Hello everyone! Today I have planted some new additions to my garden, mainly marigold, tomatoes, chilli peppers, more basil (never enough), mint and a spider plant. In the case of the marigold, I got some dry seeds from actual flowers. I planted them in small containers using some good, light soil which I have usedContinue reading “New to the Garden: Marigold, Tomatoes, Chilli Peppers and more”
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New to the Garden: Bell Peppers and Basil
In recent days I have acquired two new plants, and I am looking forward to seeing them grow. One is a Bell Pepper plant, and one is a Basil plant. I have grown basil well in the past, and I am including some images of my basil from 2020. Growing basil is quite easy. ToContinue reading “New to the Garden: Bell Peppers and Basil”
The Next Big Thing in Gardening
It is well known that gardening is becoming more and more popular across different countries. The pandemic has forced most people in the world to quarantine or stay at home for extended periods, and gardening is a hobby or activity that people can do safely and with limited exposure to the COVID-19 virus. It isContinue reading “The Next Big Thing in Gardening”
Growing Tomatoes in your Garden
Tomatoes are the main ingredient in the cooking traditions of many countries. They are versatile, can be used raw or cooked and are a favourite of many people. Luckily, it is also relatively easy to grow tomatoes yourself at home and in your garden. Many people also believe that homegrown tomatoes tend to be tastierContinue reading “Growing Tomatoes in your Garden”
Growing Strawberries in a Container
One of the most satisfying experiences I have enjoyed in my time gardening is when I managed to grow strawberries in my home garden. I decided to use a container to grow strawberries as I was limited to space. Whilst the volume of strawberries was relatively small, it was enough for us to enjoy theContinue reading “Growing Strawberries in a Container”
Planting Flowers in your Garden
The vibrant colours that flowers add to your flower garden make them an obvious addition to many people’s home gardens. They are beautiful to look at and admire, and the good news is that most of them are easy to grow. Another bonus is that most flowers attract many pollinators who can be observed doingContinue reading “Planting Flowers in your Garden”
Your First Vegetable Garden
Setting up your first vegetable garden can be a very challenging but rewarding activity, and you might need some help in getting yourself started. Whilst an interesting and demanding hobby, having your vegetable garden can save you money and provide plenty of fun. This can also be an educational activity for young children, teaching themContinue reading “Your First Vegetable Garden”
Plant and Vegetable Companions in Gardens
The true marvels of nature never stop to amaze us. One of the most astonishing topics in gardening is that of plant and vegetable companions. In summary, even fruit, vegetables and plants have friends. Flowers, for example, are of course beautiful to look at and admire. Nonetheless, they can serve very practical uses in theContinue reading “Plant and Vegetable Companions in Gardens”
Growing Herbs in your Home Garden
Picking fresh herbs from our garden at home provides us with an intense level of pride and joy. In this article, we are going to see how we can grow herbs in our garden or containers. To make things better, these containers can be stored close to your kitchen to facilitate access during cooking. HerbsContinue reading “Growing Herbs in your Home Garden”
The Importance of Soil in Nature and our Gardens
Soil can be very often underappreciated in our daily lives. Nonetheless, it is a true natural wonder that plays a critical role in our existence on planet earth. Soil is not something dead, or without life. On the contrary, research has shown that thousands of species of tiny organisms live in even the smallest amountContinue reading “The Importance of Soil in Nature and our Gardens”
