Dwarf varieties expand gardening to containers and porches
Terri Gabriell notes urban dwellers grow crops in pots and boxes on balconies rooftops and steps with dwarf compact varieties. She details sun water soil and drainage needs plus container options from bags to buckets and recommends soil mixes fertilization schedules and daily watering for success.
Gardening for thrift depends on labor and time value
Inexperienced gardeners expect large savings from backyard plots, but Waukesha County economist Marcia Salisbury notes the time and effort alter the bottom line. Savings grow with experience, when tools are paid for, and produce quality rises, yet gardening remains worthwhile mainly if you enjoy it or value fresh harvests.
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Marcia Salisbury
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Salisbury
Recycling Easter lily bulbs for a thriving garden
Deborah Brown of the Minnesota Extension explains how to recycle Easter lily bulbs. Grow indoors in bright light, allow drying, then plant outdoors in late May with well drained soil and full sun. Fertilize mildly, mulch for winter protection, and harvest blooms again in autumn.
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Deborah Brown
Minnesota
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