How To Grow Vegetables and Vegetable Gardening Tips
One thing I always try to preach to myself and to other gardeners is the importance of using soaker hoses in the vegetable garden.Soaker hoses are an ideal method for easily watering your vegetables by reducing water usage and directing water where the plant needs it most - at the roots.But I have a confession. I have always hated soaker hoses.You might be asking..."Well, why??". I have always found most soaker hoses to be a royal … [Read more...]
I know this sounds like an odd topic because soaker hoses are suppose to have holes, right? The whole point of a soaker hose is to leak water. Well, there are moments when a large hole can develop in a soaker hose, and create something that looks more like Old Faithful in your garden.This happened to me recently as I peered out into the garden one day and saw water shooting up about 3 feet in the air. The bad thing about the situation was … [Read more...]
I'm intrigued by heirloom vegetables, and crazy about sharing my passions with others.
It is my wish to share as much of my vegetable knowledge that I can with you.
Hopefully, I can learn as much from you as you do from me.
So, I'd like to welcome you to Veggie Gardener, and please do not forget to say hello. I'd love to hear from you!
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