Water is the lifeblood of your garden because it fuels plant growth, nutrient absorption and overall vitality. However, with climate change causing more frequent droughts and water restrictions, relying on traditional methods isn’t always sustainable. If you want a thriving garden without wasting precious resources, it’s time to rethink how you source and use water. […]
Greetings, fellow kitchen gadget enthusiast! Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure filled with quirky contraptions you never knew you needed. These delightful devices promise to add a sprinkle of fun and a dash of efficiency to your kitchen escapades. Let’s dive into the whimsical world of Amazon’s most peculiar kitchen gadgets: 1. Genuine Fred […]
I love a garden gnome as much as the next person. They’re a fun way to add some personality around the peas or some cool kitsch to the cucumbers. But when it comes to garden decoys that deter pests, they aren’t all that effective. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure the rabbits around my house have been taking selfies with the gnomes.
Is there any flower more lovely than the sunflower? Famous post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower canvases. It appears on the state flag of Kansas. There’s even a National Sunflower Association, which shouldn’t be a surprise given the agricultural importance of these flowers.
Seed starting mistakes. If you grow anything from seed, you’ve almost certainly made a few. In my case, I’ve started seeds too early, too late, outdoors when they should have been indoors and vise versa, and I’ve overwatered them. I’ve made some mistakes with moving the seedlings outside too soon. And I’ve made the mistake […]
It’s probably no surprise that I love compost. Ever since I began using compost in my garden, all my plants, vegetables, and herbs are happier than ever. And compost is generally worry-free, although I did run into a problem with my compost not heating up a little while back.
The decision to learn how to grow potatoes in a bag is not one to be taken lightly. Are you short on garden space but still want a crop of universally delicious starch bombs? Or maybe you like science experiments. You probably fall somewhere between Mr. Wizard and Bill Nye in age and have always been drawn to DIY science like crystal-growing, rock-tumbling, and figuring out which dish soap makes the best bubble solution.
“I’ve always respected senior garden mentors. I even grow elderberries,” writes the author of today’s piece, “Gardening Keeps Me Young.” And the theme of today’s story is exactly that: respect your gardening elders, they have great gardening advice! Think about everything you’ve learned over the years, and how long it took you to learn every […]
Ever wonder why you see so much nasturtium in vegetable gardens? It’s a pretty flower, for sure, but there are plenty of beautiful flowers around. Why don’t you see Irises in vegetable gardens? What about daisies? They’re easy to grow, and they come in so many vibrant colors.
I love window boxes – especially those DIY window box planters I come across now and then. They’re just bursting with personality. I saw a fantastic steampunk window box a few years ago that I wish I would have taken a picture of. The box itself was ordinary, but it was embellished with these amazingly detailed metal gears, copper piping, and even a few pocket watches thrown in for good measure. Naturally, there was garlic growing in the box.
