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How to start gardening organic vegetables and fruits at my home in chennai?

I always wanted to have a garden but my house is surrounded by tiles. So I can only plant in the pots. And that too in the terrace and around the house(semi-ventilated-shady area). I wanted to grow Organic vegetables and fruits. But the plants I grow should be suitable for chennai climate and should be small plants so that it can be grown in pots. Please suggest( okay even if u give some external links). Thank You.

Your climate is good for growing vegetables. Go with patio tomatoes, pepper

Are there any CONS to starting a community garden?

There is an empty lot in my low-income neighborhood, full of dirt and dead grass, only used as a shortcut to the adjacent street. I'd love to see a community food garden started here, but as I'm the only one thinking this over, I'll start small... I'm planning on doing some guerilla gardening in the late winter, early spring.

only cons are the work it takes; i found u a story about it though below...it helped me get going on the idea. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5506724/star

Were to find garden design on a budget?

I want to redesign a medium sized garden, such as removing all the lawn and re planting trees, etc... The most important help I want is with a completely new layout, where and how to find an economical way of doing it, is there such thing as a garden centre who can help with advice and a computerized design perhaps? The garden is in Gloucestershire.

I recently did some new landscape projects myself ,and found a great source of information and ideas for creating various types of layouts a

What would be a good selection of flowers to plant in a Texas garden?

I'm a teen and I signed up for the whole "Nickelodeon's The Big Help". I pledged to plant a garden, so I thought about flowers in my front lawn. (My mom says it's okay.) We want flowers that wont attract too many bugs, looks pretty, and is great with a medium sized lawn. What flowers would the expert gardeners recommend? It's around 90 degrees, and I want the flowers in the sun.

Check for native plants and use those. There are lots of wild flowers in Texas and they vary by region. Ask at a

How to monetize a community garden?

I have worked to establish a large community garden with 20 gardeners. We are currently looking to start making money in order to have capital to start a second location that will be much larger, include animals, classes, and a store. We currently have 8 acres we only use 1 acre. We thought about expanding to some high density beds and selling produce. What would be a some low maintenance, dense planting but high yield crops that we could sell? What are some other ways to raise money to mak

I am moving to London from the states with 2 kids, and Muscular Dystrophy. How do I find a place to live?

I am able to walk, but I need to find a place with no stairs, and I'd love to have a garden for the kids, or be really close to the park. There doesn't seem to be any handicap access filter on the search engines I am looking at, and all of the places seem to be mulit level homes. ANy tips? We're moving this fall, and have some friends that are looking at the Woodford area. Thanks!

I disagree with the first answer, your friend must just have bad luck. I have lived in London for years and

What is the perimeter of a rectangular garden?

The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 1200 feet? The length of the garden is 300 feet more than twice the width. If l represents the length of the garden and w represents the width of the garden, which pair of equations should be used to determine the values of l and w?

L = 300 + 2W P = 2L + 2W = 600 + 4W + 2W = 1200 6W = 1200 - 600 W = 600/6 = 100 L = 500 So, 500 + 500 + 100 + 100 = 1200 hope this it.

I woke to find a gardening glove on my garden lawn, might a dog or other anumal have brought it there?

I can't think of an explanation

or perhaps a cat? See funny "Cat Thief" new story (link below)

What is an easy way to start gardening?

I will return home at the end of July and would like to start some sort of gardening project in August. But I have never done any kind of gardening/landscaping. I have no idea what kind to buy and plant. I am completely clueless. We live in Kansas were we experience all 4 seasons. It gets quite windy in our area. The front of the house is facing the south.

(August is not a good time of year to start gardening in the USA except for states such as south Florida) You are gonna love gardenin

Grass - Ice Dance Sedge

The Ornamental Grass 'Ice Dance', 'Carex 'Ice Dance', also known as Sedge, is a great addition to a shaded perennial garden. This easily grown Sedge prefers wet soil and is low maintance, but does need regular waterings. 'Ice Dance' has a plant height and spread of 12-15" With grass-like green leaves, the centers are pure white with triangular stems, as compared to rounded grass stems. Try planting this Sedge in woodland gardens, as a border plant or combined with Heuchera and Ferns. It has no s

Welcome Heart Garden Flag

A little rural charm goes a long way, even in the city as you can see by this country inspired Welcome Heart garden flag. It?s filled with all the wonderful appeal of simple designs that come together to make a simply delightful greeting to the family and fr

