Basic gardening steps to spring garden preparation The arrival of spring prompts gardeners to start planning for the next planting season. If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably picked out the plants you want to grow this season and already started planning your spring garden in your head. But before we can plant any of the seeds or seedlings in the soil, aContinue reading “Basic gardening steps to spring garden preparation”
Bokashi: turning trash into treasure You’re wasting potentially useful energy by dumping those garden scraps in an already overflowing landfill. Instead, try reusing the compost from your veggie garden back in the garden itself. “Imitating what nature does.” Repurpose those weeds and garden waste into perfect amendments to enrich the soil of your home garden. You may establish the smallestContinue reading “Bokashi: turning trash into treasure”
Sunflowers: great plant companions “Sunny side up!“. Nothing says summer like troops of vibrant and beautiful sunflowers. These bright and cheerful beauties hold their heads high and proud, bearing enormous flower heads that imitate the sun and gracefully follow it throughout the day. In all their bright yellow splendour, sunflowers are a cheery addition to any garden. But sunflowersContinue reading “Sunflowers: great plant companions”
What are the gardening zones of the USA, and what do they represent? The United States is split into several gardening zones based on the average minimum winter temperature in a given area. These zones are defined on a map produced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) called the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The map is divided into 11 zones, numbered 1 through 11, withContinue reading “What are the gardening zones of the USA, and what do they represent?”
Does gardening help the environment? Gardening can be a rewarding and enjoyable hobby, but it can also have a positive impact on the environment. Here are a few ways in which gardening can help the environment: Gardening can be a great way to help the environment and support local ecosystems. By choosing plants that are native to your region, conservingContinue reading “Does gardening help the environment?”
United Kingdom experiences food waste Due to climate change and the recent mild autumn, the UK has been experiencing a surplus of vegetables, including potatoes, cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli. Apart from the surplus, this phenomenon also brings about a fear of a shortage of core vegetables next year. Many UK farmers have complained that they had to steer away fromContinue reading “United Kingdom experiences food waste”
What is innovative gardening? Innovative gardening is about being clever and creative in gardening. There are many ways in which you can be more inspired in the garden and the way you conduct gardening. Don’t forget that although most gardens are made by humans, they are still very important to the planet as they represent a part of theContinue reading “What is innovative gardening?”
Introduction to Gardening We define gardening as taking care of a plant’s needs, including sunlight, water intake, nutrition, ventilation, temperature, etc. Usually, a plot is focused on where bright-coloured plants and herbs grow, making the aura around them pleasant. This might sound simple, but getting used to the right ways and terms regarding gardening requires knowledge and practice.Continue reading “Introduction to Gardening”
How to Grow Rucola from Seeds Rucola is a very popular addition to many salads and dishes, including pizza. It is grown in many countries and is usually cultivated from seeds. The seeds of the rucola are very small. You will need to prepare the soil where you plan to sow the seeds. If you are sowing in an open field,Continue reading “How to Grow Rucola from Seeds”
Vertical Gardening Vertical Gardening is a process through which plants, fruits and vegetables grow in a vertical, upwards direction (on top of each other) instead of the horizontal, more traditional manner (next to each other on the ground). In summary, vertical gardening uses upright growth containers to make the most of your growing space. Sometimes, a vertical gardenContinue reading “Vertical Gardening”
