New Ring Members

2010-04-21T07:18:00.000-07:00

I want to welcome the following members to our rings, and wish you much success with your site

In our Collections of Animal Art Ring we welcome,

Dessertbred Arabians at
http://desertarabians.uni.cc/

and

Ozark Mountain Live at
http://www.omlmhs.com/index.php

In our All APBT Kennels & Breeders we welcome

Hernandez 78 pits - Home at
http://www.hernandez78pits.webs.com/

Webring members Feature your site on any of our rings for as little as .20 per month
click here to see

Or you can advertise across The Women's Cafe and add your live link to our News Blog for just $2.50 per month. c lick here to see

AAA Gardening And More Ring

2010-04-15T11:05:00.000-07:00

At this time of year many people turn to the gardens, maybe your an old pro or maybe you just need a bit of help.

If you have a website about gardening The Women's Cafe invites you to join our

AAA Gardening and More Ring (click me to visit)

If your looking for some great gardening books check out the recommended reading
section on our ring homepage.

This e-book is currently on sale click here

And here are a few tips to get you started with your own garden this year.

The thing to remember while gardening is to start small. A small plant bed, about 25 or 30 feet square is perfect, is just enough room for about 30 plants. This will give you a chance to try out your green thumb and if you find that you enjoy your garden you can always expand and increase your plantings.

The next thing you will want to do is choose a site. Gardening must be done in an area that gets at least six hours of sunlight. Try and stay away from large trees that will take your plants water and nutrients, and at least three feet from any fences or buildings. In hot climates it is a good idea to choose a place that will have shade from a part of the intense afternoon sun. It is
possible to have a healthy garden with even ten to twelve hours of sunlight, but the type of plants must be adaptable. While soil can always be improved, a site with good soil is a plus. Avoid areas that have rocky soil, steep slopes, or areas where water stands.

Now comes the fun part: start digging. Gardening is not a clean hobby; you’re going to have to get some dirt under your nails. First remove the rocks, debris, and any grass and weeds then dig the spot up about one foot deep. Level up the dirt and add compost or minerals if the needed. If your soil is too acidic, add lime; if it is too sandy, add peat moss. Plants will thrive in neutral to acidic soil with a little added fertilizer.

If you buy seeds then plant them according to the directions. If picking plants, choose ones with green, healthy looking leaves and stems and healthy roots. Put the smaller plants towards the front of the bed and larger ones in the back. The key to a successful beginning in gardening is planting at the right time. Make sure and wait until the frosts are over before planting. If you are planting seeds the package will usually tell you exactly when you can plant them to achieve maximum growth.

Once you have started and gotten into gardening, making sure your plants receive enough water is essential to their growth. Hand watering works well if you only have a few plants. Other options include sprinklers or sprinkler hoses. Watering is more effective during the cooler parts of the day. The type of plant will depend on how much water is needed, but most require about an inch per week. During the hottest periods plants will be need watering about three times per
week.

One of the most helpful things to add to a garden is mulch or compost. Just a few inches of organic mulch will improve fertility and help the soil hold moisture. Wood chips, grass clippings, leaves, manure, and pine needles are all things that can be used as mulch.

Now you can advertise across The Women's Cafe and add your link to our News Blog for just $2.50 per month.

Webring members click here to see
Others c lick here to see

Advertising On The Women's Cafe

2010-04-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

Now you can advertise across The Women's Cafe and add your link to our News Blog for just $2.50 per month.

Webring members click here to see
Others c lick here to see

The Women's Cafe News

2010-04-13T07:20:00.000-07:00

The women's cafe news will track happening at The Women's Cafe
and will introduce you to our rings and our new web ring members.

If you already have a site in one of our web rings and would like to have your site featured at The Women's Cafe and on this blog you should click here for more details

If your not a cafe web ring member, Click Here to see how you can join.

In addition on this blog I intend to introduce a selection of interesting self help topics, and ideas.