Tulip - Viridiflora - Groenland

The Tulip 'Groenland', 'Tulipa Viridiflora', a fall planted bulb, is one of the most exquisite tulip varieties we have come across. This dramatic tulip produces flowers of cream, green, and violet. They are perfect for cut-flower arrangements and garden displays. These unique varieties always have green present in the petals and boast extremely long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems. They are perfect for borders or as cut flowers For the best effects, plant the bulbs in clusters of 5 to 15 bulbs o

Butterfly Bush - Royal Red

The Butterfly Bush 'Royal Red', Buddleia 'Royal Red', is not quite a true red color, but purple-red flowers are borne on this beautiful upright growing shrub. It is a vigorous growing shrub that boasts purple -red flowers from mid-summer and is a butterfly magnet. This bush flowers summer and fall and is easy to grow. With a name like Butterfly Bush you might expect a plant to be attractive to butterflies. In fact, it's more than attractive; it's a magnet for all the butterflies that pass throug

Allium - Purple and White - Mixed Colors

The Allium 'Purple and White', 'Allium Hybrid', fall planted ornamental onion bulb mixture, will produce creamy white and dark purple flowers. The plants are vigorous and the flowers are long-lasting. They are great for ornamental value and widely used for both landscape and cut flower purposes. The blooms are pleasantly fragrant and this plant is an easy and prolific addition to the garden. Plant in groups of ten or more for an eye catching focal point. Alliums prefer to be dry during their dor

Toadstool Solar Toad Abode

A clever, unique approach to toad accommodations. The whimsical and carefully designed construction makes this Toadstool Solar Toad Abode irresistible! When the sun sets, the windows of this Toadstool Abode will glow. Add a bit of charm to your garden with this little abode that becomes a cozy home for toads; providing cool, dark shelter during the day and attracting bugs at night. The light is visible from the outside of the abode only, drawing unsuspecting and vegetation-damaging insects to th

Audubon Going Green Suet Bottom Feeder

Audubon Bird houses have gone green! All the quality you expect from Audubon, combined with a new eco friendly design. This birdhouse is made from 90% recycled plastic and is 100% recyclable. Since the feeder is made from recycled plastics, it will not absorb water and prevents the growth of mold and bacteria. The suet cage is made from coated metal and holds one standard suet cake. Birdfeeder measures approx. 9.5"L X 8"W X 4"H.

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Wreath - Noel Wreath

The Noel Wreath provides a traditional Christmas feeling all around the home. The Noel Wreath contains Western Red Cedar, Princes Pine, Salal, Ponderosa Pine Cones with Fauz Yellow Pears and sprigs of Dried German Statice. This wreath well provide an abundance of Christmas fragrances around your home or would make a great Christmas gift for someone special.

Sleeping Garden Gnome
Will you look at that? Good help is getting harder and harder to find. You might not want to hire this guy, but since he?s going to be lying around anyway, you might enjoy our sleeping gnome as a fun figure for your garden or lawn. He?ll greet guests with h

Gourd - Ornamental - Pear Bi-color
The Gourd Ornamental Pear Bicolor, 'Cucurbita pepo var. ovifera', is a wonderfully colored gourd. The Pear Bicolor gourd looks great nestled in a harvest basket or on a Thanksgiving table. The Pear Bicolor Gourd is a colorful addition to any gourd arrangement with the lower half being green and the upper half being yellow or tan. The Pear Bicolor has smooth skin and the outside is very hard.Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date and when soil temperatures have risen

Phlox - White Flame
The Phlox White Flame, 'Phlox paniculata', is an ideal ground cover with masses of huge, white, pristine flowers and a thick mat of foliage. 'White Flame' is a new variety with variegated foliage and a pinkish tinge near the tips or the leaves. Blooming from April to May, it has a plant height of 12" and a spread of 12-18" It is a definite addition to any perennial garden. 'White Flame' needs to be planted in a full sun area in well-drained soil. Use 'White Flame' in rock gardens, as a spread ov

Blue Butterfly House Flag
If you enjoy the beauties of Nature, especially ones that you can?t have year round, you?ll appreciate the added color of your favorite creatures, such as the one on this colorful butterfly house flag. No need to wait for Spring, enjoy this handsome fellow y

