Let’s be honest. The old gardening calendar—the one your grandparents swore by—feels a bit like a relic these days. You know the one: plant tomatoes after the last frost, expect…
Category: Gardening
Adapting Traditional Gardening Techniques for Small-Scale Urban Homesteading
So, you want to grow your own food, but your “backyard” is a fire escape, a balcony, or a tiny patch of concrete. Honestly, you’re not alone. The dream of…
Sensory Gardens for Neurodiverse Adults: A Sanctuary for the Senses
Imagine a space that doesn’t demand your attention, but gently invites it. A place where the buzz of the world fades into the background, replaced by the soft rustle of…
Edible Flowers: A Chef’s Guide to a Secret Garden of Flavor
Imagine your salad not just as a bowl of greens, but as a vibrant canvas. Picture your cocktail not just as a drink, but as a fragrant work of art.…
Drought-Resistant Landscaping with Native Plants: A Water-Wise Guide
Let’s face it—water’s getting scarcer, and lawns are thirsty beasts. But here’s the deal: you don’t have to sacrifice beauty for sustainability. Drought-resistant landscaping with native plants isn’t just about…
Create an Enchanted Garden
And a fairy garden offers a child with the ideal place to wander, dream and play. : Put in a bit of fairy-tale if you can with the fountains, statues and…
Garden Pathway Ideas to Transform Your Garden
A well-designed garden pathway can gently guide the flow of foot traffic while tracing the contours of your landscape’s features for aesthetic effect. From casual to ornate, gravel or organic…
Tips For Growing an Organic Garden
Soil health is the foundation of any organic garden: test pH and nutrient levels in the soil, and improve it with home compost, animal manure or other organic matter. This…
What Do You Put Under Artificial Grass?
Artificial grass is a great option for homeowners who want a lush, green lawn that requires little maintenance. The top layer of artificial turf may be perfect, but what lies…
How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Garden plants native to your region offer pollinators an abundant supply of flowers, fruit and seeds for them to pollinate. Solitary bees (which don’t live in colonies) often prefer brightly-hued…