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Having a garden is a wonderful thing that everyone in the family can help out. From kids to adults, the final product of a beautiful garden is something that everyone can take pride in. Depending on the type of garden that you are thinking of planting, there will be different kinds of feed that are required to keep your plants nice and healthy. Since there are too many types of different plants to list all the feeds that are around in the market, it would be better to ask your local plant store for the correct type of feeds to use.

The only issue with having a garden will be a place to keep all your supplies, when you are not using them. Normally people would just throw them in a garage or an area of a house that is not used. This is not a very good idea, since your tools and feeds might get contaminated with products that will end up killing your plants instead. Prevent this from happening by using a garden shed to store all the supplies you will need for the garden.

Since this shed will be exposed to the elements and the four seasons, you will need to make sure that it is strong and will be properly insulated to keep all your supplies in pristine condition for your use. When you take a look at all your feeds, there will be instructions to keep them in a cool dry place. During day time, the amount of heat that might build up is something that not many people note. However, that temperature will be too high for the feeds that you are using. Make sure that you place your feeds in a covered area even inside to prevent them from overheating.

Rain is something that is both good and bad, for watering the plants; rain is something that is wonderful in helping us care for them. However, if rain or water is allowed to enter into the area that you are storing your feed, it will destroy them before you have the chance to use them. Make sure that the area you are storing your feed will not be affected, and to be on the safe side, you might want to place them above ground and away from windows or walls.

During winter months, condensation is something no one really notices, but it will be the same as allowing water to build up in your feed. If you are able to, it will be a good idea to maintain your storage area at a constant temperature to prevent this from happening. Take care of your feed, and they will care for your plants. This will keep you from wasting money buying more in the future.

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One of the things we learned when we moved up here is that not everything they sell you in the home improvement or big box stores will grow where you are. These stores have buyers who buy in bulk for multiple locations and the plants may not be suited for your area.

How to tell? Some stores keep counter copies of plant reference books for your use, and believe me, if I come across a plant I don't know, that's where I will be looking.Often these books are loaded with great how-to's as well as a complete index to plants and their care.

Other alternatives are to simply look it up online if you happen to have a smartphone. Or, download a Q reader app and many of the plants are including digital information right on the label.A Q reader is an application for your smartphone that takes a picture of those funny-looking UPC like codes... you've seen them, they look like a square box with little boxes inside. The reader will decode the information that is stored in that graphic, and some will even take you to the website about that plant.

Last year we purchased a white Bird of Paradise. I asked the salesperson what was the difference between an original orange bird of paradise and this white one. She had no clue, and did not have a reference book, nor did the store sell them. I ended up going online and found out exactly what I needed to know. The other two plants I was going to buy would not survive a frost, so back they went.

If you are just a beginner gardener, save a little stress (on you AND the plant) and pick one that is low maintenance. There are many to choose from and after you have built up a little confidence with that plant you can move on to something more complicated.

So, it's important to match your plant choices to your lifestyle. If you work full time, you wouldn't want to choose a plant that needs a lot of attention. Try to think about what you want to have a plant for- is it because it has pretty flowers, or trailing foliage or maybe an edible garden?

Once you narrow it down, and you have a little time, try to look for the plants in your area store. Don't forget odd places to find good deals like the 99 cent only stores, local college or garden club plant sales, yard sales, hardware stores, farmers markets and even grocery stores. If you can trade with a neighbor or friend, even better!

Then spend a wee moment and look the plant up, or if it has an attached tag, read it thoroughly. Here are some of the information you can find on a tag:

· Whether it is an annual or a perennial
· What lower temperature the plant can handle
· Whether it needs full sun, shade or partial
· name of the plant
· projected grow rate

All the above information will help you choose the right spot for the right plant for you in your garden so it will thrive!

SHARON BLOOM is a multi-award-winning artist, photographer, recycled artist,avid gardener, author and editor of a free family-oriented daily blog called "SHARE OUR GARDEN", which shares beautiful flower photos, inspirations, recipes, garden ideas, recycled art and humor. You can sign up for free at http://shareourgarden.blogspot.com/

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Whether you are dreaming of a dramatic display of colorful foliage, like chartreuse and purple, for example, or a mass of colorful blooms, hanging baskets could be the perfect choice of container. And, wire hanging baskets, which require liners to keep the dirt in, are one of today's most popular choices.

The liners come in two natural materials that result in very different looks. One material is coir, which is fiber from inside the coconut shell. The fibers are compressed and come in sheets or may be pre-shaped to fit certain container styles. Before filling the coir liner with soil, some folks add a plastic bag with a hole cut in the bottom to allow drainage. The plastic helps coir retain moisture a little longer to reduce watering frequency. Think of this look as a little more tidy and formal.

Another favorite liner for wire baskets is sphagnum moss. This creates a look that is more organic, less formal and maybe even a little romantic. Here's what you need to do to line your wire basket with the moss:

Immerse several handfuls of sphagnum moss in a bucket of water to get it completely saturated, then squeeze out the excess water.Working from the bottom up, stuff the damp moss firmly into the wires or rungs of the basket, keeping it at least two inches thick with no gaps (that way the soil won't dribble out). Squeeze it around the top wire rung to encase it in the moss.

Once your liner is in place, pre-dampen the soil by stirring in a little water, then add it to partially fill the inside of the basket. You will need some time-release fertilizer for your plants to thrive, so check directions to see if it should be mixed into the soil or simply sprinkled on top and add accordingly.

