Tag Archives: Gardening Tips

Fertilizer can be a big expense, but it doesn’t have to be. Used coffee grounds and eggshells are free and provide much-needed […]

Most areas of the country are seeing a big change in the way we plant a garden. Water is becoming more and […]

If you’re like me, that morning cup of coffee is non-negotiable. Over time, that caffeine habit can generate a lot of coffee grounds. […]

Easy vegetables to grow We’ve got ideas for what to plant for first-time vegetable gardeners. Get ready to dig in the dirt! […]

Do you know how to grow Bulbs? Planting bulbs, corms and tubers is an easy way to ensure colourful displays in your […]

Chilies make a beautiful and satisfying crop. The colors are stunning: reds, purples, yellows and oranges, and there is a chili to […]

Every season brings a different set of chores in the garden. Spring is an exciting time for gardeners as preparations are made […]

Hanging baskets are a display method that adds vertical beauty to any location. Whether you make your own or purchase a planter, […]

What Are Your Spring Gardening Plans? Okay, spring is right around the corner and it’s time when we all start thinking about […]

Vegetables to Plant in Early Spring You may have heard general guidelines for starting vegetable gardens, such as “don’t plant until after […]

Terrariums are the perfect way to spruce up your home with a little greenery. They don’t take up much space, are quick […]

Raising plants from seeds can be a rewarding and exciting way to add new varieties to your garden. Many of the best […]

How To Build A Flower Bed Starting A Flower Bed From Scratch While starting a flower bed requires some planning and forethought […]

How to Grow a Coffee Plant Growing coffee at home is not so difficult, learn everything you need to know on how […]

Onions: Growing Guide Plant your sets early in the spring. Onions do best if the temperature is cool when they start to […]

How to Grow a Pineapple Top Rooting and growing pineapple top is easy. Did you know that the leafy top of store-bought […]

Planting the seedlings you’ve raised carefully indoors is a proud moment. But be sure to acclimatize them to their new outdoor home […]

Feeding is another term for Fertilizing. Watering is not “feeding” or “fertilizing” in the true sense of the word, and what you […]

Aquaponics: How to Grow Your Own Food in Water Just because you live in an urban setting without adequate yard space, or […]

The Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis or Phal’s are very well known house plants and easily recognised today and have arguably done more to […]

Tips for Growing Fruits in Containers If you have poor soil, limited time or a small space for fruit gardening, limited mobility, […]

In many parts of the country, we welcomed autumn 2017 with unseasonably warm and humid conditions. And it might have fooled a […]

Mulch Your Flower Beds Laying mulch before the winter gives your soil a head start for the next growing season. It also […]

How to Save Your Own Seeds I think there’s something very satisfying about producing your own seeds, of actually being able to […]

Coir, (pronounced COY-er) comes from coconuts. It’s what makes up the fibrous husks of the inner shell of the coconut and is […]

fGolden shrimp plants are popular landscape items in tropical areas. The “shrimp” is grown primarily for its flower heads. The easy to […]

Tips How to Grow Peaches and Nectarines in a Pot If you order a bare root tree (a tree that is sold […]

The Bird of Paradise is delightfully easy to care for and enjoys warm, balmy days year round. The stunning flowers of this […]

Fall vegetable gardening will vary greatly across hardiness zones. Gardeners in zones 8 and up, who have waited patiently through the hazy […]

Summer Vegetable Harvest Tips Pick summer vegetables when they are young and tender—bigger is not tastier. Check crops daily. Whenever possible eat […]