bees; raise chickens, goats, or even a cow. The Backyard Homestead shows you how it’s done. And when the harvest is in, you’ll learn how to cook, preserve, cure, brew, or pickle the fruits o…

The 50 Mile Bouquet: Seasonal, Local and Sustainable Flowers

$10.92

Most flowers on the market today are imported, mass-produced and chemical-laden. The 50 Mile Bouquet introduces some of the innovative voices of the dynamic new Slow Flower movement: the organic flower farmers, the sustainably-motivated floral designers…and the flower enthusiasts who are increasingly asking, Where and how were my flowers grown, and who grew them?With documentary-feature reportin…

Great Garden Companions: A Companion-Planting System for a Beautiful, Chemical-Free Vegetable Garden

$6.11

Discover the secrets of a naturally pest-proof vegetable garden with Great Garden Companions. Let master gardener Sally Jean Cunningham show you how to keep pests and diseases at bay with her unique companion-gardening system. By planting special combinations of vegetables, flowers, and herbs, you can minimize pest and disease problems and create a high-yielding, beautiful garden!…

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Gardening Architecture

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 5:32 pm

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Gardening Architecture

Yu Garden – an architectural miracle

Also known as the Yu Yuan Garden, the Yu Garden is the most celebrated and lavish classical garden in Shanghai giving a great example of the traditional Chinese gardening as well as the ancient architecture in China. The recognition it has as “an architectural miracle in the region south of Yangtze River” makes it a must-visit for any tourist for an enriched travel experience in Shanghai.

Located in the center of Shanghai’s Old City, the Yu Garden shows every aspects of Ming Dynasty’s traditional style and Suzhou garden design. It features over 30 pavilions linked by a maze of corridors, numerous rock and tree garden areas and zigzagging bridges over ponds. The major areas of interest include the Grand Rockery and the Exquisite Jade Rock, a slender lucid rock with a wrinkled appearance. Another highlight is the famous “dragon walls” which separate the garden areas.

The 400-year-old Yu Gardens has an interesting history which starts with a local official first building it as a private garden for his parents’ use. The garden is abandoned with the decline of the original family and during the 19th century it is bought by merchants. After being occupied by the British army and imperial troops it gets damaged by Japanese. Later the Shanghai government restores the garden complex and after being opened to the public for some time it is being declared as a national monument.

The Yu Gardens are one of the country’s most popular landmarks and is perfect for a relaxing stroll to get away from the modern Shanghai. A Shanghai traveler should certainly visit it especially during the springtime when the beauty of the landscape is at its peak. If you are planning to stay in a Shanghai Hotel during your visit, Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai would be ideal for your stay which is located within 8 km from the Yu Gardens.

About the Author

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

Gardening Not Architecture – If You Only Knew

Houk Digital Abstraction Art – Fancy Kaleidoscopes – Architecture Flower Kaleidoscope – Aprons

Architecture Flower Kaleidoscope Apron is commercial quality product. Whether it’s put to use in a restaurant or home, this apron will always help keep you clean. 100% cotton with Teflon finish for added protection. 1″ wide neck and waist ties, adjustable neck strap for full and medium length aprons….

Houk Digital Abstraction Art – Fancy Kaleidoscopes – Architecture Nature Floral Kaleidoscope – Aprons

Architecture Nature Floral Kaleidoscope Apron is commercial quality product. Whether it’s put to use in a restaurant or home, this apron will always help keep you clean. 100% cotton with Teflon finish for added protection. 1″ wide neck and waist ties, adjustable neck strap for full and medium length aprons….

Houk Digital Abstraction Art – Fancy Kaleidoscopes – Architecture Nature Kaleidoscope – Aprons

Architecture Nature Kaleidoscope Apron is commercial quality product. Whether it’s put to use in a restaurant or home, this apron will always help keep you clean. 100% cotton with Teflon finish for added protection. 1″ wide neck and waist ties, adjustable neck strap for full and medium length aprons….

