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Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:05:03 +0000

Mary asks…

In the Sims 3 for xbox 360 how do you get your sims to make a garden?

i just started the game and my sim wants to garden but i cant figure out how to make one…i had her take the gardening class..what now?

GardenersCardiff answers:

McGregor’s garden has free harvestable fruits and veggies which will satisfy her want to garden.

If you want to make a garden at home, have her buy vegetables and fruits from the store or look around town for seeds.They’ll go into her inventory. On your home lot, open the build/buy mode by hitting the BACK button. Once you’re there, hit X to open the catalog and then go down to family inventory. Pick a plant or seed, place it on the lot, go back to Live mode by hitting BACK again, and click on the item. You’ll be able to plant it if she’s the right gardening level. If not, it will be grayed out and if you select it, it will tell you what level she has to be.

Nancy asks…

How do you create a GARDEN on Sims 3 for the XBOX?

I just bought Sims 3 for the xbox 360 and I’ve been trying to start a garden, but none of my seeds give me the option to plant. Also, I cannot find any kind of fertilizer or soil in build mode …

GardenersCardiff answers:

Hey, I’m having the same problem! I’ve been searching the internet for an answer but can’t find anything…

We just figured it out…

1.Read the gardening book in the library and get seeds.
2.Go to your house and go outside, stand in the yard.
3.Use the back button on your control to go to buy/build (our version is in Italian so I’m trying to translate as best I can =).
4.When in buy/build press X to open the catalog.
5.Then go to family inventory (I hope that’s what it’s called in the English version).
6.Then hit RB to go to the Sims Articles.
7.You can select the seeds and use them from there.

Hope that helped! =)

Oh yeah, and you buy fish from the store and use them as fertilizer… You can also buy fruit and vegetables from the store and plant them.

Robert asks…

How would I go about, selling statues to garden centres?

I have a few latex moulds, cement, vibrating table and I can make large statues. But selling on the internet doesn;t seem to be enough. Can someone help me, How do I go about selling items to garden centres? Who do I call? Whats to arrange? How much percentage will I get if a statue is worth £100 in the shop?

Im not good with business, but thank you

GardenersCardiff answers:

Two things to think about: Firstly, most retail stores will mark up an item at least double what they paid for it-that means if it would normally sale 100, they won’t buy it for more than 50 (more often it would be closer to 40). Secondly, rather than going to the nurseries and garden centers, try selling your work to vendors and distributors. You might make less money, but you will typically get more sales.

In any event, it always helps to put together a catalogue of your work, a portfolio if you will. It is much easier to transport and can offer a GC or nursery the chance to easily think about what they might want. As you intend to make a business out of this, don’t stop coming up with new ideas. Tastes change and markets grow in odd directions sometimes… Including statuary! The other bonus to having a catalogue comes from being able to update the pictures and offer a starting point for a conversation. If you want to sell your work, you first need to sell yourself on the customer. Keep in mind that the more you pay attention to what they say their customers are looking for, the easier it will be to come up with new ideas.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:05:03 +0000

Charles asks…

Is it very wrong to collect snails in my garden and throw them over the hedge into my neighbours neglected…

…garden?
The Drunken Fool,
You’re a cad, Sir! Throwing snails into a well-tended garden.

GardenersCardiff answers:

It’s the right and proper thing to do.If he kept his garden nice, then you wouldn’t do it. Although I would carry on, it’s much more fun!

Sharon asks…

In which countries are garden centres (and gardening) popular?

Which countries around the world have lots of gardening centres?
There are certainly plenty in my native England, because there are so many keen gardeners. Where else would I expect to see garden centres, and gardens that the householders look after?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Well, I’m sure it is impossible to say since I’ve never been everywhere, but I’d assume that although quite a few countries may not have the “Garden Center”, they do have avid gardeners. Just to name a few, the places I’m certain you can expect to find household gardens are in:
Great Britain
United States
India
China
Japan
Australia
Spain
Mexico
Holland
Germany
Russia
Canada
There are just way too many to mention, but you get the point. Gardening and the love of Gardening is not unique to any country.

Lizzie asks…

What department stores have good GARDENING DEPARTMENTS?

You know how Wal-Mart and K-Mart both have pretty big gardening departments? Well I don’t have either of those stores near me. I’m in Los Angeles, but for some reason they aren’t as big or popular here.

What other stores have good gardening departments? I don’t think Target does, as far as I know. Any others?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Lot’s of hardware stores have a section in the back that has garden stuff. I love to just browse those stores myself.

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:05:02 +0000

Maria asks…

What to bake as a gift for garden party hosts?

