How To Make Homemade Vegetable Broth
Who says leftover vegetable scraps are all destined for the compost heap? There are many good uses for them, and …
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‘Tis The Season For Festive Poinsettias
With a bright red, showy display that blooms every December, it’s no wonder poinsettias are used to spread cheer during …
How To Compost In The Winter
With the cooler weather here, it’s time to put the outdoor gardens to bed for another year. But what about …
Korean Natural Farming: Seed Soak Solution
Let’s face it; the early stages of life are most crucial for pretty much any species on Earth. If the start of your life is all stress and turmoil, chances are you’re going to suffer for it at various points throughout your life. On the flip side, if you’re born with a silver spoon in your mouth and given all the opportunities you could ever desire, you are much more likely to become highly successful. Everyone might hate you for the unfair advantage you’ve had, but at least you will be warm and smug come winter while sleeping on your pile of money.
Yarrow: From Garden Weed To Powerful Medicinal Plant
This hardy plant feels at ease pretty much everywhere and thrives in a wide range of climates and soil conditions. The poorer the soil it grows in, the stronger its potency and the scent of its oils will be. A garden weed by nature, it tends to spread quickly! If you are lucky enough to find yarrow growing in your gardens, think twice before throwing it on the compost pile. It is a powerful plant that has much to offer.
Tips For Growing An Urban Orchard
Fruit cultivation is more popular than ever in North America and Europe. Borders planted with fruits and urban orchards are …
How To Use Herbs For A Perfect Cup Of Tea
The colder months are for getting cosy by the fire with a warm cup of tea. While bags are easy …
Seed Saving Part 1: The Lost Art of Seed Saving
This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine UK30 & US28. Ten years ago, at a local gardening group, I …
Vermicompost: Mushrooms In The Worm Bin
I’ve experienced a roller coaster of emotions when it comes to my worm compost bin. First, there was the fear …
Featured Flower: Dahlia
As the summer comes to an end, many blooms wilt and call it another year. But one flower that can …
Fungi – The Key To A Successful Food Forest
Written by Simon Hart Simon has been gardening for over 40 years, including work in the 1980s with nutrient film …
Thinking Ahead: 5 Tips For Helping The Garden Survive The Heat
There are many indications that climate change is upon us, and the crippling heat waves taking place across the globe …
A Guide To Growing Edible Plants For Protein
A flexitarian is someone who limits his consumption of meat, but who is not exclusively vegetarian. The flexitarian diet can be practised in a variety of ways: some people do not eat meat every meal or regularly choose to make an entire day meatless, while others are vegetarians most of the time, but occasionally eat meat.
Giving Your Zucchini Plants A Nudge With Hand Pollination
If you’re growing zucchini in your garden this year, you best be armed with a plethora of recipes that call …
How To Grow Huge Strawberries
Growing strawberries is satisfying, and you can yield a decent size based on the richness of your garden soil, the …