One of the best ways of all to save on your gardening budget is to start your own plants from seed, especially when it comes to growing expensive flowering annuals like geraniums! Although geraniums are technically a perennial, they sell in most climates as a perennial. The plant originates from South Africa. Because of that, …
You might just be surprised how easy it can be to grow an entire vegetable garden in containers – no matter where you live! You don’t need a large backyard or a big garden to grow fresh food. In fact, as long as you have a porch, patio or deck that gets a dose of …
If you are looking for a simple way to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs – all without the space and time commitment a conventional garden requires, a 5 gallon bucket garden is the perfect answer! Container gardening continues to grow in popularity each and every year. Not only does it allow those who might not …
When it comes to growing a big, bountiful harvest of vegetables in pots, containers and raised beds, it all starts with planting in the best organic potting soil possible. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by creating your own right at home! Popular vegetable plants like cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers are …
Growing in raised beds is a great way to enjoy flower and vegetable gardening without encountering many of the difficulties traditional backyard gardens can pose. For starters, raised beds do not require a large growing area or existing soil to create. In fact, you don’t have to have a yard at all. Raised bed gardens …
There is no better time to recharge raised bed garden soil than in late fall! The spring, summer, and early fall growing season takes a big toll on the soil in raised beds. It takes nutrients to power crops, and as crops grow, they quickly deplete the limited resources available within the ground. In addition, …
This week’s Garden Showcase comes to us from Toronto, Canada, courtesy of Jennifer Arnott. From the moment Jennifer purchased her home – she went to work. And as you will see in her story below, we mean she went to work that very same weekend! As with any type of urban gardening, space is …