Blogs Posts on "Weeds"

there’s a dam in there somewhere by random plantings on Nov 10, 2009The next major project here is to start clearing out the dam. As the following photos bear witness, it has been completely taken over by Cumbungi Orientalis, an invasive native weed. Actually Cumbungi (or Typha) is a very interesting plant and has a...

How to prevent weeds in your garden by The Cheap Vegetable Gardener on Nov 1, 2009I doubt there is anyone who enjoys pulling weeds, though now at the end of the season is a great time to do some preventive measures to prevent new growth next season. Kill your weeds early: The sooner you pull your weeds the easier it is to keep up...

Organic Container Gardening With Herbs by The Green Apartment Blog on Oct 11, 2009Organic container gardening makes it possible to grow herbs and vegetables in small spaces. Lets face it, not everybody lives in an area where we have a yard to dig up and plant a garden. Plus organic container gardening allows us to extend the growi...

White Cockle by Dave Ingram's Natural History Blog on Oct 1, 2009Walking the riverside walk along the Puntledge River in Courtenay is a great place to see all sorts of invasive introduced plants. Lately I’ve taken to strolling our two young children around the Airpark Loop and always keep my eyes open for in...

Gardening Tools - 15 Wonderful Tips Concerning Essential Gardening Tools! by Go Green Gardening on Sep 24, 2009So you have decided that you want a garden! Well then, you need to start looking for the right kind of gardening tools to help you get started. A local hardware store should provide all that you need. Oh yes, do bear in mind that wintertime is not re...

How To Preserve Your Garden In The Winter by Go Green Gardening on Sep 21, 2009Old Man Winters’ arrival doesn’t mean that the Winter garden can be neglected. Keeping the garden on an even footing against the ravages that winter can bring is an ongoing. Neglecting proper garden closing chores and winter maintenance t...

Overview: 61st Primetime Emmy Fashion Part 4 by twenty2 on Sep 20, 2009Mary-Louise Parker, Joely Fisher, Ginnifer Goodwin, Padma Lakshmi, Mary Hart, and Lindsay Price glammed it up at the 61st Primetime Emmys wearing various shades of purple.

'Sunday's best, Sunday's finest. When your money's in the minus.' - Declan MacManus, 1979 by Cookie Dough Thoughts and Unsubstantiated Flotsam on Sep 20, 2009I must admit I'm pretty pumped for the new Curb Your Enthusiasm kicking off tonight. Sunday evening is most definitely the cable "must see TV" night (has been for a while now for a lot of folks).My past love affairs with the Sopranos and Six Feet Un...

Inclusive Guidance to Gardening by Go Green Gardening on Sep 19, 2009The thing to think of while gardening is to start small. A little plant layer, around 25 or 30 feet square is perfect, is good enough room for just about 30 plants. These will give you an opportunity to try out your green thumb and whenever you get t...

Gardening- A Rewarding Activity by Go Green Gardening on Sep 15, 2009One thing to keep in mind during gardening is starting it small. Small plant bed which is about 25 to 30 feet square is quite perfect. It is aptly enough room for around 30 plants. This would give a chance for trying out the green thumb. If one finds...