Medicinal Plants And The Thorny Issue Of Mold
We’re all familiar with the blight of thrips, mites, aphids, green flies, black flies, whiteflies, and even caterpillars. Still, an …
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Garden Therapy: Stop And Smell The Roses For Better Mental Health
I am always on the prowl for new ways to reduce the level of anxiety coursing through my veins. A …
Garden Gadgets Perfect For Growing in A Controlled Environment And Outdoors
The world of urban gardening is packed with the most innovative and technologically advanced equipment. A day spent strolling through …
Fantastic Fungi: Grow Your Own Mushrooms
Fungi are incapable of photosynthesis and feed on organic matter, forming a kingdom quite distinct from plants. Most fungi are …
5 Cool Ways To Jumpstart The Growing Season
Spring has arrived, and many of us are excited to get into the outdoor garden! But even though the winter …
Growing Advice: Is pH impHortant?
There are very few hot button topics that get indoor gardeners more riled up than the concept of “perfect pH”. …
The Catalyst for My Botanical Obsession
Soil vs Substrates: How One Difference Changes Everything
Plants evolved over 600 million years ago into a microbial world. Their roots extended into soils teeming with microbial life. …
Satisfy Your Plants And Rebellious Side With Super Cropping
Super cropping is a high-stress plant training technique. It is used for several reasons, including reducing height, repositioning branches, encouraging …
Understanding Substrate Chemistry in Hydroponics Leads To Better Grows
In the field of hydroponics, much is made of your choice of system, your lamps, and nutrient solution. Thousands of …
How To Choose The Right Containers For Growing Food
More people than ever are learning to grow edible gardens, especially in small urban areas. With limited space, container gardens …
Coco Coir A Sustainable And Eco-Friendly Choice For Growers
There has not been a steeper increase in substrate sales than with coco coir over the last few years. It …
Growing Pains: A Dutch Grower Takes On Giant Pumpkins
Wezep is a small village in the Veluwe area of the Netherlands. And while it may not be a big …
Dear Diary: The Summer My Gardens Failed
I enter every growing season with high hopes and visions of gorgeous gardens overflowing with colorful flowers and delicious fruit …
What To Do And Not To Do When Growing In A Greenhouse
I’ve been doing a lot of walking around my neighborhood this past year, and in that time, I’ve seen several …
Growing A Garden For Health and Well-Being
…and wildlife—a place to escape, explore and play. I didn’t value the health benefits of this opportunity as a child, but I do now. Health Benefits of Gardening A review…
How To Be A Plant Whisperer
Sometimes we spend too much time and money on activities for little reward. One thing we should all be doing more of is spending time with our plants.
Plants have an incredible knack of giving back what you have put in. Spend as little time with your plants as you can, and they will present you with pest, disease, and deficiency issues throughout their lives.
Illinois Valley Hemp: The Final Stretch – Part 3
This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine US30. The previous installment of the Illinois Valley Hemp series left you …
Growing Hydroponics Lettuce: Cheap DIY
A few weeks ago I started an experimental grow without any fancy equipment; no discount storage boxes or bins. I’m …