tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:45:59 +0000Blogginggardeningmoneyoilpay per postseedssunflowerThe Ultimate Sunflower Sitehttp://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sunflower)Blogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-5108113573056515311Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:23:00 +00002008-01-06T07:42:51.418-08:00It seems that everyone has an experience or two with vacuums that are etched on their mind. For my mother, it has to do with a low priced model and she is reminded of all the time because the model is mass marketed. Old people repeat things often and every time my mother sees one of those stupid adds for the Oric vacuums she goes into a ten minute tirade about what a piece of junk the vacuums is.http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2008/01/miele-vacuum-cleaner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-8248180417593778068Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:15:00 +00002007-12-02T18:17:35.399-08:00Hydroponics continues to make its way into the mainstream, and with this popularity hydroponics specific retailers are finding their way into towns and cities across the country. Fortunately for those who are not lucky enough to have a hydroponics store nearby there are a wide variety of online resources for equipment, supplies and information, but for those with access to these new retail storeshttp://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/12/sea-of-green-hydroponics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-245145512865583909Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:56:00 +00002007-12-05T21:57:12.544-08:00Wow! I just was searching for some home furnishings and found a great site.They not only offer discount prices, but they have some big name, quality brands like Wesley Allen, American Drew, Lane Furniture and Collezione Europa to name a few. The website is pleasing to look at and easy to navigate to find what you are looking for fast. The selection is huge! You can find furniture for all areas ofhttp://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/great-home-furnishing-source.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-723994085300806629Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:37:00 +00002007-11-27T09:38:31.156-08:00Most so called “house plants” have low light requirements and can generally be grown indoors without additional lighting. Where things get a little more complicated is when vegetable and fruit producing plants are added to the indoor garden, or even some outdoor areas. These plants require more light for optimal growth and production. It is important to be able to estimate the amount of light http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/quick-and-easy-guide-to-providing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-8104431078858143295Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:22:00 +00002007-11-24T18:25:49.029-08:00I have tried many full price and discount vitamins and supplements, but recently I bought a vegetable and fruit juicer and I found that it far outshines even the best discount vitamins and minerals. Each morning I take two apples, two carrots, two celery sticks and a one inch chunk of ginger root and run them through the machine and drink up. No wired feeling like with some discount vitamins and http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/juicing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-4232440676728754491Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:21:00 +00002007-11-24T18:22:10.903-08:00Proper ventilation is one of the most important factors for success with greenhouse gardening. Fortunately, there are methods to properly ventilate a greenhouse that are not too expensive. Ventilation involves the active or passive exchange of inside air for outside air to control temperature, remove moisture and replenish carbon dioxide. In most cases it is desirable to have an active (fan http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/proper-greenhouse-ventilation-on-budget.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-7860326230501829836Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:19:00 +00002007-11-24T18:20:59.596-08:00What is Foliar Feeding?Foliar Feeding is a technique for feeding plants by applying liquid fertiliser directly to their leaves. The most touted benefit of foliar fertilizers is their capacity to promote maximum nutrient absorption. This is based on the belief that foliar fertilizers cause an increase in sugar levels in plants which then stimulate soil activity and plant nutrient uptake. In 1953, http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-use-foliar-fertilizers-for_24.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-6819029413664911371Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:17:00 +00002007-11-24T18:19:54.429-08:00It is refreshing to see new gardening products developed from time to time which offer exciting new possibilities for natural gardening. Dr.DoRight’s Plant Wash Concentrate is such a product. Just as good hygiene is important to our health, properly cleaning plants on a regular basis can lead to increased photosynthesis, lush healthy growth and disease resistance. Clean plants also look better http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/product-review-drdorights-all-natural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-1989555267661915681Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:15:00 +00002007-11-24T18:17:24.154-08:00In its simplest form, compost tea is liquid runoff and condensation that is captured from drainage containers under various compost bens and tumblers. Compost tea is also actively “brewed” by steeping healthy compost in water. Using compost tea is a great way to feed plants with soluble nutrients that will impact them more quickly than compost mixed into the soil. Good compost tea also helps to http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/brewing-compost-tea-for-spectacular.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-8971595787709247218Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:56:00 +00002007-11-14T17:56:46.101-08:00With proper planning there are several advantages that greenhouse enthusiasts have for seed germinating and getting their plants off to a great start. Jump Start the Growing Season – Just as greenhouse gardeners are able to extend the growing season they can get a head start as well. Many desirable plant varieties cannot be sowed until after the last freeze of the season and in some cases it http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/greenhouse-advantage-for-seed-starting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-3675753043150957194Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:55:00 +00002007-11-14T17:56:01.948-08:00Seed saving can be a rewarding and cost saving activity particularly if plants are selected for their good seed saving characteristics. This article will offer the beginning seed saver helpful advice on which plants to start with and how best to harvest, prepare and save the seeds. Bean/pea, lettuce, pepper, and tomato offer the beginning seed saver the best chance for successful seed saving. http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/simple-seed-saving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-1017278381987276199Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:54:00 +00002007-11-14T17:55:16.402-08:00This article takes a look at the benefits of fish based fertilizers as a great organic plant feeding alternative. As with any fertilizer it is important to understand the components of the fertilizer so that brands can be compared and the proper blend can be chosen and applied in the correct strength for various garden applications.Some of the advantages and benefits of fish based fertilizers arehttp://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/seafood-for-your-plants-natures-wonder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-3081433648676092700Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:53:00 +00002007-11-14T17:54:15.992-08:00Some plants need a helping hand for good pollination when grown indoors or in a greenhouse, but it