Saboteur

$8.99

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Serene Spa Fountain – 24H x 16W – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys

$33.99

WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l…

Garden Architecture: Season One

$3.35

Genre: Television: SeriesRating: NRRelease Date: 14-APR-2009Media Type: DVD…

The Interactive Manual and Photo Library of Woody Landscape Plants

$1,366.90

Incorporating the content of 5 CDs with a retail value of $230, The Interactive Manual and Photo-Library of Woody Landscape Plants, DVD Version offers the convenience of one DVD-ROM and a new low price. Based on Michael A. Dirr’s classic work, The Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, this new DVD-ROM covers 1670 species and 7800 cultivars, with 7600 high-quality plant images. The plant database is se…

An Introduction to Landscape Design

$49.95

Part of the award-winning A. C. Burke & Company instructional DVD series, An Introduction to Landscape Design contains so much information, you’ll want to refer to it many times as you design your beautiful landscape. This program was created not only for students and employees, but also for gardening enthusiasts who want to learn more about residential landscaping.

Widely used in the classroom…

Professional Light Meter LX802 for Hydroponics, Greenhouse, Gardening, Architecture, Lighting

$54.99

This is a great professional light meter that can be used by nurseries, hydroponics, hobby orchid growers, or for everybody who installs lighting or needs to check and audit light levels. And it also has a high upper range, up to 200,000 lux, therefore it can measure intense bright light, such as metal halide lights, frequently used in hydroponics, and direct sunlight. Architects and lighting cons…

Professional Light Meter LX801 for Hydroponics, Greenhouse, Gardening, Garden Light Intensity Meter

$32.99

This is a great light meter frequently used in hydroponics and gardening. Measure the light intensity your plants receive in the growing place. This has a medium measurement range up to 50,000 Lux and can measure metal halide and fluorescent growing lamps. It is used by orchid growers, for seed starting, testing the light your lawn received and in hydroponic grow settings….

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Gardening Watchdog

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 at 8:26 am

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Gardening Watchdog
Presidential Bridge and Presidential Gardens – do you know about the garden?

What happened to the Garden – Obama 100K grant – what happened to the money

http://www.suntimes.com/news/watchdogs/1184049,CST-NWS-watchdog25.article

There is no garden, where did the money go?

Just a small sampling of lies and crooked deals.

They ate the forbidden fruit and now……………..Poofff. It’s gone.

High Temperature Watchdog with Adjustable Delay

$103.82

Features – Protects plants by turning off lighting or CO2 generators when temperature is too high – Smooth rotating knobs with continuous adjustment – Restart delay adjustable from 0 to 20 minutes to protect lighting equipment – High temperature limit adjustable from 70 to 120 °F (21 to 49°C) – Factory calibrated set knobs for accurate settings – Precise external temperature sensor on 20 inch ca…

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The Home Garden

Sunday, August 1st, 2010 at 6:53 am

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The Home Garden
best method to grow grass in home garden?

In my backyard I have to grow grass & wondering what is the best method to grow grass. The backyard gets good day light all day, but direct sun light is only for 2 hrs.

1. where can I get grass seeds in Delhi?
2. what all variety grass/seeds are available in the market?
3. grass saplings or grass seeds which method is better? I feel grass seeds will give a better coverage & uniform grass blades in shorter time 3-4 weeks.

Any experience to share from garden owners.

Common cool-season grasses include:

* Bentgrasses
* Bluegrasses
* Fescues
* Ryegrasses

Among the common warm-season grasses are:

* Bermudagrass
* Buffalograss
* Zoysiagrass
* Centipedegrass
* Bahiagrass
* St. Augustinegrass

Note, too, that lawns are not always composed of just one type of grass, but rather of a mixture, to take advantage of the strengths of each type.

The following are examples of other factors that go into your selection of grass type, in addition to local climate (these examples pertain to lawns in the Northern zone and in the transition zone):

* Shady areas are notorious obstacles to having green lawns. Among cool-season grasses, fine fescues are the most tolerant of shade.
* Lawn areas with heavy foot traffic require a tough grass. A mix of Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye will fill the bill here.
* Some regions are more prone to drought than others. The new, improved strains of Kentucky bluegrass are relatively drought-tolerant.

Step in growing grass.