I will be attending a garden party at the end of the month, and my partner and I were thinking it would be nice if we gifted the hosts something like a cake or quiche that we could bake. Any tips or ideas? What would be good.. we are clueless.. thanks.

GardenersCardiff answers:

If it’s a May garden party, you’d want something quite summery…

I like the idea of cheesecakes, or tarts with summer fruits like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Or, how about a summer fruits crumble, which would taste gorgeous with a large dollop of vanilla ice cream!

Mary asks…

What cooking and/or gardening online stores will deliver to a customer in Germany?

I want to send a gift to a business colleague in Germany and am having difficulty finding something that can ship there. I’m looking to spend around $200.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Here are two websites that may ship Internationally, according to what their website states:

Crate and Barrel – International Orders: If you live outside the United States and would like to place an order we would be happy to assist you. You may contact us by telephone at 630-369-4464 or by fax at 630-527-1448.

(2) Bed Bath and Beyond – For information regarding shipments to US Territories or international shipments/billing please call 973-785-4333 or email them at customer.service@bedbath.com.

Good Luck!

Mandy asks…

Where can I find Christmas gifts for a keen gardener?

Been looking online for home / garden products, but not the standard things I’d find in a garden centre…Any ideas of where I can buy products that are a little bit special?

GardenersCardiff answers:

I was in Whittards of Chelsea coffee supplies a few weeks ago and they had a tea set for gardeners which i thought was awesome! The cups were like plant pots, the spoons were like spades, there was a teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug, all on a tray. They were so different I wished I knew someone to get it for!!

Your Questions About Gardening

GardenersCardiff — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:05:02 +0000

Sandy asks…

gardening tools?

hey there!
i have recently developed an interest in gardening. I am a dimwitt as far as gardening is concerned, please help me to
1- collect gardening tools(basic)
2-flowers and plants. how to get and sow them.

GardenersCardiff answers:

Ok… First, basic garden tools….

You will need…..

*Spade
*Trowel
(I prefer the narrow, transplanter trowel)
*Cultivator
*Garden gloves (water proof, preferably)

Optional….

*Knee cushion
*Pruning Sheers
*Bucket/basket to carry supplies around in
*Hand rake

The tools you need will depend on what you plan to do, really.

Here are some websites that tell a little about gardening tools….

Http://www.thegardenhelper.com/tools.html
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=LawnGarden/GardenToolBG.html
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/toolbasics4gardens

Next, your plants….

You have three choices:

1. Seed
2. Bulb
3. Potted plants

For instant results, nothing beats the potted plant!
But… Nothing beats seed if you are wanting to stay on the economical side!
…Why not a combination, a few plants, and several packets of seed? =)

You can get seeds online, in garden shops (local nurseries, Walmart, Kmart, even the Dollar Stores)… Some grocery stores carry seeds.

What type of flowers/plants you choose really depends upon your preference.

As for flowers that are easy to start from seed, I would recommend Marigold, Zinnias, Pansies and Petunias.

You may want to choose a combination of flowers, foliage plants (Hostas, Caladium, Ferns, etc), herbs and even veggies if you’d like.

A couple of websites to get some tips and ideas….

Gardening for beginners: http://www.thegardenhelper.com/gardenerindex.html

Also see:

http://www.doityourself.com/scat/gardeningandoutdoor
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/

Good luck, and have fun in your new garden!
Gardening can be addictive… =)

Richard asks…

Gardening tools?

The whole experience of going to garden centres and DIY stores is driving me mad so have decided to start shopping online for all the stuff i need. Have done a search online and have found so many sites and don’t really know where to start – can anyone recommend a good gardening or DIY site with lots of variety and not too expensive?

GardenersCardiff answers:

Totally agree – i dont use garden centres anymore for tools etc. I use this site specifically for garden tools http://www.pentagondirect.com/department/garden although they dont sell the flowers and plants, just the equipment and tools. They have a range of products for the different areas of the garden that you may focus on and DIY stuff too if you need it.
I tend to still head to the garden centre for plants and flowers though, as i like to pick out the particular plants, which is safer i think, as you may be sent wilting or half dead plants.

Mary asks…

How do you get gardening tools (like the shovel) on Sonic Adventure 2?

I bought a tree seed and found out you need to have gardening tools to plant it, but i don’t know where or how to get them. I NEED HELP!!!

GardenersCardiff answers:

Win all 3 levels of the Crab Pool race for the shovel and win all 3 levels of the Stump Valley race for the watering can. To get to the races (and karate!) go through the cave in the normal garden. Have fun.