Hydroponic Gardening
When most people think of gardening, they think of plants growing in dirt, but this isn’t the only way to grow plants. Hydroponics is another method to grow plants that doesn’t use soil. Many of you might be wondering how can you grow a plant without soil? Well, it is quite easy to grow plants …. Read More
Organic Gardening and Landscape Design
When you?re planning you?re landscape in the desert, one of the best things you can try to do is to also plan on eating it. With water being at such a premium, many homeowners are planting landscapes that can also serve as organic gardens which will produce nutritious, chemical-free food while making their homes and …. Read More
I Started Square Foot Gardening This Year
I was not sure if I was going to have a garden this year. I did some reading online and discovered Square Foot Gardening. I was very inspired by it and decided that it was what I wanted to do. I had my husband make me a couple of boxes. We did two 4 feet …. Read More
Make a Living in the Gardening Industry
If you are the type of person that enjoys working in the backyard handling grass, plants, trees and shrubs, then making a living in the gardening industry might be ideally suited for you. It is very easy to turn an enjoyable hobby or pastime into a part-time or full-time career. Not only will you be …. Read More
Organic Gardening for Beginners
The demand for organic products has become quite overwhelming in recent years. Wherever you go, many people are choosing to buy organic products over regular ones, whether it’s food, cosmetics, toiletries or cleaning products. The reason is that organic products tend to be much safer. They contain no toxins or artificial chemicals. When it comes …. Read More
How To Start A Hydroponic System For Gardening
I am a self-confessed nerd and I am always interested in unique things. After discovering that I had type 2 diabetes, I changed the way I eat. I changed my diet from a cookie, bread, cheese and meat diet to one that was mostly based on veggies and lean cuts of meat. The more I …. Read More
How To Plant and Grow An Herb Garden
There is nothing that improves the taste of a dish as much as being able to use fresh herbs straight from your own garden. It is very easy to start an herb garden and to grow your own herbs and if you are a beginner gardener, an herb garden is a great way to learn. …. Read More
How Gardening Saved My Life
Gardening was never a part of my life growing up. I lived in the middle of the city with stone and cement everywhere, so the most I knew about gardening had to do with the parks, meridians, and what the neighbors could cram onto their balconies. I remember one neighbor grew a single tomato plant …. Read More
Planting Container Gardens
Container gardens are a good option for those who want to have a flower garden, but do not have the space for a flower bed. Container gardens are also good for those who may have the room for a regular flower bed, but want some flowers in other locations, such as a patio, or a …. Read More
Pest Resistance, Individuality, Lower Price And More Make Heirloom Veggies The Best Choice
Many modern plant producing corporations want to claim that their hybrid and/or genetically modified varieties of plants are more resistant to pests because of their scientific tinkering. It may surprise you to know that heirloom plants that have been naturally adapting to the environment and various challenges for decades or centuries are usually far more …. Read More