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A quick reference of the subjects covered on this site. The titles shown in BOLD CAPITALS are sections with many sub-pages linked within them. The texts of articles also contain many intra-site links where further information can be found related to the topics concerned and some pop-up boxes giving definitions of terms used which are revealed by holding the cursor over the word or touching the screen. IDENTIFYING AND TREATING WEEDS - images and descriptions of garden weeds and how to deal with them. WEEDKILLERS - the types of herbicides available and how to use them. GARDEN CREATURES - friends and foes; images and descriptions of the fauna encountered in the garden PLANT DISEASES - images of symptoms with descriptions of how to treat and avoid them. GROWING VEGETABLES - growing your own crops from preparing the plot to planting and harvesting. LAWN CARE - making and maintaining a lawn. A GUIDE TO PRUNING - tools and techniques used to keep the garden under control. Choosing Garden Tools - descriptions of the tools used to maintain a beautiful garden. Growing in Containers - types of containers and how to use them. HERBAL MEDICINES FROM THE GARDEN - descriptions of the preparation and uses of plants, many of which are regarded as weeds, but have been used in folk medicine. Antioxidants - the compounds found in many plants which are said to be beneficial to health. Gathering Wild Food - many plants regarded as weeds have nutritional value. Superfoods - some fruit and foliage are said to have more beneficial effects than others. Biological Control - the use of living organisms to remove pests. Companion Planting - using plants to improve the growth of plants and deter pests. Biodynamic Gardening - a method of growing plants using natural substances and following celestial cues. Growing by the Permaculture Method - growing plants in harmony with nature. Climate and the Garden - a description of the climate and how it affects the garden Climate Change - how changes in the climate could affect the garden. Weather Folkfore - old sayings about the weather. Plant Hardiness Zones - how the zones given for the survival of plants are defined. Making Garden Compost - methods of recycling garden waste and what to include. John Innes Composts - description of the types of potting compost and the ingredients. Home-made Garden Remedies - how to make some natural pesticides and fertilizers. Effect of Light on Plants - how plants use light to make their food and control their growth. Fertilizers and Nutrients - major, minor and trace elements used by plants for optimum health. Plant Hormones - the chemicals which effect the growth and development of plants. Water and Plants - how plants use water. When and How to Water - how to apply water for the best results. Genetic Modification of Plants - using laboratory techniques to change the growth of plants. Mycohrrizal Fungi - underground fungi which have a great influence on the growth of plants. Useful Conversion Factors - units of measurement defined and tables for converting between them. Scientific Naming of Plants - how the unique names for plants were derived. Garden Allergies - substances encountered in the garden which can cause allergies and how to reduce the problems. Garden Folklore - sayings and superstitions passed down the generations relating to the garden. Gardening Quotes - quotes from famous people from the past and present, on gardening. MY GARDEN - Pictures and descriptions of developments in my garden also showing how the pond was made and the greenhouse installed. MONTHLY GARDENING TIPS

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