14" Porcelain Vase - Oxblood
This Porcelain Vase, in an Oxblood color, will become an impressive fixture in your indoor, as well as your outdoor living space. It will keep everyone wondering where you bought such a fine vase! Add a touch of class to your home with this timeless por
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Daisy - Shasta
The Daisy Shasta Alaska, 'Chrysanthemum maximum', is an easy to grow, long blooming, very hardy perennial. The large, single, 3 to 5 inch bright white flowers make for a beautiful addition to any perennial garden.The flowers have a distinct yellow center. The Shasta Alaska has a very long blooming period of 90 to 120 days, early summer to fall. It will bloom the first year if started early enough in the spring. The Shasta Daisy prefers full sun but does well in partial shade in very hot climates

Daffodil - Double - Extravaganza
The Double Daffodil 'Extravaganza', Narcissi double, has white petals with a pink and white frilled cup. A fantastic new introduction. Excellent for naturalizing, producing abundant blossoms each year. Extravagnza makes a great cut flower, too. They will continue to flower for years and years. The blossoms last up to 4 weeks and appear in very early spring. They are great for mass plantings, containers, and borders. Prefer well drained soil and full to partial sun.Once planted, these bulbs can r

Tiarella - Sea Foam Foam Flower
The Tiarella Sea Foam, 'Tiarella hybrid', also known as Foamflower, is becoming one of the most popular shade perennials on the market today. 'Sea Foam' has deeply cut fuzzy green foliage. No other Tiarella has a better contrast in the leaf color. The highlights of black and purple patterns make it what it is. Best of all, the coloration is more intense during the winter months, not to mention being lightly fragrant. Cream flowers appear in the summer; however, Tiarella's are not noted for their

Gladiolus - Nanus Dwarf - Elvira
The Gladiolus Nanus Elvira, 'Gladiolus nanus', a spring planted corm, exhibits magnificent white colored flowers with red spots on short stalks. These early summer flowering Glads are strikingly marked with patterns and colors. The multiple glad like flowers are on stems that hold 10 to 14 flowers. They make striking accents in a mixed border and as cut flowers. Glads are easy to grow and like to be in full sun and in well drained soil. Increase water and fertility when flowers begin to develop,

Bird Feeder: Squirrel Proof Yankee Flipper
The Squirrel Yankee Flipper is the definitive squirrel proof birdfeeder. Birds love to eat from it and squirrels love to try, but they can not! The way this feeder keeps squirrels out will provide hours of entertainment. The weight activated perch is calibrated to a squirrels weight. When a squirrel steps on the perch a connection is made with a motor that makes the perch spin, and the squirrel is flipped off the feeder. The unit comes with rechargeable NiCad batteries and a battery charger. Fee

Garden Salad Mix Sprouter Seeds
Garden Salad Mix Sprouter Seeds for Freshlife Sprout Grower. Contains 8 oz of seeds.
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Butterflies Suncatcher
What a perfect way to add just a hint of blue to the color scheme of your favorite room. This butterflies suncatcher is an enchanting scene from Nature, created in predominantly blue stained glass panels. Makes a lovely all occasion gift for Mothers. 7 x 5 in

Freedom to Soar Angel Figurine
Freedom to Soar Angel raises her arm to help launch the delicate butterfly resting on her fingertips. A beautifully crafted figurine posed on a fluffy ?cloud?, and imprinted with a matching butterfly design. Simply lovely. Painted resin. 5 1/2 inches tall.

Grill Magnet House Flag
The family chef will flip his spatula, when you present him with this acknowledgement of his expertise on the ?Barbie?. Our fun grill magnet house flag is a great way to announce that the outdoor dining season is in full swing. Ideal gift for Father?s Day! 2

Butterfly House Flag
Color will fly through the air in your yard, day after day and never leave, when you hang this attractive butterfly house flag from a pole or other mounting. Fabulous color in the natural pattern of the butterfly set against a rich, burnt orange background.

Gardeners 3 pocket Tool Pouch
Keeps hand tools within easy reach whilst you garden. One large and two medium pockets with a fully adjustable belt and quick release fastening. Eyelet enables you to feed string through to prevent tangling.
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Pepper - Ornamental Varingata
The Pepper Ornamental, 'Caosicum annuum', is a stunning variegated foliaged pepper with deep purple flowers. Why grow a pepper as an ornamental? Because ornamental peppers, particularly this one, may be the most beautiful plant in your flower garden. The Ornamental Pepper has white, light/medium/dark green variegated foliage with purple veins. It also displays deep purple flowers and dark purple peppers turning to red.Transplant the pepper in the spring, 3 to 4 weeks after the last frost and whe

