Big Changes in Small Spaces: Five ways to create a Mini Garden
If your garden is small, take heart, you are not alone! Whilst the size of an average garden in the UK has decreased over the last half-century, our appetite for…
If your garden is small, take heart, you are not alone! Whilst the size of an average garden in the UK has decreased over the last half-century, our appetite for…
Pick the Right Location Picking a good location for your garden is absolutely key. A subpar location can result in subpar veggies! Here are a few tips for choosing a good site:…
Plants need nutrients 17 essential nutrients needed for normal plant growth Like us, plants need nutrients in varying amounts for healthy growth. There are 17 essential nutrients that all plants…
Anyone can pour water on a plant. But it takes time and experience to understand how plants use water and the many variables that come into play. These include the type…
The heat of summer is finally here! With temperatures set to soar into the high 90s and low 100s in the Pacific Northwest this weekend, the time is now to…
What Is Hydroponic Farming Stemming from the Greek words “hydro” (water) and “ponos” (labour), hydroponics literally means “water working”. The term essentially refers to a method of growing crops without…
Pruning is defined, according to the dictionary, as “trimming (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth.” Whether…
The other important factor to consider is the lack of natural pollinators. Insects that naturally carry pollen from flower to flower will disappear in the winter, and they may have…
When you think about landscaping, are you focused on the ground? Do you think about plantings and mulch, patios and ponds? If you do, that’s a good place to start!…