1. Remove the old lawn and/or weeds, if any exist. One way to accomplish this is by digging them out with a flat-bladed shovel (make sure you get the roots). Another method is to apply an herbicide, then rent a sod-cutter to remove roots and all. Before proceeding further, have your soil pH tested. Most lawn grasses prefer a pH of 6.0 to 7.5. If the test reveals that you need to adjust the pH, do so in conjunction with Step #2.
2. Break up the compacted soil with a tiller. Tillers (also called rototillers) can be rented from your local rental center.
3. Spread a starter fertilizer over the now-loosened soil. This type of fertilizer is high in phosphorus, the middle number in the NPK sequence on a fertilizer bag.
4. Also spread a soil conditioner over the soil. “Soil conditioner” is often what it’s called at the store, but if you have a good supply of compost at home, it will serve just as well as a soil amendment.
5. Again using the tiller, till the starter fertilizer and soil conditioner (or equivalent) into the soil. I know this seems like a lot of work, but good soil preparation is one key in seeding lawns successfully.
6. Now rake the soil to begin to level it out, removing any rocks and debris that you find. To avoid problems with excess water-runoff, make sure that any site grading you do allows water to flow away from your house.
7. This step requires a roller. Rollers, like tillers, can be rented from your local rental center. Fill the roller’s drum with water, then use the roller to finish leveling the soil. Water the soil lightly.
8. For this step you’ll need a seed spreader. Following the recommended seeding rate, spread 1/4 of the seed over the entire lawn area. Then repeat times, each time using 1/4 of the seed. However, each of the 4 times you distribute a load of seed, push the spreader in a different direction, to encourage even dispersal.
9. Rake lightly, so as to cover the seed with a thin layer of soil.
10. For this step you’ll use the roller again. But first you’ll empty out the water from the drum, because you want it lighter this time. Now roll the lawn surface.
11. You’re done seeding the lawn, but you’re not done working! The seeds must be watered properly, in order to germinate. Use just a fine spray, as you don’t want to create a flood! The soil should be kept evenly moist, which may mean several waterings per day (depending on the weather).
12. After the grass blades sprout, you’ll still need to water a couple of times per day. If you know your schedule won’t permit this, now’s the time to look into automatic irrigation systems, before starting a new lawn.

Tips:

1. What’s the best time for seeding lawns? Your supplier will know, being an expert on the grass type you’ll be purchasing. Ask about the best time for starting lawns in your area. Obviously, Step #2 can be executed only during those months when the ground is not frozen. At the other extreme, mid-summer hardly ideal for starting new lawns, since hot weather dries soil quickly….
2. Early fall is the best time for seeding with cool-season grasses. Since crabgrass is dead by then, you’ll have fewer weed problems. Early spring is best for warm-season grasses.
3. If, instead of seeding lawns, you prefer the sodding method, see my tips for laying sod. The first 7 steps (soil preparation) are the same as for seeding lawns.

What You Need:

* Spreader
* Tiller (Rototiller)
* Roller
* Grass Seed
* Starter Fertilizer
* Soil Conditioner
* Rake
* (Depending on option selected in Step #1) Either a flat-bladed shovel…
* …or herbicide and a sod-cutter.

Planting Tomatoes with Little Cajuns – Home Vegetable Garden

Misto Olive Oil Sprayer

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Presto 114316 04820 PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper

$29.99

Plug in Presto’s PopLite and the party begins. In less than 2-1/2 minutes you’ll have up to 18 cups–two large bowlfuls–of fluffy popcorn with virtually no unpopped kernels. And because the machine uses hot air instead of oil, the resulting snack is healthier and lower in calories. That’s not to say you can’t add butter; in fact, the 1/2-cup measuring cup on top of the popper doubles as a butter …

Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter

$14.95

My K-Cup Reusable coffee filter – Use your own gourmet coffee in a reusable filter. Exclusive to the Keurig Home Brewing System….

The Secret Garden

$3.20

Filmed before (and quite nicely) in 1949, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s story was remade for this admirable 1993 release, executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola and directed by acclaimed Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland. Splendidly adapted by Edward Scissorhands screenwriter Caroline Thompson, the film opens in India during the early 1900s, when young Mary Lennox (Kate Maberly…

Led Zeppelin – The Song Remains the Same [Blu-ray]

$9.98

Blending live footage and mind-boggling imagery, this spectacular film captures Led Zeppelin’s incendiary 1973 concert at Madison Square Garden and features Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones living out some wild fantasies. Songs include “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” “Dazed and Confused,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more. 138 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: E…

A Little Princess

$4.98

After the critical success of 1993′s The Secret Garden, Warner Bros. returned to the novels of Frances Hodgson Burnett to create this 1995 adaptation of A Little Princess, which instantly ranked with The Secret Garden as one of the finest children’s films of the 1990s. Neither film was a huge box-office success, but their quality speaks for itself, and A Little Princess has all the ingredients o…

