Improving Mediocre Compost – Part 1 of the Potato Grow Bag Trials
Micro Farming For Your Survival Garden Currently, with the exorbitant increase of food prices, many people are literally taking this problem into their own hands. People are growing survival gardens…
Size Matters
How to Design a Garden – Plotting it on Paper There are many computerized design tools available today. To the technologically savvy gardener, these tools are a blessing. Those who…
Unexpectedly Large Onions From Seeds
Learn Proper Care For House Plants Having selected a location offering adequate space and a good background, the next step is to consider the amount of natural light available. Should…
A Better Way to Support Beans
Temperature Requirements of Softwood Cuttings – Part 1 of 4 This is part 1 of a 4 part series on the temperature requirements of softwood cuttings while being rooted under…
The Tyranny of Abundance
Attracting Hummingbirds to a Garden Humming g birds are cute little tiny birds and it is very difficult to spot them due to their size. However, humming birds sing very…
The Runner Beans Suddenly Stopped
Secret Garden Sanctuary You deserve your own garden sanctuary. Visualize an almost-secret space in your garden, even spiritual, where you can sit, stare, sleep, think, read, or sip tea. Everyone…
DIY Wire Weeder
Growing a Ficus Bonsai Tree While almost any tree can be used for a Bonsai, some species seem to be better adapted for that purpose. One of the better choices…
Still Struggling with the Hunger Gap
Introduction to the Hornwort The hornwort is part of a group that includes bryophytes (Non vascular plants) that are part of the division called Anthocerotophyta. Furthermore, the hornwort is found…
Compost Hotbed Fail
Gardening Around the Garage Adds Value and Curb Appeal Driveways and areas around garage doors are often ignored when landscaping. However, a bit of outdoor design and gardening goes a…
Heritage vs Hybrid vs Open Pollinated
Strawberry Rebellion! Strawberries are a favorite summer fruit all around the world. I grow them every year especially for my grandchildren who love to find them hiding under the leaves….