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I’m sure all of you have had oranges, lemons, limes, or even some cumquats.  Where do you think these fruits come from.  How about your grapefruit for breakfast? Well, perhaps they grow in warmer climates, such as Florida, California, or even in some of the Mediterranean climates, such as Spain, Italy, and even parts of Georgia and Turkey.  Well, you are right and you probably have no idea that you can have these amazing citrus fruits growing right in your own home. What fruits are citrus fruits?   Well, citrus fruits technically are fruits which have high concentrations of citric acid.  These fruits are also high in vitamin C and many other nutrients good for fighting colds and the flu.  The most common citrus fruits grow on trees and they include oranges, mandarins, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, lemons, and cumquats.  These fruits typically have a bitter outer skin which is tough and has a hard shiny outside with some mid texture. …

Do you like gardens, but your small living space keeps you from having a garden?  Well, container gardening can give you a wide variety of ideas to turn your condo’s or apartment’s balcony or small outdoor space into a lush green space. One great idea for a container garden which can add some beauty to your outdoor space is the ancient Japanese art of bonsai.  What is bonsai?  Bonsai is basically a small miniaturization of trees.  The Japanese often used the art of bonsai to create and adorn the porches of their houses with small trees and shaping them into organic and free flowing forms. What is bonsai?  Bonsai is actually a Japanese word meaning “good luck” or “success,” and the art of bonsai is dwarfing trees and having them in decorative ceramic containers, which in ancient Japan were used as symbols of good luck or success and a good and fruitful life.…

Have you ever had your favorite annuals and are getting sick and tired of buying new annuals every year?  Maybe you had that one beautiful plant one summer and can’t find it in the following stores.  We may just have the right answer for you. Truly, would would be a summer flower garden without annuals can be like a summer with out barbecue or a Fourth of July without fireworks.  Annuals come in many different varieties and often add brilliant colors to your summer garden. The Difference Between Annuals and Perennials The difference between annuals and perennials is rather simple.  Annuals are plants which won’t survive the winter unless they are in a greenhouse like environment, whereas perennials grow back every year.  Depending on what region you live in, some annuals can be perennials in warmer climates. Perennials, on the other hand, are plants which will handle the hard freezes of the wintertime and grow back every year. …

In the last article, we talked about designing an electric table and how to use the electric table as a base for your various container gardens.  Though the electric table in this article is being used as a nightstand and charging table, you will get the picture on how you can use the same concept for creative container gardening. The first thing we need to talk about before constructing the electric table is about all the electrical components which are needed for the table. The power source is the most important thing of the table.  As shown in the previous article, the power source is simply a male plugin which plugs right into the wall.  Note that this article shows materials for US voltage and outlets.  If you live in Europe or the UK, you will have to use the electrical hardware which is compatible with the house voltage and amperage there.…

There are many reasons why we need to have container gardens. The great thing about container gardens is that they can be for both inside or outside. Many of you may think of container gardens simply being limited to some flower boxes on your windowsill or balcony rail or perhaps a few potted plants on your patio or your sunroom. That is not so much true. In these series of articles, you find out how creative you can get with container gardening and how it can be a joy all year round, even in the wintertime. The electric table is the best beginning for a container garden which can include lights, water features, and more. What exactly is an electric table? Well, basically, an electric table is a table which is fitted with electrical outlets and could also have switches and USB ports wired into it and has a plug with a cord which can be plugged into the wall.…