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(For more information: bit.ly With their colorful leaves, sculptural shapes, and simple care, succulents are beautiful yet forgiving plants for pots. If grown in containers, these dry-climate jewels can be brought indoors in winter and so can thrive anywhere in the world. In this inspiring compendium, Debra Lee Baldwin provides everything beginners and experienced gardeners need to know to create stunning container displays of exceptionally waterwise plants. Easy-to-follow, expert tips explain soil mixes, overwintering, propagation, and more.

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When designing a container vegetable garden, choose small vegetables that require little room to grow, plant the larger vegetables in the back or center of the container, and grow smaller vegetables and herbs around the perimeter of the container. Grow peas, spinach, carrots and herbs in a container withadvice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

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Swiss chard is best planted in the spring in well-tilled soil. Incorporate as much compost into the soil before planting Swiss chard with help from an organic farmer in this free video on vegetable gardening and horticulture. Expert: Jarrett Man Contact: stonesoupfarm.googlepages.com Bio: Jarrett Man created and runs Stone Soup Farm, an organic vegetable and fruit operation in Belchertown, Mass. Filmmaker: EquilibrioFilms Jenn

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The best type of basket for a hanging tomato plant is a basket that has holes in the bottom, and these plants are best started by growing them from seed. Find out why it’s easier to grow smaller tomatoes in hanging baskets with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on vegetable gardening and plant care.

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Plant a lettuce container garden for your deck or patio. Easy to do. Enjoy fresh garden salad.

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Maintaining a garden requires several basic tools, including a shovel, a hoe and pruning sheers. Pick out basic garden tools with tips from a landscaper in this free video on gardening and lawn care. Expert: Bill Elzey Contact: www.showplacelawns.com Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green

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Have you ever considered growing your own hydroponic strawberries? You really should do because they are delicious and you could sell them for money!

Below is a list of why hydroponic strawberries beat traditional soil grown strawberries.

1. There is no need to have a garden to grow hydroponic strawberries! So if you live in a crowded city centre apartment block, then it no problem. If you live in the desert or in Antarctica then there’s no problem.

2. Because you’re not using soil, no soil borne diseases will be passed onto the strawberries. This immediately solves a huge problem that many gardeners face.

3. You will have no need to purchase expensive pesticides to kill any soil loving pests. Your strawberries will remain organic as a result.

4. Once you have your strawberries growing, your running costs will be around 20% lower compared to soil based gardening.

5. You will be able to grow more hydroponic strawberries in a smaller area, this is due to the decreased root size as they don’t need to spread out to find nutrients. Consequently your growing trays can fit in more plants.

6. Once set up, maintenance time is reduced. There is no watering involved as they have access to their growing nutrients, there is no soil so no weeding. In fact all you really need to do is pick your strawberries as and when you want them.

7. The strawberry yield will be year round. You control their environment and you will have everything set to their optimum growing conditions so they will continue to produce 365 days a year.

8. You can grow hydroponic strawberries anywhere; greenhouse, cellar, kitchen, conservatory, rooftop, window ledge, living room or in the garden.

9. Hydroponic strawberries grow on average 40% larger than their soil grown brothers. This is because you have created their ideal growing environment and they have access to all the nutrients they need.

Hydroponic Strawberries are delicious and there is an opportunity to make some real money especially if you sell them off season for high prices. You should set up your own Hydroponic Strawberries system, sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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UNL Extension Educator John Fech wraps up his series of features on successful container gardening with a few tips about picking out the right plants

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Have you considered setting up your own hydroponic indoor garden? The advantages are numerous as compared to soil based gardening.

The following are advantages of hydroponic indoor gardening:

1. You will not need to buy any pesticides! This is because the majority of garden pests thrive in the soil, they will not be able to get near to your hydroponic plants.

2. Once you have made all your initial set-up costs, running costs are around 20% lower with indoor hydroponic gardens.

3. You will be able to grow more plants in a smaller area! This is true even though the plants will in fact grow larger, the roots will be smaller as they don’t need to expand to find nutrients in hydroponic gardens.

4. Maintenance time is greatly reduced in indoor hydroponic gardens! Weeding doesn’t exist without soil and there is no need to water them! All you need to do is pick the fruit or vegetables whenever it is required.

5. The yield is year round! After all, you have manipulated the growing conditions so that the plants are always happy. When it’s off season, you can sell the produce for higher prices.

6. You can grow them anywhere; garden, greenhouse, rooftop, window ledge, bedroom, attic or cellar.

7. Hydroponic plants grow on average 40% larger than their soil based brothers. This is because you have given them their ideal growing conditions and constant access to all the nutrients they need.

8. A big problem for many novice gardeners is over or under watering! This problem is taken away in indoor hydroponic gardens as you don’t need to water them. This can save you accidentally killing them.

9. For reasons already listed above, hydroponic plants grow up to 50% faster than other plants. This has clear advantages if you’re feeding a large family or are planning on making money out of it.

As you can see there are many reasons and advantages to having a Hydroponic Indoor Garden! If you’re really interested then you should find out more about setting up your own Hydroponic Indoor Garden, then you can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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If you’re thinking about growing your own hydroponic lettuce then you’ve probably chosen the easiest of all vegetables to grow hydroponically! They are also delicious and you can make money too!

Below are some reasons why you should grow your own hydroponic lettuce.

1. As you’re not growing your lettuce in the soil, you’re not going to have that soil taste that is just so hard to wash out. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about!

2. You will not be passing on any soil borne diseases to your lettuce which is a real problem for many gardeners.

3. There will be no need to eliminate any soil loving pests, so you will save money on pesticides! As a result your lettuce will remain organic! We all know how slugs love to go for the lettuce first don’t we!

4. Once the initial costs and set up have been taken care of, running costs will be around 20% lower with hydroponic lettuce.

5. Maintenance time is greatly reduced! You don’t need to water hydroponic lettuce as all the nutrients are already there and weeding does not exist with hydroponic gardening. All you really need to do is pick your lettuce once it’s ready.

6. If you plant the initial seeds once a week for 4 weeks, you’ll have permanent lettuce yields as the growth time in hydroponic environments are around 4 weeks.

7. You can grow hydroponic lettuce anywhere; rooftop, window ledge, conservatory, corridor, greenhouse, garage or bedroom.

8. Hydroponic lettuce tends to grow an average of 40% larger than their soil born brothers. This is due to the fact that you have manipulated the growing environment to be optimal for lettuce. They will also have access to all the nutrients they need.

9. Hydroponic lettuce also grows faster than other lettuce. This is partly due to the plant roots not having to grow larger to search for nutrients in the soil. Another big benefit which means money in the bank for you!

Hydroponic Lettuce is delicious and a great hobby if you decide to grow your own. You really should consider learning how to grow your own Hydroponic lettuce and we can show you how! Then you can just sit back, watch it grow and enjoy!

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