Monday, February 13, 2012

What kind of information do you look for when you go to gardening sites?

I want to start gardening next spring/summer or maybe do container gardening so Im trying to find some good gardening sites that have tips and information for gardening, things like tools, design, flower tips, and that kind of stuff. It seems that all gardening sites i go to have garbage information, or they are really repetitive. What do you search for in gardening sites to find good information:What kind of information do you look for when you go to gardening sites?If you're planning on growing vegetables in containers, check out the container gardening suite at http://www.grow-it-organically.com/growi鈥?/a> . There are pages on the pros and cons of different containers types, sizes, and shapes, information on container gardening drainage and organic potting mixes, and matching the root depth of vegetables to container size. There are also profiles on how to grow different vegetables-- http://www.grow-it-organically.com/how-t鈥?/a> --and information on improving garden soil, composting, and natural garden pest control.What kind of information do you look for when you go to gardening sites?Mike McGroarty has an excellent site, but he focuses a lot on propagation and selling plants. Still, his info is good. (Just do a search for that name--he's got various sites, like mikesbackyardnursery.com- about growing plants from cuttings).



Gardengate.com is a good one. Look for forums where you can ask questions and be treated well as a newcomer. People can be a good source of advice, or as you said, boring, repetitive or even kind of nasty, like "How can you ask such a dumb question"?



I like thisoldhouse.com because it's so thorough, but dislike its reliance on too many videos, as I dislike flash player.



Also, you local colleges and universities usually have extension websites on horticulture, as does your state or county. Those are especially good for getting info on local plants and growing practices.What kind of information do you look for when you go to gardening sites?I have found some great information on http://www.improveyourhomeandgarden.com, however it is mixed in with home improvement info as well. I would suggest Googling specific gardening questions when you have them and go to sites that specifically address your question. I have not found any garden site that gives me all the answers.
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