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How to Make Banana Peel Tea for Plants

How to Make Banana Peel Tea for Plants

I know what you're thinking, but banana peel tea isn't some new trendy thing that you'll find in a cafe alongside classics like Assam or Earl Grey. Although there are  …
The Ultimate Guide to Garden Water Sources

The Ultimate Guide to Garden Water Sources

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  …
How to Grow Potatoes in a Bag

How to Grow Potatoes in a Bag

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  …
The Best Plants for Straw Bale Gardening

The Best Plants for Straw Bale Gardening

To talk about the best plants for straw bale gardening, it's probably important to clarify what straw bale gardening is exactly. The short version is that you can grow vegetables  …
Pretty in Pink: Hydrangeas vs. the Dirt

Pretty in Pink: Hydrangeas vs. the Dirt

When it comes to hydrangeas, there's one secret that many new gardeners aren't aware of: you can actually change the color of your hydrangea blooms, specifically to achieve those stunning  …
Why Asparagus Takes So Long to Harvest

Why Asparagus Takes So Long to Harvest

Picture harvesting fresh asparagus spears from your garden just as the sun pops its head up in the spring - it's a gardener's dream that requires a gardener's greatest virtue:  …
10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make

10 Easy DIY Garden Tools You Can Make

There's an anonymous quote out there about gardening that says, "gardening is cheaper than therapy, and you get tomatoes." I don't know about you, but gardening is definitely my most  …