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As a humble gardener or hobby florist, the complex world
of growing flowers, herbs and vegetables for your garden can
be a confusing matter. Trotting around your local garden centre
may not help matters. What you may be in need of is a catalogue,
preferable one filled with hints and tips on planting techniques,
where to store your seeds, and the nutrients necessary to
gain a good yield.
Ideally a catalogue for gardener's should not only include
a generic description of the manufacturer's verb, but should
give a timetable for planting sowing and harvesting, the ideal
ph level of the soil, common diseases for a given species,
the problematic insects for a given species, the space between
each seed planted, and what protective measures to take to
ensure a good yield.
Gardening slash florist catalogues come in two types, the
commercial variety which is selling what it lists and those
for educational purposes, simply to provide a comprehensive
resource. The latest type of catalogue, for both types, is
for organic and environmentally friendly persons. The heritage
and modern history of organic seeds, compost, fertilizer,
manure's and pest controls are of increasing interest.
When it comes to commercial catalogues, the best selling
products for a gardening slash florist catalogue are as follows.
First and foremost, seeds, they all come in brightly coloured
packets but few have an extensive instruction manual. Next
is growing nutrients and grow bags. Grow bags come in all
shapes and sizes, but they all come in a versatile polypropylene
bag. Grow bags can be used for vegetables like tomatoes and
potatoes, as well as plants and flowering plants.
Resources: http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/htbg/module2/plant_types.shtml
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