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Introduction to making compost from dry leaves and flowers Compost enriches the nutrient content of garden soil and flower beds and then allows you to re-use food scraps and other organic items that would otherwise go to waste. Composting dry leaves make a dark, rich, earthy, organic matter that can be used as soil. It adds nutrients to the garden soil and the larger particle size helps enhance the tilth and then loosen compacted earth. The composting process retains moisture and repels w

Introduction to growing grapes in pots/containers Grapes are a welcome addition to any garden. They can be trained up walls, on a trellis, and need little space if pruned carefully. Grapevines need free-draining soil and plenty of sunlight to ripen properly and will happily grow on any good garden soil and sunny location. Grapevines do surprisingly well in pots and they’re adaptable plants and, properly maintained, require relatively little space. Likely because of the huge wine-growing indus

Introduction to growing Peppers in pots from seed and cuttings Peppers are one of the all-time favorite vegetables to grow in pots. Peppers belongs to the Piperaceae family. Here are many different types of Peppers you might want to grow in your garden or even in a container. Depending on tastes and gardening preferences, you may choose to grow mild, hot, sweet, giant, or tiny Peppers. Growing Peppers in pots is a great way to harvest homegrown produce even when you’re short on space. In this

Introduction to growing Dragon fruit indoors from cuttings and seed Dragon fruit is also called pitaya or pitahaya, is the vibrant-colored and sweet-tasting fruit of some cactus plants. Dragon fruit is perfectly suited to growing in a house or apartment as the standard household temperature is ideal for this plant. Even though it is a desert plant it doesn’t need excessive amounts of light for it to grow healthy. To grow Dragon fruit indoors you should use a pot that is 10 to 12 inches deep f