Comments for Garden Ideas Reviews http://gardenideasreviews.info Gardening Ideas and Tips Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:54:05 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Small-Plot, High-Yield Gardening: How to Grow Like a Pro, Save Money, and Eat Well by Turning Your Back Yard Into An Organic Produce Garden by J. Eric Towell http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/02/12/small-plot-high-yield-gardening-how-to-grow-like-a-pro-save-money-and-eat-well-by-turning-your-back-yard-into-an-organic-produce-garden/comment-page-1/#comment-3081 J. Eric Towell Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:54:05 +0000 #comment-3081 The most impressive thing about this book, initially, is the array of garden plans for different garden sizes. Sal presents plans for a 750, 1500 and 3000 square foot gardens, drawn to scale with succession plantings dates for mid-summer and fall crops. Additonally, there are plans for a 400 square foot salad or soup garden, a late or winter garden and plans for a 5-stage supply garden. <br /> <br />If that's not enough, Sal also sets out, in easy to follow, step-by-step detail the calendar of work for the gardening year, based on average date of last frost in Spring and first frost date in Winter. He provides detailed steps on how to start transplants from seed and how to fight the most common causes of transplant failure. <br /> <br />There is also a fascinating discussion of how to tell the gender of your squash plant flowers (fried squash flowers, anyone?). <br /> <br />I truly cannot recommend this book too highly for the beginning to early intemediate gardener who's trying to make sense of when to do which tasks in the garden. Rating: 4 / 5 The most impressive thing about this book, initially, is the array of garden plans for different garden sizes. Sal presents plans for a 750, 1500 and 3000 square foot gardens, drawn to scale with succession plantings dates for mid-summer and fall crops. Additonally, there are plans for a 400 square foot salad or soup garden, a late or winter garden and plans for a 5-stage supply garden.

If that’s not enough, Sal also sets out, in easy to follow, step-by-step detail the calendar of work for the gardening year, based on average date of last frost in Spring and first frost date in Winter. He provides detailed steps on how to start transplants from seed and how to fight the most common causes of transplant failure.

There is also a fascinating discussion of how to tell the gender of your squash plant flowers (fried squash flowers, anyone?).

I truly cannot recommend this book too highly for the beginning to early intemediate gardener who’s trying to make sense of when to do which tasks in the garden.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Brinkmann 822-0712-4 4-Piece Solar Stake Light Set, Black by H. Wijaya http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/02/08/brinkmann-822-0712-4-4-piece-solar-stake-light-set-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3080 H. Wijaya Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:34:38 +0000 #comment-3080 I do really like the designs of this item, however the quality of this products is horrible and it doesn't light up bright at all. I do hope Target is giving us better quality product. Rating: 2 / 5 I do really like the designs of this item, however the quality of this products is horrible and it doesn’t light up bright at all. I do hope Target is giving us better quality product.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> Comment on Brinkmann 822-0712-4 4-Piece Solar Stake Light Set, Black by Quang Tran http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/02/08/brinkmann-822-0712-4-4-piece-solar-stake-light-set-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3079 Quang Tran Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:10:20 +0000 #comment-3079 As with most solar lamps, these are not designed to illuminate your walk way. They do provide some light but buyers must realize that these are mainly for decorative use. They are beautiful to look at both at night and during the day. Know what to expect before you buy these things. You could spend alot of money on the metal ones and they won't be any brighter than these. My friend has the $80 a piece metal set and his do not do any better than mine. Rating: 4 / 5 As with most solar lamps, these are not designed to illuminate your walk way. They do provide some light but buyers must realize that these are mainly for decorative use. They are beautiful to look at both at night and during the day. Know what to expect before you buy these things. You could spend alot of money on the metal ones and they won’t be any brighter than these. My friend has the $80 a piece metal set and his do not do any better than mine.