Frill Free Zone https://www.frillfree.com/gardening-blog.html Living simply doesn't have to be difficult - start here... en-us homesteading Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:35:02 -0400 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:35:02 -0400 frillfree.com Jun 9, Rainwater Harvesting on a Budget https://www.frillfree.com/rainwater-harvesting-on-a-budget.htmlaf389fb1cc010661a758926db8f7ef59Rainwater Harvesting on a Budget
 Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:14:38 -0400 Jun 8, My Hay Bale Garden Project - growing vegetables simply https://www.frillfree.com/hay-bale-garden-project.html590554f5ba9f7d7c00c0f67254abb530Starting a Hay Bale Garden Project - first steps and tips...
 Mon, 8 Jun 2026 08:48:33 -0400 Jun 6, How To Kill Hornets and Wasps - without pesticides... https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-kill-hornets.html988b213fed807882655a3e752ca69929Poison free gardening; How to Kill Hornets and Wasps without pesticides...
 Sat, 6 Jun 2026 09:26:10 -0400 Jun 5, Butterfly Garden - nectar and larval host plants https://www.frillfree.com/butterfly-garden.htmlf2ec5c5b95a1aba86a977ae9e610ae80Butterflies need nectar sources, as well as plants for their caterpillars to eat, so give them choices for each purpose...
 Fri, 5 Jun 2026 08:47:53 -0400 Jun 4, Behind the Sheer Curtain - make them useful again https://www.frillfree.com/behind-the-sheer-curtain.html4efec8741104166e40d22e8167735dcaBehind the Sheer Curtain - more uses for old curtains...
 Thu, 4 Jun 2026 08:31:48 -0400 Jun 3, Aminopyralid Herbicide - The DDT of The 21st Century - Grazon https://www.frillfree.com/aminopyralid-herbicide.html92b0e41246968a36584d1427c5627996Do you remember DDT? Aminypyralid Herbicide is the DDT of the 21st Century...
 Wed, 3 Jun 2026 08:34:15 -0400 Jun 2, History of Organic Farming - it's been a long time coming back around https://www.frillfree.com/history-of-organic-farming.htmld83fc7c5b8a47cb2ad48b0a4fe20615dHistory of Organic Farming; it has been a long time coming back around; it must be karma; be kind to the earth, use organic methods of growing vegetables and fruit
 Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:46:35 -0400 Jun 1, The Coracle Bed - twig sides filled with nutritious compost for beans https://www.frillfree.com/coracle-bed.html8f8ab9a010087465cf497219e1f94c58Twig sided beds have been used in potager gardens for eons - make your own Coracle Bed...
 Mon, 1 Jun 2026 08:41:07 -0400 May 30, Make more plants - dividing perennials https://www.frillfree.com/dividing-perennnials.html143db2d733f018191fb373b166d0e043How to make a ton more plants with division - dividing perennials like Sedum, Alchimella mollis and Hemerocallis...
 Sat, 30 May 2026 08:50:50 -0400 May 29, Garden Tool Maintenance - cleaning, sharpening and winterizing tools https://www.frillfree.com/garden-tool-maintenance.html40f9ba83ffc8c5c901e193a5448107daKeep your garden tools sharp, clean and well maintained - they will last longer and not need replacing so quickly...
 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:54:03 -0400 May 28, Using Super Thrive - taking cuttings and giving them a boost https://www.frillfree.com/using-super-thrive.htmldeff44027499e84da8c7e50a5a4d4b69You can give your cuttings the best chance ever at success, but using Super Thrive will do just that...
 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:59:20 -0400 May 27, Spiral Garden - mystical, intuitive garden designs https://www.frillfree.com/spiral-garden.htmldaf572542e12430a7171a3ea3bc7e2f9A Spiral Garden adds a mystical and intuitive design to your organic garden; for herbs, a bee garden, vegetables or flowers; try using this unique design in your garden...
 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:29:29 -0400 May 26, Aminopyralid Herbicide Damage in Tomato Plants - what it looks like https://www.frillfree.com/aminopyralid-herbicide-damage-in-tomato-plants.htmldd806c71cc5d058f6dad385faabbb4b9How to Fix Aminopyralid Herbicide Damage in Tomato Plants
 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:56:56 -0400 May 25, Bat Guano - high nitrogen natural fertilizer https://www.frillfree.com/bat-guano.html6fd18cabd3167596bbf80a21fc0b8f88Bat Guano - high nitrogen natural fertilizer - but make sure to use it judiciously...
 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:49:33 -0400 May 24, Garden Bugs - pests, predators & prey insects https://www.frillfree.com/garden-bugs.htmla8a9826308e029ec8738b2efa418e65aPests, predators and prey insects - what are the Bugs in your Garden?
 Sun, 24 May 2026 08:49:18 -0400 May 23, How to Kill Flies - simple, non-toxic solutions to an annoying problem https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-kill-flies.htmlb38521c81497e8c327a667947e83e9a3Flies buzzing around your face and landing on your food as you're trying to eat, how annoying is that? Learn some simple ways to get rid of them once and for all...