Pure Nude Yoga – Zen Garden Goddess

$1.99

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Israel, A Journey Through Time: From Abraham to Jesus (Vol 1)

$1.99

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Exit to Eden [VHS]

$9.98

Garry Marshall, the man behind Pretty Woman, has made two movies here. One is based on Anne Rice’s erotic novel of a fantasy island where dreams are fulfilled and sexuality is open to all, led by a congenial dominatrix (Dana Delany) and a glowing new recruit (Paul Mercurio of Strictly Ballroom). The other is a farcical comedy-action movie, which is what you saw in the ads. Savoy Pictures must have…

The Notebook

$3.85

Behind every great love is a great story. Two teenagers from opposite sides of the tracks fall in love during one summer together but are tragically forced apart. When they reunite 7 years later their passionate romance is rekindled forcing one of them to choose between true love and class order.Running Time: 124 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA UPC: 794043749728…

The Natural Gardening Company

Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 5:25 am

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The Natural Gardening Company
Have you come across any ads on Y!A?

i’ve seen a few, one for a travel agency and another for some home and garden company…if you’ve ever had the misfortune of experiencing Y!chat you know what I’m talking aboot…do you think it won’t be long before the marketing potential of Y!A is fully realized and bots start promoting natural male enhancment?
No dumbasses, i mean ads in the form of Y!A users.

Have u heard of GAP? They had an ad on here over Xmas. Got a lot of attention.

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Caldrea Hand Lotion, Sea Salt Neroli, 11 oz

$10.49

Caldrea Sea Salt Neroli Hand Lotion is enriched with Shea Butter, Aloe Vera and Glycerin to soothe and care for hard-working hands. Use after gardening, cleaning the kitchen or right before you leave the house. Our unique blend of essential oils keeps hands fresh and fragrant….

Naturally Pampered Gardener’s Hand Cream, 8.0 Ounce

$14.95

Naturally pampered has re-invented the personal care industry with the introduction of environmentally friendly products, simple packaging and easy to understand ingredients. We use ingredients made from nature, fine natural oils and superior essential oils. Our company goal is to provide you with products which are affordable and you can use on a daily basis. All of our products are cruelty-free,…

Radius Garden 100 Ergonomic Aluminum Hand Trowel

$15.99

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Radius Garden 102 Ergonomic Aluminum Hand Weeder

$9.99

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Espoma Organic Traditions Kelp Meal 1-0-2 – 4 lb Bag KM4

$11.71

An excellent soil conditioner and a rich source of minerals and plant hormones. Kelp Meal….

Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit

$14.33

This hands-on indoor planting set is complete with organic seeds and soil. Includes three yellow planters, one green planter tray, orange trowel, three packets of organic seeds (teddy bear sunflower, zinnia and basil), and three expandable soil disks. Made from recycled milk jugs. Made in the USA….

Kangol Bamboo Audrey Hat

$64.00

Kangol Bamboo Audrey- Channel the grace and elegance of Old Hollywood in the new Kangol Bamboo Audrey. This vintage inspired downbrim hat is sophisticated and sweet, and with the popular Kangol bamboo fabric it remains light and comfortable for the warmest days. There is a small subtle Kangol pin at the right hand side of this hat….

Raffia Cowboy Straw Hats-Natural ATT W35S13B

$18.99

Saddle up your head with our new raffia cowboy straw hat. Made from 100% straw, this lightweight and natural colored hat will have your head shouting Ye haw in no time. Featuring a 3 wide brim and 5 high crown, with leather hat band, this durable hat will last you many happy trails to come. Made from 100% Straw. One size fits most upto 7 1/4. with Leather Cord. Brim measures 3 ” Wide. Crown mea…

Growing Vegetable Soup (Voyager Books)

$1.88

Lois Ehlert. In brightly-colored collage illustrations, a father and child share the simple joys of planting, watering, and watching seeds grow in their garden. Then they cook them all up into a delicious vegetable soup, the recipe for which is included. Paperback….

In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History

$16.04

Geology is an extremely visual subject, and In Search of Ancient Oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of Oregon’s fascinating geological story. Written by a passionate and professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state, In Search of Ancient Oregon is a book for all those interested in Oregon’s landscapes and environ…

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