Instructables: exploring - - vegetables - planting http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 17:48:28 PDT BLOX v1.01 A Complete Video Guide for Growing Heirloom Tomatoes: Start to Finish! http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Complete-Video-Guide-for-Growing-Heirloom-Tomato/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FTCB/GXQPMQQY/FNHFTCBGXQPMQQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FTCB/GXQPMQQY/FNHFTCBGXQPMQQY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FTCB/GXQPMQQY/FNHFTCBGXQPMQQY.SMALL.jpg TheRustedGarden This video shows the entire growth history of one plant a 'Black Krim' heirloom tomato. It will show you: How to transplant tomatoes How to build hot-house cages (for early planting) How to prune out suckers How to create a disease barrier How to fertilize and maintain the tomato plant And how te...
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Tue, 31 Jul 2012 05:11:00 PDT
Small Indoor hydroponics http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Indoor-hydroponics-Project-Real-Easy/
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Mon, 2 Jul 2012 05:40:04 PDT
How to Grow Vegetable Plants! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Grow-Vegetable-Plants/
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Thu, 10 May 2012 00:44:36 PDT
How to Easily Transplant a Tomato into Your Garden http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Easily-Transplant-a-Tomato-into-Your-Garden/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/TVIR/H1ERMX4T/F10TVIRH1ERMX4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/TVIR/H1ERMX4T/F10TVIRH1ERMX4T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/TVIR/H1ERMX4T/F10TVIRH1ERMX4T.SMALL.jpg TheRustedGarden This video presents  a quick and easy standard method of transplanting tomatoes into the garden. There are four main points to keep in mind and use. 1.  Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 inches or more 2. Ammend the soil as needed with organic matter (about a shovel full) 3. Remove the bottom third...
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:27:54 PDT
Raised Beds http://www.instructables.com/id/Raised-Beds/
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Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:56:40 PDT
PVC "Banging Pot" Scarecrow. The simple version. http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-Banging-Pot-Scarecrow-The-simple-version/
PVC "Banging Pot" Scarecrow. The simple version. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/O6XI/GNOD5YH8/FR9O6XIGNOD5YH8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/O6XI/GNOD5YH8/FR9O6XIGNOD5YH8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/O6XI/GNOD5YH8/FR9O6XIGNOD5YH8.SMALL.jpg richie_114 A banging pot scarecrow is a scarecrow that somehow makes noise. I have made mechanical ones using a mini windmill to make it bang metal bars together but this time I am making it of PVC. Simple to construct and (Hopefully) it will protect my heirloom vegetables. You'll need a way to prevent the wi...
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Sat, 14 May 2011 20:36:55 PDT
Growing Heirloom Vegetables http://www.instructables.com/id/Growing-Heirloom-Vegetables/
Growing Heirloom Vegetables - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/D2KR/GNFSIOWR/FP7D2KRGNFSIOWR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/D2KR/GNFSIOWR/FP7D2KRGNFSIOWR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP7/D2KR/GNFSIOWR/FP7D2KRGNFSIOWR.SMALL.jpg richie_114 This instructable will follow my garden as it grows, From opening seeds to preparing the soils.  (Though you missed my first plot being tilled, hoed, and amended)  A quick explanation about heirloom seeds; Heirloom seeds are from plants grown the old (Read BEST) way, No genetic modifications,  hybri...
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Sun, 8 May 2011 08:23:21 PDT
How to plant veggies or plants (in houseplant pots) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-plant-veggies-or-plants-in-houseplant-pots/
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Sun, 6 Jun 2010 08:10:55 PDT
How to Make the Most of Your Garden Space and Grow More Vegetables http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-the-Most-of-Your-Garden-Space-and-Grow/
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Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:45:30 PDT
The Anyone Garden http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Anyone-Garden/
The Anyone Garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F1Y/YXPA/FXA2OFD6/F1YYXPAFXA2OFD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1Y/YXPA/FXA2OFD6/F1YYXPAFXA2OFD6.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F1Y/YXPA/FXA2OFD6/F1YYXPAFXA2OFD6.SMALL.jpg Dantron Hello world! This is my first instructable and first real garden experiment, I hope you enjoy my garden and find my experiences (and difficulties) helpful. My overall goal for you is to have created an instructable that anyone, with no garden knowledge, could pick up and grow some delicious foods fr...
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Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:56:54 PDT
Domestically Sustainable Agriculture - Construction, Planting, and Harvesting http://www.instructables.com/id/Domestically-Sustainable-Agriculture-Constructio/
Domestically Sustainable Agriculture - Construction, Planting, and Harvesting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/1DF7/FWMNUGUT/FAP1DF7FWMNUGUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/1DF7/FWMNUGUT/FAP1DF7FWMNUGUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/1DF7/FWMNUGUT/FAP1DF7FWMNUGUT.SMALL.jpg Brennn10 In an effort to reduce future food costs, and create a lasting source of mainly vegetables and some fruits, we decided to invest some time and money into creating a sustainable garden. We all know the taste and experience of a home grown fruit or vegetable, and the satisfaction of enjoying a domest...
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Wed, 8 Jul 2009 13:26:04 PDT