Are you looking for a way to give your plants a boost? Do you want to improve the soil in your garden but avoid using man-made chemicals? Adding coffee grounds to your garden is a cheap and eco-friendly way to add nutrients to your soil. Using them for gardening is not a new discovery, but …
With all the chemically-sprayed herbs that we sometimes purchase, one can help but wonder which products sold on the market are still being organically cultivated? How do we choose? The truth of the matter is, we’d be better of growing our own herbs, even our own fruits and vegetables. Sadly, not everyone has time, patience …
If you’ve ever tried to grow tomatoes, you know how frustrating it can be. Getting the soil right, the amount of water and light they need as well as making sure you use a fertilizer or plant food can be difficult. Getting those nice, red ripe tomatoes is every gardener’s dream, whether you’re a pro …
If you have a gardening enthusiast in the friends and family category, then you know exactly how much fun they can be to shop for as there seems to be a never-ending need for gardening products for both the care of and aesthetics of their property. Occasionally you may get stumped in narrowing down your …
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There is a lot of hype surrounding the foods we eat and how they affect our bodies- so much so it can become very overwhelming and easy to simply ignore the many health benefits the knowledge can bring. But if you would like to provide some health benefits to your meals, and enjoy gardening, microgreens …
Read moreHealth Benefits of MicroGreens: A Guide to Growing Smart Greens
When we think of roses, we usually mean hybrid teas or others which bloom not only in spring but summer and autumn too. Those in the North want the same blooming period our friends in more southern regions enjoy. In the north, the problem is winter hardiness and winter protection. Any bush with a tea-rose …
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A few years back I had still never overwintered my geraniums before, although I had watched my mother tenderly taking care of her tender potted plants each fall. I also vividly remember that as soon as the frost threatened to hit, my classroom windows were plied with pots of the popular plant throughout elementary school …
Are you a homeowner who enjoys having your garden looking healthy and beautiful? It can sometimes be difficult to ensure that your flowers and plants grow properly, but you don’t have to be a professional gardener to have a nice garden. Luckily for those of us who haven’t developed our green thumbs yet, there are …
Read moreMulch vs Compost: What’s The Difference & Which Is Better?
You know who you are: those of you who obsess over your spring veggie planting layout trays of starter pots, and mist your soils daily- waiting for greener to burst forth… And then you transplant your little seedlings into your prepared, sunny garden beds and watch over them, thin them, feed them… and as they …
Do you do a bit of indoor planting? Did you start your indoor gardening adventure last year and now you’re wondering if you can reuse the soil? Don’t worry, it’s a common question, one that we’ll explain here in this article. Most first time planters ask themselves, “do I need to replace potting soil every …