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EmilyCompost.com
This cleverly titled site (EmilyCompost.com) features a variety of information about gardening. This special site, dedicated to the memory of Evy McGinness, who started it, features a plant of the week and wildflowers and weeds of the week. In the FAQ, many gardening hints are provided as are answers to many gardening questions. A photography section features information on how to photograph flowers. There are interviews with famous gardeners, a garden glossary, plant search, and a whole host of tips, hints and suggestions. It is obviously that Evy took pride in her gardening and wanted to pass along her knowledge to others who shared the same passion.

Grow Lights
This article is written by a woman who decided to use grow lights to help her plants grow. The thing about using grow lights is that no matter how small the space is, or how limited you are with sunlight you can grow a great collection of herbs, plants and flowers. These grow lights helped her grow plants better, and you can read about the types of grow lights she used to help her plants grow.

Tracking Hydroponic Growth
This page discusses practical hydroponic gardening. Included is information about the Nutrient film technique, dripper feed systems, the water culture system and ebb and flood systems. Animated diagrams show the various methods and how they are set up. You can get worthwhile ideas for setting up your own hydroponic growing greenhouse by looking at the many photographs on this site. The owner tracks his hydroponic gardening growth progress. A section of useful hydroponic gardening links is available.

Attract Birds to Your Backyard by Installing an Outdoor Fountain and Plantings
In a situation where you want to have your backyard visited by birds on a regular basis, you may find that by installing an outdoor fountain accompanied by an assortment of plants will do the trick. A handy list of tools and materials has been provided, along with suggested plants. Discover how to install the fountain tank and the steps involved in finishing the fountains. You will also learn how to make a bird feeder and how to cover up the water features by adding colorful flowers.

Helpful Gardener Tips
A must-read for serious gardeners, this well-organized website delivers helpful gardening advice, tips and resources. Broken down into departments, everything from bonsai to vegetable gardening can be browsed. Each department contains featured articles and extra resources about the topic at hand.