Hydrangea - Pink Diamond
Pink Diamond Hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata 'Pink Diamond', is an upright rounded Hydrangea with incredibly large flowers. The panicles open in late summer with valuable shades of color. It is first a cream color which gradually turns a rich shade of pink. The panicles are held upright, and this large upright habit makes a good background, or it can easily be trained as a small tree. It produces both sterile and fertile flowers. This a rugged, reliable plant and is considered the most cold hard

Start Smart Chinese Cabbage - Michihli - 2.30g
This Ferry-Morse development is very sure-heading! Tall, stalky plants have a crisp, sweet taste. Very easy to grow. Delicious when served fresh like lettuce or when steamed or stir-fried. This packet will plant approximately a 72 foot row.
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Endive - Tres Fine Maraichere
The Endive Tres Fine Maraichere, 'Chicorium endiva', is the classic ingredient for mesclun mixes. Tres Fine Maraichere has very narrow, finely cut leaves that add dramatic texture to salads, and it is a very attractive ornamental. Once you have tasted
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Leek
The Leek, 'Allium Ampeloprasum Porrum', has been a staple in European kitchens for centuries. This sweet, mild onion relative won't overpower other flavors in a dish. The Leek is under used and over priced in the U.S. The sweet, mild onion flavor of leeks makes them a versatile addition to many recipes. Leeks can be used as key ingredients in foods or blended without overpowering drained soil. Water the planting bed regularly because uneven moisture will affect taste and texture. Harvest Leeks w

Solar Birdbath Fountain
Never worry about batteries or electrical cords again. This solar powered birdbath fountain saves you the trouble of having to plug in, hook up or wire it to make the water flow! Solar cells embedded in the bowl of the fountain will soak up the sun?s rays and

Hot Peppers - Jalapeno M
The Pepper Jalapeno M, 'Capsicum annuum' is popular for Tex-Mex dishes and for pickling. The dark green fruits can be left on the bush to mature to a fiery red color. The fruit grows to a length of three inches. To promote increased production, pick peppers regularly. Jalapeno M is the hot pepper every one knows. Jalapeno M has fruit that is slightly larger than Early Jalapeno and it is the most popular variety in Mexico.Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note:

Flavor King
The Flavor King Pluot® (interspecific), 'Prunus pluot', is a taste test winner. It is a unique plum-apricot hybrid. The remarkable, spicy bouquet and flavor explode the taste buds. The fruit has a reddish-purple skin and sweet red flesh. The Flavor King is a naturally small tree. I can be pollenized by Flavor Supreme, Santa Rosa or Late Santa Rosa. The complex, intense flavor of Pluot® is unique to interspecifics, much like a blend of fruit juices where the mixture is an improvement over any of

Peace on Earth Wind Spinner
At that special time of year, we send our hope for the future around the world, and in a brilliant way with this Peace on Earth wind spinner. Stylized bell shaped rings surround the central design of the north and south continents, with the dove of peace fl

Sun Face Stepping Stone
If you?re creating a path of concrete stones, or even a plain walkway, why not ?brighten? it up with one or more of these attractive sun face stepping stones? The stylized disc and features make an appealing way to break the monotony of plain gray slabs or squa

Frog Solar Path Light
Froggy is ready to go a-courting by bringing someone a very special flower, with this frog solar path light. A whimsical decoration for yard, garden, or deck, at night he?ll light up your larkspur and lawn, with an LED light that never needs recharging. Ru

Petunia - Tidal Wave Cherry
The Tidal Wave Cherry Petunia, 'Petunia x hybrida hedgiflora', has a growth habit based on how closely the plants are spaced in the garden. Place the plants close together and they will get taller. When spaced a minimum of 12 inches apart, it forms a dense, mounded hedge from 16 to 22 inches tall. Grown in restricted space with support, it will grow an extra 2 to 3 feet upward, like a vine. When given plenty of space, this petunia makes a floriferous groundcover spreading 2.5 to 3 feet. The Tida

Canna - Dwarf - Mixed Colors
The Canna Mixed Color, a spring planted rhizome, 'Canna x generalis dwarf', produces beautiful mixed colored flowers on a 2 to 3 foot plant. The flowers are displayed amid broad green leaves. Cannas make great borders and bedding plants. Their vibrant colors and attractive foliage will demand attention where ever they are planted. Try a potted Canna for your deck or patio to add color and elegance. Few flowers are so dramatic and long blooming.