Q:If you have a home garden, and you grow more than what you can use, what do you do with the extra? Do you give it to friends and family or do you give it to those in need by way of food pantries at churches or a food bank? Do you give it to homeless shelters? Or do you just let it rot and throw it away?

I do! I donate lemons.

Q:where to find home depot coupon?

If you have just moved into your neighborhood you can call the city hall and ask for a welcome package which usually has a home depot coupon for 10% off purchase. Maybe you can ask home depot for one.

Q:I was wondering if it was okay to grow something small to begin with, on a bed? not on the floor, because i have dogs, and i know they will get in my garden and becausue if i plant them on a bed it will be easier for me to take care of the plants. and easier for me to get rid of the insects. is it expensive to do this? or am i better of buying my own fruits and vegetables? I live in Los Angeles, CA in the city. and was wondering what would be the best time to plant. and finally are there any good books you recommend, and any tips? thank you for your time.

The biggest part of any good garden is the soil. I had a 16' X 24' raised bed garden. I bought an inexpensive home garden tiller (look up Mantis Home Garden Tiller online. I think mine was about $300), peat moss (to help the soil hold moisture), bagged manure to feed your plants, and an inexpensive book on gardening for beginners (go to the library and save some money on this). Get a small sample of the soil tested to check acidity level. Some veggies and fruits like acidic soil and other don't. Tomatoes are the best to grow in acidic soil. I used cinder blocks to frame the garden bed and got them at a Home Depot or a Lowe's.Plan out an area that you want to locate your garden bed. If you live in a condo or apartment, you can always do container gardening. I've been collecting kitty litter buckets to hold my garden soil since I'm living in an apartment and my yard area is only asphalt. I'm using about 24 kitty litter buckets that had held 35 pounds of kitty litter. Gardening is personally rewarding and fun. Living in RI, I have a shorter growing season than you. Does some online research to find out the earliest you can start planting in your area before you get started. I bought a book called Complete Guide to Vegetables, Fruits Herbs and it cost me about $12.76 at the time. Lots of fruits, berries and vegetables can be purchased as starter or cheater plants. Do you research, plan your area, work or till your soil (if you have a yard), chose your crop type, and have fun! Start small at first, you can always get bigger if you have the room and the money. They make special terracotta pots (either plastic or clay. I got a plastic one cheap.) that you can plant 12 strawberry plants in at one time. Strawberries are great and last year after year if you plant them in mounds in your yard. If you don't have a yard and just use a pot, you'll have to plant them every year (I think. I only planted them in a strawberry pot 1 time). Good Luck!

Q:Terrace garden decoration, how economical and practical?

Make our terrace garden to achieve ecological, environmental and economic benefits of the three effective combination

Q:i would like to have an herb garden but don't know what time a year is best for them in Colorado....and how to start them.

I use it when I make homemade salsa, or when baking tilapia or cod with some garlic, lime, and salt and pepper. Basil- Basil is a medium sized leafy plant. It is great dried and crushed, or fresh. I use it when making spaghetti sauce, or I put the whole raw leaves in salads. Chives- Chives are long tubular green plants, that have a light onion flavor. I use them on twice baked potatoes a lot. Dill- Dill is a leafy green plant that has a distinct flavor. Use it for pickling cucumbers, I put it in salad, and for omelettes also.

Q:How can I enrich my home vegetable garden?

really each different plant needs different fertilizer it would still be could to add some fertilizer in with each plant

Q:Looking for a magazine that gives ideas for DIY improvements to increase the value of your house in various rooms

The best magazine is either Better Homes Gardens or Bob McGillicuddy's House Specials.

Q:I have looked at Lowes, Home Depot, Garden stores and I still can't find replacements seat and canaopy cushions for my outdoor garden swing do they even sell replacements?

If your looking for Grayson S04148 swing with 2 seats a storage center and reclines with foot rest I found the web site but heres the kicker they want $324.00 for two cushions exact match replacements. But the darn whole swing did not cost that! Was like $140.00 or less at Walmart. I contacted them via online site and told them same thing and good luck on selling them! I m going to make jute woven supports and make due with the $60.00 replacement cushions I bought at Lowes. They don t cover the foot area but I can fix that also by either taking it off or making a cushion for it out of another replacement cushion, or sew one. Hope this helps someone.

Q:not the one in Australia either, just the regular Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.

Go okorder and search it and it should give you the address

Q:My mom has that better homes and gardens cookbook (its old i think) and she always uses the easy baked beans recipe for Christmas but some how the page got ripped out and lost. If anyone has this cookbook could you please give me the recipe. It is on p.785 and she says its just called quot;easy baked beansquot;Thanks so much!

Easy Baked Beans Source: Better Homes Gardens 4 slices bacon 1/2 c chopped onion 2 (1-pound) cans pork and beans 2 T brown sugar 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1 t prepared mustard Preheat oven to 325° F. Cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Crumble bacon. Cook onion in drippings until tender; add with bacon to beans, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and prepared mustard; mix well. Bake uncovered in 1-1/2 quart casserole for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours. Makes 6 servings