Welcome to our blog’s advice on growing plants. Here you’ll find tips to green your thumb, whether you’re new to gardening or want to take your skills up a notch.
We dish practical guidance from planting to harvest. Learn how to start seeds, deal with pests safely, and reap abundant veggies and blooms.
Our farming experts break information down into simple steps. Follow their instructions to grow thriving container or raised bed gardens that fit your space.
Stop by regularly as we add new posts to help your garden thrive! We want to see you succeed at urban farming right at home.
Some people don’t bother buying houseplants because they can’t seem to keep them alive. Mother-in-Law’s Tongue is the perfect choice for beginners. Sansevieria is one of the hardiest houseplants and a great choice for people who often forget to water their houseplants. Called Mother-in-law’s Tongue for the shape of its leaves and its hardiness, Sansevieria’s…
How can you grow fresh vegetables during any season without owning your own land? The answer is as easy as a jar of water, soaking, rinsing, draining and some seeds. Sprouters with experience know that with practice, they have become seasoned farmers with nothing more than an easy habit of soaking and rinsing. How to…
Growing herbs indoors gives a gardener more control over the environment. With regular waterings and sunlight, you can have a bountiful herb garden in your own kitchen. Growing herbs in your home kitchen is very simple. The only things you need in order to start your own indoor herb garden are small containers, potting soil,…
Houseplants are a simple and fun way to brighten your home during the long dreary days of winter. They help beat the winter blues and provide some health benefits too. The holidays are over and soon the winter doldrums will set in. Almost everyone has experienced the winter blues, and some struggle with them more…
Grow a selection of herbs for cooking in pots or other containers and create an instant herb garden for adding wonderful fresh flavors to your food. Growing herbs in pots means that you can have a range of flavors close to the kitchen, ready to pick for every meal. There are many culinary herbs that…
Most people think having a yard is the first step of having a garden, but inside container gardening is perfectly acceptable for a useful and attractive herb garden. If you were to ask most people how to grow herbs, the first step would include having a nice plot of ground in the yard. However, this…
Are you wondering how to add a touch of green to your living space with minimal fuss? Spider plants, scientifically known as Chlorophytum comosum, might just be the perfect solution. Revered for their lush, arching leaves and effortless charm, these plants have become a staple in homes around the world. Not only do they bring…
A guide to growing these popular plants indoors. Ever see those pots of miniature roses in the store? Have you gotten one as a gift only to have it quickly die? Ever wonder if it’s really possible to grow roses as a houseplant? The answer is maybe, if you can provide the proper conditions. It…
Our ever-expanding Planting Guide contains valuable information and helpful tips on growing herbs, growing vegetables, and raising a wide variety of fruit trees, nut trees, and edible berries. Point of Reference : Every gardener gardens a particular somewhere, while many plants will live in multiple planting zones. When we reference “north” or “south” or “cold”,…
To make steeply sloping properties accessible for outdoor use, it’s sometimes necessary to grade terraced areas. These terraces can be reached by properly designed steps. Outdoor steps come in many types, sizes and materials, and are used for varying situations, from wooden steps leading from deck to lawn areas, to stone or masonry steps serving…
Whether indoor or outdoor, gardens are a great way to beautify your home. You can plant a variety of plants, including some that you can use for sustenance. Kitchen gardens are a growing trend, with most people switching to organic foods. In this article, we look at some gardening hacks that you can use to…
Looking for a cheap gardening idea? Then this article is for you. By using the unused items, you can make creative idea for your garden. Here are over 30 cheap garden pots that you can apply immediately to your garden. Hanging Garden With Shopping Bags Source: ikeahackers DIY Garden Pots From Broken Laundry Baskets Source: elizabethjoandesigns…
Planting a basic herb garden is the fastest and most satisfying way to start your edible garden. On one hand, many herbs are perennial, meaning you’ll have years of joy from one weekend’s work. On the other, they are fairly inexpensive, so if you decide to dig it all up and move it around three…
Your backyard will lose its prominence without a garden gate. It can be a combination of modern and vintage, materials, colors, styles. Try these 39 gorgeous garden gate ideas below and make your own one. You will find these garden gates are not limited to creativity. Related: 30 Best Driveway Gate Ideas and Designs 1. Driftwood…
While many plants need to be germinated from seed well before the garden season starts, starting seeds direct in the garden is actually the preferred method for quite a number of edible garden crops. Knowing which seeds and why really helps. Which vegetable garden seeds can be started outdoors? And why would starting some seeds…
As parents, we understand that finding a game that is both entertaining and educating for children is extremely difficult. However, we also know boys love to play with race cars, race track. To satisfy this hobby is extremely expensive. The solution is to create one for yourself. We’ve collected great ideas for you to choose…
A Zen garden is much more than designing with pile of rocks, sand, and bamboo plants. A Zen design garden is landscaping to re-create the scenes of nature. Zen gardens have been known to promote a more holistic ambiance and setting. A Zen garden design is not just about creatively arranging stones. It is about…
Growing oregano is an effortless endeavor as long as you’ve got the loose, well-draining soil of its native mountainous growing conditions. Oregano is native to southern and central Asia and to the Mediterranean, where is it known to the Greeks as the “joy of the mountains” The oregano plant is just as spectacular in the…
Are you a fan of pesto or pad thai? Growing basil is easy and quickly rewards a gardener with lush, fragranced foliage. There are several basil varieties, but they live happily in similar conditions. Below you will find a description of the basil plant, including its height, hardiness, and flower; light, moisture, and soil requirements;…
With its north African and Mediterranean heritage, you’ll want similar conditions when growing thyme as you have for other Mediterranean herbs such as oregano, rosemary, and fennel. The thyme herb plays well with other herbs and has a tendency to make friends with other flavors easily. It’s also as attractive to multiple pollinators when it’s…
Chocked full of Vitamin C, Potassium, Phosphorus and a full range of the B Vitamins, growing fennel is an edible gardener’s dream-come-true. Below you will find a description of the fennel plant, including its height, hardiness, and flower; light, moisture, and soil requirements; cultivation tips for keeping your growing fennel healthy and tasty; our favorite…
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