8 Best Soil Selection Strategies for Organic Gardeners
Organic gardening is a popular and growing hobby, as more people seek to become self-sufficient and grow their own food. While there are many benefits to organic gardening, it can be a challenge to grow healthy, productive plants by not using synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. One of the most important factors in successful organic gardening […]
10 Plants that are Toxic to Dogs: The Silent Threat in Your Garden
Plants that are toxic to dogs can be a problem if you are a pet owner who happens to have a green thumb. We all know that dogs will often get their snouts into places where they don’t belong. They will sniff, snuffle, and gnaw on just about anything they come across, from throw pillows […]
Potato Grow Bags: 4 Practical Tips for Growing Potatoes
Potato grow bags are a godsend for gardening enthusiasts who love spuds but have limited space in which to grow them. They also make harvesting easy. All you have to do is empty the contents of the bag, collect up the tubers, and dispose of the compost on other beds or borders to improve the […]
Five ways to fix your lawn drainage issues…
It rains for a day or two and you start to see pooling and water laying on the surface. The dog starts bringing in muddy feet! What now?
Sweet as a Nut: Grow Your Own Almond Tree
From marzipan, to candy, to the growing interest in almond “milk” products, people are devouring more almonds now than ever before. Here’s how to grow your own almond tree.
Grow Mango from Seeds: 4 Practical & Powerful Tips
Each bite delights and dazzles the tongue with a sweetness that dissolves into a flurry of unexpected notes and flavors. Here’s how to grow mangoes from seed.
How to Plant and Grow Your Own Currants
Currants are richer in vitamin C than almost any other garden fruit. Here’s how you can grow some in your backyard.
How to Grow Love-in-a-Mist
Love-in-a-mist is a charming, old-fashioned flower that blooms white, pink, purple, and – quite famously – blue in spring and early summer. Here’s how to grow them.
Create a Hibernaculum for Reptiles and Amphibians in Your Garden
You can allow beneficial amphibians and reptiles a safe place to shelter during winter by building a hibernaculum. Here’s how.
How to Grow Your Own Plums
Some plums are good for eating fresh, others are best for jams, jelly, and cooking. All of them are delicious in their own way. Here’s how to grow your own.