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Brinkmann 822-0712-4 4-Piece Solar Stake Light Set, Black by Little Star Enterprises http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/02/08/brinkmann-822-0712-4-4-piece-solar-stake-light-set-black/comment-page-1/#comment-3078 Little Star Enterprises Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:02:44 +0000 #comment-3078 I purchased 8 of these and by the 3rd day all eight wouldn't light up anymore. They look nice during the day and great at night (when they worked). They do not light up much, they are just accent lighting. Just enough so you know they are there at night. Maybe I just purchased 2 bad boxes but the other reviews I've read on these at target all had simular expereiences as I did... Rating: 1 / 5 I purchased 8 of these and by the 3rd day all eight wouldn’t light up anymore. They look nice during the day and great at night (when they worked). They do not light up much, they are just accent lighting. Just enough so you know they are there at night. Maybe I just purchased 2 bad boxes but the other reviews I’ve read on these at target all had simular expereiences as I did…
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Wildflower Premium Mix Seeds-1/4 lb. Covers 75 sq.ft by Kevin F. Ledbetter http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/01/30/wildflower-premium-mix-seeds-14-lb-covers-75-sq-ft/comment-page-1/#comment-3077 Kevin F. Ledbetter Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:12:28 +0000 #comment-3077 The offer claims .25 lbs. of seeds, but the mix is 81.25% inert material; so you actually get .75 ounce of seeds. So instead of $24.00 per lbs (a fair price for wildflower seeds), you're paying $127.88 per lbs. That's just a plain ripoff! Next time I'll buy from a reputable seed company. Rating: 1 / 5 The offer claims .25 lbs. of seeds, but the mix is 81.25% inert material; so you actually get .75 ounce of seeds. So instead of $24.00 per lbs (a fair price for wildflower seeds), you’re paying $127.88 per lbs. That’s just a plain ripoff! Next time I’ll buy from a reputable seed company.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> Comment on Indoor Culinary Herb Garden Starter Kit- Start Growing Fresh Cooking Herbs & Spices- Great Gift Idea!- Seeds: Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage by Grete Salaz http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/01/29/indoor-culinary-herb-garden-starter-kit-start-growing-fresh-cooking-herbs-spices-great-gift-idea-seeds-parsley-thyme-cilantro-basil-dill-oregano-sweet-marjoram-chives-savory-garlic-134/comment-page-1/#comment-3075 Grete Salaz Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:28:02 +0000 #comment-3075 The kit arrived VERY quickly, and I got planting right away. The little peat pellets are a very clever way to start seedlings. I'll be using them more in the spring to start my regular garden. The instructions vary for each different type of seed, and most of my seeds sprouted quickly. There was one that didn't come up, but there is plenty of additional starter pellets and seed to do a second, and maybe even a third planting, so no worries. The little seedlings are growing every day! It's pretty fun ;-) Rating: 5 / 5 The kit arrived VERY quickly, and I got planting right away. The little peat pellets are a very clever way to start seedlings. I’ll be using them more in the spring to start my regular garden. The instructions vary for each different type of seed, and most of my seeds sprouted quickly. There was one that didn’t come up, but there is plenty of additional starter pellets and seed to do a second, and maybe even a third planting, so no worries. The little seedlings are growing every day! It’s pretty fun ;-)
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Indoor Culinary Herb Garden Starter Kit- Start Growing Fresh Cooking Herbs & Spices- Great Gift Idea!- Seeds: Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage by C. P. Garlitz http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/01/29/indoor-culinary-herb-garden-starter-kit-start-growing-fresh-cooking-herbs-spices-great-gift-idea-seeds-parsley-thyme-cilantro-basil-dill-oregano-sweet-marjoram-chives-savory-garlic-134/comment-page-1/#comment-3074 C. P. Garlitz Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:02:40 +0000 #comment-3074 The instructions are very thorough! Very cool kit, especially for the price. My first seeds are starting to sprout! Basil came up first. Can't wait to start cooking! Rating: 5 / 5 The instructions are very thorough! Very cool kit, especially for the price. My first seeds are starting to sprout! Basil came up first. Can’t wait to start cooking!