Now you are ready for the plants, and the first task is to decide how you want to arrange them in the basket. One popular grouping features a tall plant in the center, followed by a ring of low mounding types and ending with an outer ring of trailing plants that will cascade over the side. Other groupings work well, too, so let your creativity come out to play. Whatever your preference, simply transplant the plants into the soil, adding potting mix between them for support as needed. With the sphagnum moss and some coir liners, you can also push plant plugs through the sides of the basket where they will take root and become anchored in the soil, creating a fuller look.

Finally, water the basket well. Remember, a wet basket is a lot heavier than a dry one, so be sure everything the basket hangs on and from is sturdy enough to support its weight when fully wet. You can allow it to dry out a little between watering; if the moss feels damp, it's not time to water again. But keep a regular eye on baskets that are in more sun, as they could need watering every day.

Be sure to locate your hanging baskets where the plants will get the necessary sun requirements or you'll be disappointed in the results. If you have followed all these steps, then you can relax and enjoy the results of your efforts all season long.

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Although the temperature still feels like summer, now is the time for Southern California gardeners to plant cool season vegetables for a spring harvest.

Prepare Soil for Fall Garden: After the spring and summer growing season, garden soil needs a pick-me-up. Remove nonproducing vegetable plants, loosen the garden soil and mix in a two-inch layer of organic compost. This is particularly important if the garden has clay or sandy soil. This will get your garden ready for fall planting.

Make Additions to Your Vegetable Garden: Some vegetables thrive in cooler weather. After your summer vegetables have run their course, plant peas, fava beans, kale, leeks beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, radish, carrots, celery, potatoes and winter zucchini. You will see vegetables by early spring if not sooner depending on weather conditions. Tomato varieties such as Champion, Glacier, Taxi and Siberia can be planted in September. By mid-to late-October, you will be able to harvest a full crop. Pick the fruit a bit early and let them ripen indoors.

Plant a Winter Flower Garden: Professionally landscaped gardens are blooming all year long in Southern California. There is no reason why backyard gardens can't do the same. Warm Septembers enable gardeners to plant flowers for fall and winter blooms. These include chrysanthemums, sweet peas, pansies, calendula, snapdragons and sweet alyssum. When planting from seed, keep seedbeds moist, especially just after planting. Mulch the soil lightly, keeping the mulch an inch away from plant stems. Add mulch again in winter if frost is an issue. The mulch will retain daytime heat and keep the soil warm.

Feed and Water Citrus: Citrus trees should be fed in spring and fall. Use a fertilizer especially formulated for citrus trees. These fertilizers include nitrogen with some phosphorous. Wilted, cupped or falling leaves could mean moisture stress from hot winds. Make sure you water your citrus trees deeply.

Prune hedges and shrubs: After a summer of growth, hedges and shrubs can quickly become unkempt.Prune long straggly or dying stems. This will prompt new growth before winter.

Plant Fruit Trees: The best times to plant fruits trees are in spring and fall. The advantages for a fall planting is that since the tree is in dormancy, all of its energy is focused on establishing its root system--making for a stronger tree by spring To reduce transplant shock, dig a hole for planting at least three times the size of the plant's root ball is wide, but only as deep as its roots. Don't plant the tree too low in the ground to allow for some settling. Firmly pack the soil around the tree to eliminate air pockets. Cover the soil with mulch to keep in moisture and help moderate winter's unpredictable soil temperatures.

Bill Camarillo is CEO of Agromin, an Oxnard, California-based manufacturer of premium soil products for the agriculture and horticulture trades and for consumer use. Each month, Agromin receives and processes hundreds of thousands of tons of urban wood and green waste. Agromin then uses a safe, organic and scientific system to formulate its soil products from the processed recycled green materials. http://www.agromin.com/.

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Survival seeds are packets of different types of essential, non-hybrid, and basic vegetable seeds that are put together for overall nutritional value and easy growing. The name came from the purpose for which you are planting these - survival. When times get hard, there's no need to get worried about your food supply. With these seeds you can grow the food that you and your family will ever need. At these times, you see what is going on: the US economy is going down, there's bankruptcy in Greece, and currency values around the world are declining. There may be food in grocery stores now but prices are soaring high. In the event of a crisis, there could be shortages that will empty the store shelves.

In the event of economic collapse, there would be scarcity of food. It is nice to think that when these things happen, you and your family will be well fed. Survival seeds are the essentials of life today. You need to think of the future by storing away seeds that can get you off the grid and survive. Most of these seeds grow easily, needing nothing but sunlight and water. You can get these seed kits with different types of vegetables, and they have a shelf life of over 50 years when frozen properly.

Another good thing about these seed kits is that even if they approach their shelf life, you can still plant them and have a survival garden. And even if the hard times do not come (but of course they are here now), you would not have wasted your money; instead you would still reap the fruits of your labor.

Typically, the number of seeds in a seed kit can be about 20,000 - 100,000 depending on the size of the pack. If you plant it properly, it can reach an acre or two in size and can yield lots of vegetables in a year. You can save the seeds from your harvests and have them replanted the next planting season. You don't need to buy survival seeds repeatedly, because you can continue planting from the seeds of your harvest.

When buying a seed pack, there are some things to remember to make sure that you get the right seed to plant on your garden.

1. Get the non-hybrid seeds. This is important, because these kinds of seeds enable you to collect the seeds from your harvests, store them, and replant them as needed. You can't do this with the hybrid type seeds. Most seed packs have non-hybrid seeds, but it is better to be sure before buying.

2. Get a variety of vegetables. Vegetables have different tastes and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Many vegetables suck nutrients from the soil more than the others, so always make sure that you rotate planting your crops, so that the soil where you plant them will not be deficient on some nutrients.

3. Get the non-genetically modified (GMO) seeds. Compared to GMO seeds, the non modified can be stored much longer, contain the most nutrients, and are healthier. Always remember this when you select your survival seeds.

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