Amanda Brice » plants http://www.amandabrice.com Tips to Live Your Life Alive Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:30:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Q&A: Is it safe to put the silk plants meant for home decor into my fresh water aquarium? http://www.amandabrice.com/qa-is-it-safe-to-put-the-silk-plants-meant-for-home-decor-into-my-fresh-water-aquarium/ http://www.amandabrice.com/qa-is-it-safe-to-put-the-silk-plants-meant-for-home-decor-into-my-fresh-water-aquarium/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:29:27 +0000 http://www.amandabrice.com/qa-is-it-safe-to-put-the-silk-plants-meant-for-home-decor-into-my-fresh-water-aquarium/ Continue reading →]]> Question by pbxpress: Is it safe to put the silk plants meant for home decor into my fresh water aquarium?
I also put a lava rock into my tank. It’s a newly established tank, and the ph and ammonia levels are fine, but I have a high fish mortality rate and am wondering if the fake plants are the culprit.

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Answer by kielbasa7
I would only use plastic or real plants. There could be harmful chemicals leaching into the water. If you put lava rock in there, is it colored, washed, boiled? How would you like those fish to put you in a tank with all that?

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Garden Plants
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Image by RachelC
I’ve decided to try and grow some things this year

Got Some Gardening Done!
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Our garden, mid June 2010

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Hey Guys I had a lot of people wanting to see the progress of the garden. This is for you! It looks very good and this past 2 weeks I have seen serious growth. Shout out to Zubair, Dan, James and Webkinztrader. If you have any questions or comments please let me know. Im here to help. -Pete

I love to grow culinary herbs. What, you don’t believe me? Take a look for yourself. For more great gardening advice visit www.gardenerguy.com
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]]> http://www.amandabrice.com/garden-update-hanging-plants-herbs-progress/feed/ 29 How do I get rid of crab grass and weeds in my vegetable garden without killing my plants? http://www.amandabrice.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crab-grass-and-weeds-in-my-vegetable-garden-without-killing-my-plants/ http://www.amandabrice.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crab-grass-and-weeds-in-my-vegetable-garden-without-killing-my-plants/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:29:45 +0000 http://www.amandabrice.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crab-grass-and-weeds-in-my-vegetable-garden-without-killing-my-plants/ Continue reading →]]> vegetable garden
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Question by Singingtwinkletoes: How do I get rid of crab grass and weeds in my vegetable garden without killing my plants?
It’s just ridiculous how much crab grass is sprouting up in my veggie garden, and there is no way I can pull it all out by hand. What is safe to use on it but will not harm my vegetable plants?

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Answer by jalexisp
till up the walk space and just pull between the plants

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]]> http://www.amandabrice.com/how-do-i-get-rid-of-crab-grass-and-weeds-in-my-vegetable-garden-without-killing-my-plants/feed/ 2 To plant an herb garden is it better to get seeds or the plants already started? http://www.amandabrice.com/to-plant-an-herb-garden-is-it-better-to-get-seeds-or-the-plants-already-started/ http://www.amandabrice.com/to-plant-an-herb-garden-is-it-better-to-get-seeds-or-the-plants-already-started/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:31:17 +0000 http://www.amandabrice.com/to-plant-an-herb-garden-is-it-better-to-get-seeds-or-the-plants-already-started/ Continue reading →]]> herb garden
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Question by Juanita S: To plant an herb garden is it better to get seeds or the plants already started?
I want to do the herbs in containers too. Should I get the plants already started and plant them in the pots, or should I get seeds and plant them in the pots? What about those herb growing kits that come with the seeds that are in these little peat moss pellets? Also, if I want organic herbs does that mean I need to buy organic herb seed or organic herb plant, or will it be organic either way as long as I’m not using chemicals? Thanks! Obviously inexperienced over here…

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Answer by Jadalina
I really do not like the peat pellets, I think they dry out WAY too easily and once they do it’s nigh impossible to get them just moist, they’re either completely dried out or soggy. Since herbs do NOT like being soggy, I think you wind up creating problems for yourself later on by using peat pots.

Technically you need organic seed to be considered organic but I don’t worry about it. The main thing is to not use chemicals once the plant is growing.

Herbs grow fairly easily from seed but I always get the started ones because I just need a few plants, not a few dozen seeds. I have the luck to live near a totally organic nursery though (used to work there) so the plants I buy from them haven’t been treated with any chemicals.

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]]> http://www.amandabrice.com/to-plant-an-herb-garden-is-it-better-to-get-seeds-or-the-plants-already-started/feed/ 5 Which herbs and plants are easiest to grow for someone that is not familiar with gardening? http://www.amandabrice.com/which-herbs-and-plants-are-easiest-to-grow-for-someone-that-is-not-familiar-with-gardening/ http://www.amandabrice.com/which-herbs-and-plants-are-easiest-to-grow-for-someone-that-is-not-familiar-with-gardening/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:29:50 +0000 http://www.amandabrice.com/which-herbs-and-plants-are-easiest-to-grow-for-someone-that-is-not-familiar-with-gardening/ Continue reading →]]> gardening
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Question by Shannon B: Which herbs and plants are easiest to grow for someone that is not familiar with gardening?
I live in New Orleans, Louisiana and have been wanting to grow my own herbs and small plants. I don’t have experience in gardening whatsoever and I’d like to know what I should start off with and what plants/herbs are good for this climate (hot and humid). I would like to plant something within the next month. What’s good to plant at this time of year?