is easier than one may think. Vegetables and other plants can be hand-pollinated by taking a Q-tip or small paint brush and transferring the pollen from the male flower to the female. Male flowers will bear stamens and female will bear pistils (the female always has a small fruit on the end). Make http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-hand-pollinate-indoor-gardens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-681303460698501352Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:53:00 +00002007-11-14T17:53:28.649-08:00Many gardners would rather use natural products to control pests, but are confused about developing an overall strategy for natural pest control. This article will investigate some effective options for controlling pests without toxic chemicals. The best offense is a good defense and the easiest way to prevent insect damage is to discourage them from coming in to the garden in the first place. http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/natural-pest-control-for-greenhouse-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-4382043390553748823Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:52:00 +00002007-11-14T17:52:40.413-08:00One common complaint about hydroponics is the smell that often results, but with a little care and knowledge, a well run hydroponics system doesn’t need to end up becoming a slimy, smelly mess and odor problems can be easily avoided.Tip #1 – Keep the system as free of organic materials as possibleNutrient solution problems are often the cause of bad smell in hydroponics systems.Bad odors can be http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-keep-hydroponics-systems-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-623122345108110109Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:51:00 +00002007-11-14T17:52:00.524-08:00IntroductionThis article will show you how to easily build and maintain a small drip hydroponics system that can be used to grow herbs, tomatoes, peppers or a combination of each. Things You Need Inexpensive plastic pots, one 12 inch, one 10 and one 8 inch.  Two-Three plastic 14 inch pot saucers Submersible hydroponics water pump (approximately 160GPS) Tubing to fit the pump (approximately 3http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-build-small-drip-hydroponics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-8572972354352187579Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:50:00 +00002007-11-14T17:51:16.338-08:00IntroductionThis article will show you how to easily build a beautiful indoor/outdoor fountain using glazed pottery. This can make a nice patio or greenhouse feature or even be used as a decorative room humidifier that will not get clogged like traditional humidifiers. Things You Need Three or four glazed ceramic pots of graduating size Plastic pots or containers slightly smaller than the largehttp://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-build-small-container-fountain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-3735654794201030603Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:49:00 +00002007-11-14T17:50:34.558-08:00The Hydroponic Gardening Practice that can Vastly Improve Soil Based GardensMany times Hydroponic gardeners have results that seem extra ordinary; but, with proper attention to detail, these same results can be had by soil based gardners as well. Successful hydroponics depends first and formost on monitoring the pH of the nutrient solution, yet soil based gardners often neglect this critical http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-assess-and-corect-soil-ph.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-5009206207316533469Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:48:00 +00002007-11-14T17:49:30.581-08:00#1 Floral ScissorsDeluxe Chinese Scissors 5.95For the indoor gardener a good pair of floral scissors takes the place of pruning sheers and is indispensable. These are very nice Chinese scissors with decorative gold colored handles. Extremely sharp and highly versatile. Excellent for pruning bonsai and other indoor plants. Super versatile and easy to handle, they can accurately cut though the http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/eight-tools-every-indoor-gardner-needs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-6794581446061545393Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:47:00 +00002007-11-14T17:48:27.599-08:00What is Foliar Feeding?Foliar Feeding is a technique for feeding plants by applying liquid fertiliser directly to their leaves. The most touted benefit of foliar fertilizers is their capacity to promote maximum nutrient absorption. This is based on the belief that foliar fertilizers cause an increase in sugar levels in plants which then stimulate soil activity and plant nutrient uptake. In 1953, http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-use-foliar-fertilizers-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-4751663214970363172Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:46:00 +00002007-11-14T17:47:31.948-08:00Container gardening is great for indoors, greenhouses, patios and other small spaces and even has some advantages over in ground gardening. With a little planning, anyone can have great container gardens that make the most of small (or large) gardening spaces.Choose Planters Choosing appropriate planting containers is one of the most important factors in container gardening success. Very small http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-have-great-container-gardens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-3169279909964860122Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:45:00 +00002007-11-14T17:46:41.235-08:00Many people don’t know this, but all those coffee grounds from Starbucks are provided to gardeners free for the asking. Most Starbucks stores have a bucket where they place the garden grounds somewhere in the store. If not or if the bucket is empty they are generally more than happy to fill up some bags for anyone who asks. Starbucks discusses their garden grounds program at http://http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/coffee-grounds-free-garden-secret.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-1086384919865935860Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:40:00 +00002007-11-14T17:45:14.546-08:00This article will cover the basics of hobby aquaponics, and more importantly give step by step instructions on how to build and maintain a small flood and drain aquaponics system.What is Aquaponics?Aquaponics is the combination of recalculating aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil). The fish waste provides the nutrients the plants need and the plants, in taking http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-to-set-up-small-but-productive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-1413719824625101343Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:04:00 +00002007-11-09T19:25:55.804-08:00Blogginggardeningmoneypay per postToday I signed up for a program called Pay-Per-post. I heard from a friend that there were some cool blogging programs out their and that you could actually make some money blogging. My friend was right! The funny thing is that I started by searching on two search terms. The first was “cash for blogging” and the second just happened to be the name of this program “pay-per-post). Check it out at http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/11/today-i-signed-up-for-program-called.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Chris)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373263033651820530.post-3224377198472245631Wed, 27 Jun 2007 04:13:00 +00002007-06-26T21:19:20.280-07:00 With proper planning there are several advantages that greenhouse enthusiasts have for seed germinating and getting their plants off to a great start. Jump Start the Growing Season – Just as greenhouse gardeners are able to extend the growing season they can get a head start as well. Many desirable plant varieties cannot be sowed until after the last freeze of the season and in some http://sunflowerocity.blogspot.com/2007/06/greenhouse-advantage-for-seed-starting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sunflower)0