Raised bed gardening is a great idea if you have poor soil conditions but think carefully before opting to install them if your soil is already of high quality. There are some disadvantages as well as advantages to building a raised bed vegetable garden – which I’ve covered below. Control Over Your … Read more
It’s only early May, and already the garden slugs and snails are starting to become problematic. We’ve always been prone to slugs, mainly due to the warm(ish) damp climate we get here. In the past, we’ve used pellets to deal with slugs and snails, but this year we’re trying to grow things … Read more
An organic vegetable garden may seem like a lot of work, especially when using non-organic methods can seem easier and more effective, but the rewards for choosing organic are wonderful. Years ago, when I was a kid, I remember going to a Sunday lunch where all the produce had been picked fresh … Read more
Container Vegetable Gardening is a fabulous solution for those of us who do not own large gardens or have access to an allotment. Many people living in the heart of towns and cities enjoy urban gardening. If the only growing area you have access to is small, or like many others, it … Read more
Growing lettuce can be a simple and rewarding task, with fast results and a tasty fresh crop. Lettuces grow well in cooler climates and are particularly well-suited to the UK and other cooler areas. You can grow them in containers successfully as well as grow-bags and, of course, directly in the ground. … Read more
Growing pumpkins is surprisingly easy, making them a popular favorite for children who are starting out into the world of gardening. Not only are they a fast-growing plant, but also a fun plant, providing plenty of nutritious food and seeds for eating, as well as making great decorations for Halloween. These can … Read more
The other choice of seeds available to you besides regular seeds or heirlooms are hybrid seeds and F1 hybrids. Hybrid seeds are first-generation seeds that come from plants with two very specific parent plants. They can only be produced by crossing with exactly the same parent plants. These seeds are often sterile … Read more
When people talk about herbal remedies for treatment and prevention of colds and flu, echinacea will often be suggested. This herb is a flowering daisy-family plant, also known as coneflowers. They grow in central and eastern North America and bloom throughout the summer. There are ten different species of echinacea. The ones … Read more
Everyone does not have the luxury of opening a garden or a yard. Many people live in apartments and rentals that either do not have outdoor gardens or are not allowed one. Despite these restrictions, they can still grow their own herbs if they want to. They can have a small one … Read more
With the weather clearing up and temperatures getting a bit warmer, there are a lot of things to be excited about once winter is officially over. Unfortunately, spring cleaning may be one of the activities you won’t look forward to doing once the season changes. Cleaning all the rooms in your home … Read more
Daisies are one of the most dainty and pretty flowers in the world. But don’t think that daisies are all looks and no substance. Because they’re versatile, hardy, and have several symbolisms. Which is why daisies are the fifth most popular flower in the world. However, when most people think of daisies, … Read more
Growing and planting dahlias is not that difficult. Dahlias are perennial flowers that can thrive almost everywhere, and they only need a little to no attention to maintain. You can plant them during spring, and we assure you that you can enjoy months of seeing big and brightly-colored blossoms. But to make … Read more