All of the tomatoes that I am growing are heirloom tomatoes, and they are all indeterminate. Indeterminate tomatoes continue to grow, and you can prune them and not lose much fruit. Greetings fellow gardeners, At last, it is time to start my tomatoes. If I were that organized gardener, I would have immediate access to…
Gardeners intuitively know that gardening provides numerous mental health benefits such as reducing stress, bringing people close to nature, and offers quiet and alone time. However, some new evidence has shown that gardening and being outdoors can help recover from addiction and improve mental health. When it comes to addiction treatment, gardening therapy is among the…
With its plump, little gherkin shaped leaves, Delosperma echinatum, also known as the Pickle Plant, is simply too cute for words. Come learn how to care for and propagate a pickle plant! Just looking at these adorable little fellows can easily bring a smile to your face. I know it certainly does mine. One of the…
My friend starts her eggplants around this time of year for the same reason. Eggplants, or Aubergines, are in the nightshade family, just like tomatoes. Greetings fellow gardeners, Another cold and snowy morning. The snow muffles the sounds of the morning and the air is fresh and crisp; I can almost hear the soft snoring…
Making a small garden feel bigger can be a challenge but it’s not impossible. If you’ve just moved into a house with limited outdoor space, we’ve put together some tips and tricks for maximizing a small garden. Focus on vertical space One of the best ways to maximize a small garden is to take advantage…
A day redolent with rose fragrances along with the crisp scent of those dollars as you initiate your gardening business and work those green thumbs using our sure-fire tips for success! A gardening business is one of the most fruitful endeavours and is guaranteed to reap good profits however there are a few limiting factors….
A couple of weeks ago, I planted some of the white sage seeds that were sent to me from California. This zone nine sage is a favourite of mine but needs a long growing period if I am ever going to see flowers. Greetings fellow gardeners, The snow has continued and is making my back…
The Pimento pepper is one of my favourite peppers. It starts as a small green pepper, then turns bright red or cherry pepper with very little heat. Greetings fellow gardeners, We got some snow!! Not as much as I would like, but enough to mound up around the perennials. The sun is shining this morning…
Whether you are growing vegetables in a traditional garden or growing vegetables with hydroponics, the proper nutrients can help with higher yields, sweeter vegetables and stronger stems. Nutrient formulas are constantly improving so we can get better results. So how do you know what to use to amend your soil or how to get the…
If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. Composting is good for the environment. There’s often a lot of confusion surrounding the composting process though. There is a misconception that composting is dirty or smelly. In addition, the seemingly difficult maintenance of…
Oh, Borage, I love this herb! I am hoping that you will try planting it next year in your garden or in pots. Greetings fellow gardeners, My first bulb order has arrived, so I need to decide where I am going to put all of them. I guess you can never have too many. This…
Having the right setup in your backyard during the autumn can create a welcoming, warm space for gatherings or just enjoying some quiet time. It can even make for a great space for a hot tub (don’t forget the salt water hot tub convert, though) where you can enjoy a hot soak in the crisp…
If you own some of our known feathered friends, consider growing a garden with and for your chickens! It comes with great advantages for you and your birds, since it assists in many ways on both sides. A garden can offer chicken feed and fresh vegetables for you. On the other side chicken can help…
Backyard gardening is good for physical health and well-being, and it’s an enjoyable hobby that can help you to connect with the natural world around you — and feel happier, calmer, more positive, and less stressed. And if you’re ready to experience these many wonderful benefits firsthand, the following tips and resources will help you…
It was in March 2020. The streets were empty, the shops closed, people couldn’t get out. But spring did not know and the flowers began to bloom, the sun shone, the birds were singing, swallows would soon arrive, the sky was blue, the morning was coming earlier … It was March 2020. Young people had…
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Container gardening is the next big thing, and it allows you to create gorgeous garden arrangements with minimal effort, and a lot less money spent. It’s all about creativity in a pot.
The post To Everything There Is A Season – Even Plants appeared first on Plant Care Today. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. And today, as always, the plants we grow are vitally concerned with what time of the year it is. Seasonal changes are often so…
The 12 essential gardening tools you cannot do without if you intend to start a successful garden. Having these tools in your shed is the first step to becoming an avid gardener by making your work easier and enjoyable. Read on to find out why they are essential.
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By Guest Author Michael Shewmake. Can you grow your own coffee beans at home? Absolutely — it’s just a question of conditions and commitment. Serious coffee drinkers think nothing of grinding fresh, whole coffee beans every time they brew. Some people like an even deeper level of commitment by roasting their own beans at home…
Keeping an urban beehive in a town or city may seem like a strange idea, as our first thought may be that bees would thrive best in the countryside, with lots of clean air and plants for the bees to pollinate. But it’s a fact that bees in an urban environment can thrive and are more healthy and productive than bees found in the country.
Of all things necessary to grow fruit trees – or anything else, for that matter – soil is perhaps one of the most overlooked and underappreciated. Soil plays a pivotal role in the health of fruit trees and in how much fruit they’ll bear. pH is very important for trees.
There are lots of good reasons for kids gardening. It’s good to garden with your children and to set them up with small plant and garden projects of their own. In this article, we share the many benefits children gain from gardening, along with some clever independent plant and gardening ideas for children.
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