Pitcher plants are one of the most unique looking garden plants out there. Highly carnivorous, these plants are great for controlling pests like insects and bugs. Learn how to care for your own pitcher plant with the great plant guide below. How To Grow Pitcher Plant Also known as a Nepenthes plant, this plant looks […]
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Victory Gardens: A Blast From The Past
Victory Gardens first emerged during World War 1 to help working families feed themselves during the wartime famine. And now, victory gardens have emerged yet again! Grow a victory garden wherever you have the space to help fight COVID with these tips and tricks. Victory Gardens: Ideas When planning your Victory Garden, it’s important to […]
Helpful Gardening Tips For Beginners
Just about anyone can learn how to garden, you just need the right tools and tricks for the job! If you’re new to gardening, check out these helpful gardening tips for beginners. Gardening Tips For Beginners: Vegetables For a great garden with a high yield, make sure that you are choosing the right location for […]
5 DIY Gardening Ideas That Are Social Distancing Approved
Now that we are three weeks into this whole “social distancing” thing, I’m finding that I am getting INCREDIBLY bored! I can’t wait to get outside and start hanging out with those in my gardening club again. Fortunately, one of the best things about gardening is that you can do it alone or with a […]
Easy Urban Permaculture Designs For Your Backyard
Creating your own permaculture design in your backyard is relatively easy, believe it or not. Creating permaculture gardens is a specific skill that is great to have because permaculture designs are created to support almost all of the needs of a family. That means, depending on the space you have available, your design might include […]
Everything You Need To Know About Nitrogen Fixing Plants
Have you ever heard of nitrogen fixing plants? If not, you are about to be completely amazed! Nitrogen fixing plants are plants whose roots are colonized by nitrogen rich bacteria. Once the nitrogen dies off, it becomes available for the plant to use, keeping it healthy for an extended period of time. Add these great […]
Top Seven Tips For Growing Upside Down Tomatoes
I love to grow my own tomatoes because my family and I eat a lot of them! I try my best to work in a little lycopene wherever I can in my own dinner and lunch recipes. If you are short on garden space, or just want to add a little greenery somewhere else, try […]
5 Ridiculously Easy Ideas For Growing Microgreens Indoors
Growing microgreens is a great way to get your green thumb ready for the crazy summer months that are sure to begin here in a few months. Often times, microgreens are grown directly in water, making them incredibly easy to manage for most people. Get ready for the warmer months ahead with a few of […]
Gorgeous Garden Room Ideas That Will Grow On You
It’s the middle of winter in my neck of the woods and the snow flurries are flying today! It’s days like today that I love to retreat to my garden room. Not only is it humid and warm in there, but all of the greenery makes it feel like it’s Spring again. Whether you build […]
Container Gardening: Layering Bulbs For Beautiful Blooms In Pots
Now that the holidays are finally behind us (what an insane few months it’s been!) we can turn our thoughts ahead to the Spring season. Believe it or not, it will be here before we know it and it’ll be time to get to work in our gardens yet again. I truly cannot wait! Today, […]
