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Far East Serenity – Kyoto, Japan

Far East Serenity – Kyoto, Japan

The gentle breeze carried the faint scent of cherry blossoms as I arrived in Kyoto, Japan—a city steeped in ancient traditions and serene beauty. Towering temples and meticulously manicured gardens  …
Horticulture Haute Couture

Horticulture Haute Couture

The catalogues are spread around, and we are planning the garden. This year there isn't much space for new plants, and last year I didn't sow all the seeds I'd  …
Hydroponic vs. Garden Lettuce Growing Showdown

Hydroponic vs. Garden Lettuce Growing Showdown

Are you stuck in lettuce limbo, endlessly scrolling through Instagram-perfect hydroponic setups while glancing guiltily at your perfectly good garden plot outside? You're not alone! The great lettuce location debate  …
Do You Keep A Garden Diary?

Do You Keep A Garden Diary?

Illustrated by Linda Cook Devona I only started keeping a garden diary a few years ago. Most of it would probably be pretty boring to random readers. There are no juicy  …
The Expert

The Expert

“Thank you ever so much for fixing the lawnmower; that darn thing has been playing up for some time now. You’re too kind…”  …
The Great Tomato Adventure

The Great Tomato Adventure

Gardening has always been my escape, a place where I find peace among the petals. But one Summer, my serene sanctuary turned into a stage for a comedy of errors  …
Food Gardening Paints a Bright Future

Food Gardening Paints a Bright Future

In neighborhoods across the United States, a gardening movement that took root during the pandemic is blossoming into a full-scale green revolution. What began as a lockdown pastime has grown  …