Archive for April, 2010

Apr-25-2010
Stone

This is a very simplistic and basic book on landscaping with stones. When I say simplistic, it’s typical advice the guy down at Home Depot will provide. I picked this up, because I was beginning a stone pathway project, and thought it might come in handy. And it did. But not by much.

Apr-20-2010

Doh!  I didn’t know this.  I’ve been killing my seedlings with insufficient light. http://ezinearticles.com/?Grow-Lights—Full-Spectrum-Light-Indoors&id=4071893

Apr-20-2010
The Book "Islamic Gardening"

I have a curiosity about Islamic Gardens, especially their symbolism and design. Unlike western gardening concepts, Islamic Gardening hedges on sacred worship.  Many of the greatest gardens were built to symbolize Paradise, and they included items referenced in the Quran.  Quite amazing if you think about it.  The best example would be the Taj Mahal,  [ Read More ]

Apr-16-2010
GreenHouse

There’s nothing more deadly to a vegetable seedling then a hostile wife.  Mine, can’t stand all the seedlings in my den, and is constantly threatening aggresive, hostile action. In a lucid moment, I chose the route of compliance, instead of blackmail, coercion and straight lieing.  “Why not just take those seedlings outside”? Well ok, yes,  [ Read More ]