 Sat, 23 May 2026 09:50:59 -0400 May 22, Starting a Gardening Business - make money homesteading https://www.frillfree.com/starting-a-gardening-business.html367de021a1764323918b86229c12fdaaMake money with horticulture - by Starting a Gardening Business where you have complete control...
 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:13:16 -0400 May 21, Living Roof; green, growing and lush to protect the home https://www.frillfree.com/living-roof.html6177c33fa5b3c6fa66dac37dce5c1cdeA Living Roof over your dwelling provides shelter for the roof itself, as well as habitat for small creatures and insects, water collection and storm water abatement; there is no downside
 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:35:54 -0400 May 20, Syrphid Flies, that ubiquitous hover fly... https://www.frillfree.com/syrphid-flies.htmlc100c7f8896f9c715037e741a0b7f719Sometimes known by other names, the syrphid fly can be found hovering near dill or other plants, looking for aphids...
 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:10:23 -0400 May 19, Redo Your Hanging Baskets for a refresh https://www.frillfree.com/redo-hanging-baskets.htmlf8eb0d73c51d98cf0ed2ec8144fc84dfRedo Your Hanging Baskets for a refresh...
 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:51:23 -0400 May 18, A Guest Post; How Do You Adjust Soil pH Organically? https://www.frillfree.com/how-do-you-adjust-soil-ph-organically.html537c772350a9f68ff786876c3b9781b0How Do You Adjust Soil pH Organically? A Guest Post to show you how...
 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:11:44 -0400 May 17, Square Foot Gardening Method - raised beds, intensively gardened https://www.frillfree.com/square-foot-gardening-method.html1357a9aaaf7446cfca0501ef312ca352Follow the Square Foot Gardening Method outlined here for your intensive garden...
 Sun, 17 May 2026 08:23:13 -0400 May 16, Sprinkle Bottle to give your plants a gentle wash https://www.frillfree.com/sprinkle-bottle.html9999df8bcf965a4fa1347fa04e5dd12bNeed a DIY sprinkle bottle for your plants that won't wash the soil away, but gives a good drenching? Here the instructions...
 Sat, 16 May 2026 10:23:48 -0400 May 15, 5000 Kilometer Sempervivum - how did they survive the trip? https://www.frillfree.com/5000-kilometer-sempervivum.htmlf90217d2f21051a2a1cfdba1b886bb0fMoving thousands of plants across the continent is a trek like no other - The 5000 Kilometer Sempervivum
 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:27:22 -0400 May 13, Natural Fertilizer - eco-friendly nutrients for organic vertables https://www.frillfree.com/natural-fertilizer.htmld84e2b4200729a436f5a38cc03777f5fIf you're growing organic vegetables, you'll need natural fertilizers to keep them healthy...
Wed, 13 May 2026 08:26:02 -0400 May 12, Liquid Organic Fertilizer - waste not, want not https://www.frillfree.com/liquid-organic-fertilizer.html132e8ec142de92246adf1cd1ea1dc180Using Liquid Organic Fertilizer on your garden is one of the most sustainable practices you can imagine; you will never run out of this high nitrogen fertilizer
 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:59:00 -0400 May 11, Economy Hanging Baskets - beauty for less, all summer https://www.frillfree.com/economy-hanging-baskets.html054455960f6903d577e3f0ff16c7993cEconomy Hanging Baskets; there is no reason to spend lots of money on baskets and planters...
 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:28:45 -0400 May 10, Best Plants For a Hanging Basket - lots of choices https://www.frillfree.com/best-plants-for-hanging-basket.htmlb2df163e313188b512d84f5d11e21b4aChoose the Best Plants for a Hanging Basket with the options in this guide...
 Sun, 10 May 2026 08:55:45 -0400 May 9, Old Window Cold Frame - make a protective place for seedlings https://www.frillfree.com/old-window-cold-frame.htmlc8855b5855078a80200b232ad38a8a29Make a protective place for seedlings and more with an Old Window Cold Frame...
 Sat, 9 May 2026 09:32:28 -0400 May 8, Lupins - nitrogen fixing cover crop, and beautiful garden plant https://www.frillfree.com/lupins.htmlb901f42f90aabe8bb43c737d21d13c68Growing Lupins in your garden has multiple benefits; beauty, bee attracting, and nitrogen fixing...
 Fri, 8 May 2026 08:37:22 -0400 May 7, Live Rosemary Topiary - herb flavored decor https://www.frillfree.com/live-rosemary-topiary.html52878e8e1669631fab14fe980d567b0eLive Rosemary Topiary for a dream window sill garden - with pictures...
 Thu, 7 May 2026 08:53:58 -0400 May 6, Fruit Tree Pruning - techniques for better fruit production https://www.frillfree.com/fruit-tree-pruning.htmlc8b32e1b1918627b199b7b550ca5e839Techniques for better fruit production (and health); Fruit Tree Pruning...
 Wed, 6 May 2026 08:30:59 -0400 May 5, How to Grow Carrots - everyones favorite root vegetable https://www.frillfree.com/how-to-grow-carrots.htmlc3212e96291eb6044f3d0d7d37a99b5aLearn how to produce the sweetest, crunchiest root vegetables in your organic garden; How to Grow Carrots organically; for nutrition the carrot can't be beaten...
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