James asks…
Vegetable Garden books??
What is the best book you have found on Vegetable Gardening?
GardenersCardiff answers:
“Sunset Magazine” puts out some really cool, user friendly garden books including a real nifty veggie series. By user friendly, not only do the speak english that we can understand with color pictures and detailed diagrams, but the printed them with materials that allow you to carry them out into the garden with you. They clean up real nice if you get mud and garden crud on them. Any thing short of putting them underwater won’t hurt them. It’s cool to have your answer book right out in the garden with you.
Mary asks…
Garden railway/Garden?
Live in the suburbs of city and have a acre lot and about half an acre to landscape myself, any websites i can look at to get a idea of what to make outa my backyard? Looking to make garden with garden railway.
GardenersCardiff answers:
The “Do It Yourself Network” has ideas. Besides “Landscape”, use other search terms (gardening, walkways, pool, fountains….) to find more. I noticed on the HopePage, they had a link for “water walkway” — sounds interesting, but didn’t check it out.
Http://www.diynetwork.com/
Also, the public library and home improvement center [i.e., Lowe’s, Home Depot] have books and magazines you can skim through — buy/borrow or not.
Like DIYnetwork, there are also a lot of TV programs on gardening & landscaping — discovery, TLC channels … They are really interesting.
This site does Landscapes (and has a search box). There’s a link on it’s HomePage (currently) on “yards and gardens”.
Http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh
These sites offer ideas:
http://www.bechtelslandscape.com/landscape-ideas.shtml
http://www.landscapegardeningonline.com/
http://www.gardenrailway.org.uk/
This site looks like it may be REAL helpful:
http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/landscapedesign5.html
Do a search for “landscape ideas” (and use other terms) in your browser. Search for “parts” of landscaping (like pools, rock, cement structiures/statues, patio furniture, decks…). The results listed usually have their products set in gardens and yards — and you can get ideas. Like this site (check out the links (buttons) across the top):
http://www.bridgewaterlandscape.com/
And, search famous gardens (like botanical gardens … Like Marie Selby Botanical Garden, Sarasota FL), if you know of any, and look at their settings for ideas.
Peace. Have fun!!!!!
Chris asks…
the magazine better homes and gardens?
Im 18 years old and i just moved out on my own. Im looking for a magazine that has, decorating tips, easy recipes, health tips, fashion and beauty. I was thinking better homes and gardens. but i didn’t want to subscribe and not like the mag. what do u think? will i like it or do u think there would be something better i would like.
Please no smart remarks.
Thanks
GardenersCardiff answers:
It’s a great magazine although there aren’t many beauty tips in it, just mostly about home and garden and they have wonderful recipes. It’s worth the money to subscribe instead of buying off the stand. I know you must be excited about getting your own place, Good Luck!
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Mary asks…
Cany anyone tell me how to sharpen my garden tools?
I am looking for a way to sharpen garden tools (shovel, shears, loppers, lawnmower blade, ect). I have heard this is a good thing to do but am having a hard time finding any good sources of information. Thanks for any tips!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Matt:
Your question covers a great deal of area. The diversity of garden tools is unbelievable but I will offer a few comments.
Sharpening any tool, garden or otherwise, is a process of reestablishing the factory shape and cutting edge. A few GOOD files (don’t skimp on files, cheap files are just that) are essential. A midsized vice of reasonable quality will make life a lot easier. A nice but not necessary item is a midsized midcost grinder. A six inch grinder will do a fine job on damaged tools providing they are salvageable. All that remains is some elbow grease and patience.
Sharpening powered tools like chainsaw chains, hedge trimmer and so forth can be a bit tricky. Some hands on instruction would be very helpful in this area. Some items in the power catagory likes mower blades are doable by weekend gardners. A balance checker, usually available where mowers and mower parts are sold, is important. Keeping the blade balanced is important to safety and to the life expectancy of your mower engine. I do mower blades with a file. Some use a grinder, I think it’s a matter of personal preferance and perhaps speed required by professional sharpenes.
I did a Yahoo search, “How to sharpen garden tools”. I received several hits for books and magazine articles. Take a look at the book rack in a home improvement center. You might find something there.
Last thought: You are, of course, free to spend your money as you see fit but I wouldn’t spend any of my money on any of the cheap sharpeners. Sharpening tools just has too many variables to make any of them get my money.
If you care to discuss a particular tool, contact me through my profile and I’ll do my best to help.
Sandy asks…
Where Can I get a Voucher for a Garden Tools shop in Athens?
Friends of mine have brought a house near Athens, and I would like to get them a voucher to buy garden tools. Can anybody advise me.
GardenersCardiff answers:
The only thing I can think of is to ring Tourist Information on +210 0606 8800 and ask them…..or ask them to look up a number for Garden Centres, Plant Sales or Nurseries in the area and go from there. Hope this helps 
Daniel asks…
who can supply some gardening tools purchaser to me ?
GardenersCardiff answers:
I went to the local KMart today and saw most of the gardening tools marked down 50%. That normally doesn’t happen until Labor Day weekend, when garden and outdoor supplies are marked down. I got more planters, more hummingbird feeders and a few seeds for next spring.
So…go check out your local KMart and see if you can grab a few bargains.
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