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on 100 Poppy Flower Seeds. Grape Poppies. Papaver somniferum. by G. Metcalf http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/01/30/100-poppy-flower-seeds-grape-poppies-papaver-somniferum/comment-page-1/#comment-3076 G. Metcalf Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:39:19 +0000 #comment-3076 I recently ordered seeds from this company and was so pleased. The package arrived 3-4 days after order placed so that was impressive and it arrived in excellent condition! Packets of seeds were individually wrapped with a picture of the flower and name on the front. They even sent an extra package of seeds at no charge. The company enclosed a personalized hand signed thank you card for placing the order. Informational instruction sheet for planting and care also included in shipment. Needless to say, I had a wonderful experience and will order with them again in the future. Now all I have to do is plant and wait. Thanks, wife of one who ordered Rating: 5 / 5 I recently ordered seeds from this company and was so pleased. The package arrived 3-4 days after order placed so that was impressive and it arrived in excellent condition! Packets of seeds were individually wrapped with a picture of the flower and name on the front. They even sent an extra package of seeds at no charge. The company enclosed a personalized hand signed thank you card for placing the order. Informational instruction sheet for planting and care also included in shipment. Needless to say, I had a wonderful experience and will order with them again in the future. Now all I have to do is plant and wait. Thanks, wife of one who ordered
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Indoor Culinary Herb Garden Starter Kit- Start Growing Fresh Cooking Herbs & Spices- Great Gift Idea!- Seeds: Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage by K. Hunt http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/01/29/indoor-culinary-herb-garden-starter-kit-start-growing-fresh-cooking-herbs-spices-great-gift-idea-seeds-parsley-thyme-cilantro-basil-dill-oregano-sweet-marjoram-chives-savory-garlic-134/comment-page-1/#comment-3073 K. Hunt Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:55:50 +0000 #comment-3073 I received this kit over a month ago. I followed the directions pretty closely, although I wouldn't call myself a green thumb. Everything sprouted but about half of the seedlings didn't make it in the long run. Certain plants seem more hardy: cilantro, mint, oregano, chives and basil all have since been transplanted and are doing well. This is a great, easy way to start herbs from seed and the tray is reusable. It also comes with more of the starter "pods" than will actually fit in the tray, so you can always try a second batch later after you have transplanted the first batch to larger containers. Rating: 4 / 5 I received this kit over a month ago. I followed the directions pretty closely, although I wouldn’t call myself a green thumb. Everything sprouted but about half of the seedlings didn’t make it in the long run. Certain plants seem more hardy: cilantro, mint, oregano, chives and basil all have since been transplanted and are doing well. This is a great, easy way to start herbs from seed and the tray is reusable. It also comes with more of the starter “pods” than will actually fit in the tray, so you can always try a second batch later after you have transplanted the first batch to larger containers.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> Comment on Indoor Culinary Herb Garden Starter Kit- Start Growing Fresh Cooking Herbs & Spices- Great Gift Idea!- Seeds: Parsley, Thyme, Cilantro, Basil, Dill, Oregano, Sweet Marjoram, Chives, Savory, Garlic Chives, Mustard, Sage by Nuggie http://gardenideasreviews.info/2010/01/29/indoor-culinary-herb-garden-starter-kit-start-growing-fresh-cooking-herbs-spices-great-gift-idea-seeds-parsley-thyme-cilantro-basil-dill-oregano-sweet-marjoram-chives-savory-garlic-134/comment-page-1/#comment-3072 Nuggie Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:32:41 +0000 #comment-3072 Perfect product for anyone who does not have a yard to plant in, and also for anyone who likes fresh herbs in the convenience of their home year-round! Rating: 4 / 5 Perfect product for anyone who does not have a yard to plant in, and also for anyone who likes fresh herbs in the convenience of their home year-round!
Rating: 4 / 5

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