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Plant of the Month: Candytuft Blooms in April and Offers Early Season Food for Pollinators

Candytuft is a gorgeous cascading plant that blooms early, offering pollinators food before other garden flowers. That’s why it’s our plant of the month.

So, You Want To Grow Mushrooms? Mushroom Mating Types Explained

If you’re growing mushrooms at home, it’s helpful to understand the life cycle of the species you desire. Philip McIntosh explains mushroom mating types.

Boosting Food Sovereignty And Community Growth With Food Forests

It’s small-scale food production following permaculture practices and can be done almost anywhere. Jennifer Cole explains the many benefits of food forests.

A Guide To Creating A Regenerative, Sustainable Garden Space

Regenerative gardens work closely with nature and are highly productive. Catherine Sherriffs offers tips for creating a sustainable and eco-friendly space.

Embrace the Chaos and Leave the Ego at the Garden Gate

Those so-called gardening rules are out the window; it’s time to embrace the chaos, spread some seeds, and see what takes. Catherine Sherriffs explains.

Welsh Worms

James Taylor (Tay) of Welsh Worms is obsessed with creating top-quality compost to feed his soil. Nothing but the best for the plants that feed us!

Mountain Man Micro Farms

Mountain Man Micro Farm specializes in growing delicious microgreens using soil and sunshine in a gorgeous Colorado greenhouse.

Marissa’s Herb Garden

Marissa’s Herb Garden is passionate about finding natural ways to heal. All of the herbs grown on this small-scale farm are seed-to-skin.

Alex Grows Food

With a PhD in Computational Physics, his focus wasn’t on gardening until lockdown when he experienced the reality of food quality and shortages and developed some health issues.

Bare Root Plants Are Perfect For Gardening On A Budget

We’re all about gardening on a budget, and bare root plants are an awesome way to do that, especially if you plan to grow a mini food forest!

Confessions of a UK Hydro Store – Slims Place

Slims Place is an innovative grow shop in London. It offers a wide variety of growing products and advice at no extra cost!

Save Some Green, Go Green By Reusing Growing Media

Gardening on a budget? Trying to be more eco-friendly? Rich Hamilton guides us through how to safely reuse growing media. Two birds, one stone!

Plant of the Month: Daffodils Are A Sure Sign Of Spring

Have you spotted the daffodils popping up in your garden? Our plant of the month is a sure sign of spring; Jennifer Cole tells us all about them.

Common Mistakes When Starting Seeds

Seed starting is the most wonderful time of the year for gardeners. Everest Fernandez offers tips on avoiding common mistakes to enjoy our seeds to the fullest.

Taking Notes: Journals Are Essential To Thriving Gardens

No two gardens are the same, so a journal is handy! As we prepare for another growing season, Jennifer Cole offers tips on what to note for healthier plants.

Rise And Shine: Accounting For Seed Dormancy And How To Spark Germination

Old seeds still want to sprout; they just might be dormant! Xavi Kief explains seed dormancy and how to wake them up for proper germination.

Growing a Pharmacy Garden for Home Remedies

There’s a wealth of health in the garden! Anne Gibson guides us through selecting medicinal plants to grow a pharmacy garden for home remedies.

Starting Seeds With Soil Blocks Is Plastic-Free And Easy To Do

Forget plastic seed starting pots and trays this growing season; try soil blocking! DIY soil blocks are easy and offer the perfect starter home for seeds.

What To Do When Plants Forget To Sleep During A Mild Winter

A mild winter causes challenges in the garden when plants forget to sleep and bloom early. Jennifer Cole offers tips for managing garden mood swings.

Growing A Garden For The Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is the king of 2024! Here’s how to grow a garden to make delicious and healthy Mediterranean-style meals with plenty of fresh veg.

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