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Answer by All 4 JR
Chives, Parsley, lemon thyme & basil all grow well in hot & humid. If it gets too dry…water. This time of year, protect from freezing temps but should do well til it gets to 40 or so.

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Growing a vegetable garden indoors is easy as long as there is enough sun, heat and water. Determine if you can grow a vegetable garden where you live with the advice of a third-generation flower grower in this free video on growing houseplants. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

Fall garden update and a few things from the summer garden. Visit The Bayou Gardener in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana – Cajun Country at www.thebayougardener.com
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]]> http://www.amandabrice.com/indoor-plants-how-to-grow-a-vegetable-garden-indoors/feed/ 31 Medicinal Plants or Medicinal Herbs – Curcuma longa (Siddha Medicine) (Materia Medica) http://www.amandabrice.com/medicinal-plants-or-medicinal-herbs-curcuma-longa-siddha-medicine-materia-medica/ http://www.amandabrice.com/medicinal-plants-or-medicinal-herbs-curcuma-longa-siddha-medicine-materia-medica/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:30:24 +0000 http://www.amandabrice.com/medicinal-plants-or-medicinal-herbs-curcuma-longa-siddha-medicine-materia-medica/ Continue reading →]]>

Medicinal Plants or Medicinal Herbs (Materia Medica) Curcuma longa (Herbal Medicines) “Manjal” (Siddha Medicine) “Provides beauty and complexion to the body.! Very effective medicine for many ailments even cancer.!” for further information visit our webpage siddham.in SIDDHA MEDICAL SYSTEM “Ever since the Human life existed on the Earth, there lived other living beings also, such as plants and creatures side by side. Whenever human body is affected with illness on earth there exists method of curing also against the illness or diseases. The Siddha system is known to be the most Ancient system of Medicine which was devoloped by the Siddhars. The primordial Guru or Agasthiyar is the Father of Siddha Medicine. The Siddhars did various research work on Mother Nature and formulated excellent medicines prepared from plants, animals and minerals. The action and medicinal uses of the plants were realised by them through their emminent Mental and Spiritual power. They formulated the medicines from the herbs thousands and thousands of years ago which are still used in the same way without any expiry in their medicinal value…..!”
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]]> http://www.amandabrice.com/medicinal-plants-or-medicinal-herbs-curcuma-longa-siddha-medicine-materia-medica/feed/ 1 Q&A: Have you ever had a vegetable and non vegetable garden combined.What kind of plants did you use? http://www.amandabrice.com/qa-have-you-ever-had-a-vegetable-and-non-vegetable-garden-combined-what-kind-of-plants-did-you-use/ http://www.amandabrice.com/qa-have-you-ever-had-a-vegetable-and-non-vegetable-garden-combined-what-kind-of-plants-did-you-use/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:30:46 +0000 http://www.amandabrice.com/qa-have-you-ever-had-a-vegetable-and-non-vegetable-garden-combined-what-kind-of-plants-did-you-use/ Continue reading →]]> Question by joyce: Have you ever had a vegetable and non vegetable garden combined.What kind of plants did you use?
I have a very small space. I want to use short plants. This will be in a front yard. I want to use flowers to kind of hide the vegetable garden. I don’t have a backyard. This will be my first time trying this. Please send suggestions.Thanks. Have a great day.

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Answer by alvarz
I plant Marigolds in my veggie garden. They look nice and just keep multiplying.
Also this flower gives of a ”scent” or something or other which keeps the damaging bugs away. Better than poison

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Question by janet: How do I tell which of my herb garden plants are perennial, or annual?
New at herbs, but I have an herb garden I grew outdoors in pots. I live in N. Fla. I don’t know which herbs are which. Therefore, I don’t know which to cut back, bring inside, or under cover. Or, which ones to just let be outside to die, and replant next year? These are a few I have basil, rosemary, sage, fennel, oregano, oh, and two grape vines? I hope this isn’t a really stupid question? Any help is appreciated. Jan

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Answer by Gary D
OK, so here’s what you need to do with each of these plants you mentioned…

basil – If the basil has already flowered, then it will drop it’s seeds and you’ll have tons more sprouting next Spring!

rosemary – needs no action, unless you want to trim it a bit for shape.

sage – forget it. Just replant this one from seeds in Spring.

fennel – will do fine in the cooler weather, but if you get a REALLY hard freeze, it’ll die. Replant in Spring.

oregano – protect this one from hard freezes and it’ll survive for next Spring. Otherwise, it’s easy to grow from seeds.

two grape vines – Keep as much woody growth on the plants as possible. The leaves will die off, but the plant will survive the winter fine. You might mulch them near the base to ensure some insulation from the cold.

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