Gardening

If you buy seeds, check the labels to make sure they are organic. For seedlings, consult the shop owner. The pH of the soil may give you some indication that the plant is organic. Look for healthy green plants with thick stems and no tomatoes or flowers. The seedlings should start indoors six to seven weeks before transplanting them outside. …

Hydroponic gardening is the cultivation of plants without soil, usually indoors. A hydroponic system is an autonomous growth unit consisting of some growing containers, a culture medium, a water tank, a pump that circulates water and a growing light. If you are new to hydroponic gardening you may want to consider buying a complete kit, all you need to add …

Fresh herb gardening has been practiced by man and used for culinary, ornamental and medicinal purposes among others for many centuries. Perhaps the “perfect plant”, herbs have a wide range of capabilities. Although the topic is well documented, we sometimes find little secrets that are worth sharing with other gardening enthusiasts. Here are some helpful tips for getting the most …

I love bunnies. They are adorable and tender-looking creatures that symbolize Easter and childhood books like Peter Rabbit. But I don’t love them in my garden. They are now on my list of enemies and have greatly damaged my landscape. The sneaky little things proved better for me despite my best efforts. This is war. Rabbit garden problems The word …

Late Blight is a potentially serious potato and tomato disease and is caused by a fungus. It is particularly dangerous in cold and humid climates and has effects on all parts of the plant. The young lesions on the leaves are small and look like a dark water stain. If a plant is infected, these leaf spots will rapidly expand …

If you live in a city without a place to put a garden or a cold climate where nothing would grow even if you had the space, an indoor garden could be what you need. This is the perfect hobby for those who love the feeling they experience from gardening but don’t have the opportunity to do it conventionally. Indoor …

One cannot fail to notice the rapid increase in the trend towards organic gardening in the last ten years or so, unless one lived under a rock in that period. It is becoming increasingly popular with homeowners as they try to reduce their carbon footprint. What is organic gardening? For most people it is the concept of gardening without the …

Greenhouses are a great addition to any garden. They allow you to grow plant varieties that would not be suitable for outdoor areas and to extend the growing season for other species. But for those who are considering installing a greenhouse in their garden, it may seem daunting to know where to start. Here are some tips to get started. …

There are several types of gardening that can be faced as a challenge. Today, the most common types include raised garden beds, lasagna gardening, container gardening and hydroponic gardening. In this article, we examine the pros and cons of using a vertical gardening system. In general, you don’t really see this type of garden at home. You will see most …

Now that the autumn harvest is upon us, it’s time to start preparing for winter and then spring! In a previous post we talked about how fantastic sunlight pipes are for indoor gardens, in this post we will talk about how to start an indoor garden this winter and the benefits that derive from it! There are other ways to …