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Growing Hollyhocks

by Bob Ewing

Majestic and proud, those are the words that come to mind when I see hollyhocks and ancient. The hollyhock has been around for a number of centuries and there are times when I am standing near one that I can... published 6 months ago

18 comments    gardening flowers plants

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How do I start an avocado tree from the pit? Mine NEVER grow!

by Bob Ewing

Guacamole is a very tasty dish but you cannot make it without avocados; but you can grow your own avocados starting right in your kitchen or any room with a spot for a glass of water and some sunlight. ... published 6 weeks ago

32 comments    water gardening fruit

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Clear Poly Film Extends Gardening Season

by Bob Ewing

Cold weather gardening presents the gardener with extreme conditions that have both benefits and challenges. The long cold months help keep the pest population under control, for example. On the other... published 7 months ago

3 comments    film gardening cold

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Growing Great Onions

by Bob Ewing

Onions, so many uses, salads, sandwiches, soups, stews and simply to add flavour to a wide variety of foods. What can be better than cheese and onions together in an omelet or as a grilled cheese sandwich or... published 5 months ago

14 comments    gardening soup growing

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Growing Beans, Corn, Squash

by Bob Ewing

The inspiration for this hub began germinating when I read an excellent hub on compatible planting by Zsuzsy bee. I know compatible planting as companion plating but basically only the names are different. ... published 8 months ago

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Growing Vegetables Indoors

by Bob Ewing

It is snowing outside and you are craving a few cherry tomatoes to garnish the fresh green salad that you just made. You want it fresh not from the store where the tomatoes and green may have traveled... published 7 months ago

14 comments    family home food

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A Beginner's Guide to Houseplants

by Bob Ewing

Gardening is a joy and a great way to unwind and get a way from it all. There is no reason that when the outside gardening season comes to an end that you need to forgo this activity, you simply move it... published 3 months ago

8 comments    education fun design

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Landscape Add Value to Your Property

by Bob Ewing

Landscaping your front yard can increase your property's value by up to 20 per cent. I divide home buyers/owners into three broad categories. This is simply done in order to help the buyer make... published 9 months ago

17 comments    advice home how to

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Vertical Gardening

by Bob Ewing

The gardener will eventually emerge in us if we do not lock ourselves into a pre-conceived definition of what a garden is and what it looks like. Take a minute a think up instead of along the ground, vertical... published 6 months ago

13 comments    food gardening organic

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Hydroponic Gardening: An Introduction

by Bob Ewing

I have often said that anyone can garden, why because I believe it; if you want to grow plants, no matter what kind, with enough determination, you will find a way. You may have to do some research;... published 7 months ago

1 comment    education how to gardening

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