Gardening Tips

Hydroponic gardening has become increasingly popular for growing a variety of crops, and lettuce is a prime candidate for this innovative approach. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this guide will walk you through the steps to successfully cultivate fresh and healthy hydroponic lettuce. 1. Choose the Right Hydroponic System Selecting the appropriate […]

Concerns about food security and using your garden to prepare for worst-case scenarios, such as food shortages or emergencies, are valid and responsible considerations. Here are some steps you can take to address these concerns and make the most of your garden: While it’s important to prepare for worst-case scenarios, remember that gardening is a

Growing popcorn at home can be a fun and rewarding gardening project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to growing popcorn from start to finish: 1. Choose the Right Variety: 2. Prepare Your Garden Bed: 3. Planting: 4. Watering: 5. Fertilizing: 6. Weed Control: 7. Support and Mulch: 8. Pollination: 9. Harvesting: 10. Drying and Shelling: –

Asimina triloba, commonly known as the American pawpaw, is a fruit-bearing tree native to North America. While it is generally hardy and can tolerate a range of temperatures, including cold winters, it does have some limitations when it comes to freezing temperatures. Here are some considerations for growing American pawpaw in freezing climates: It’s worth

Growing blackberry jam fruit (Randia formosa) from seed can be a rewarding and unusual gardening project. Also known as “blackberry nightshade” or “white Indigo Berry,” this evergreen shrub produces small, dark berries that are often used to make jams and jellies. Here’s how to grow blackberry jam fruit from seed: 1. Seed Collection: 2. Seed

Harvesting feijoas and tamarillos requires timing and care to ensure you pick them at their peak of ripeness. Here’s how to harvest these fruits: Harvesting Feijoas: Harvesting Tamarillos: Both feijoas and tamarillos are delicious fruits with unique flavors. By harvesting them at the right time and following these steps, you can enjoy them at their

Growing kiwiberries (Actinidia arguta) from seed can be a rewarding but somewhat challenging process, as it may take several years for the plants to bear fruit. Kiwiberries are often propagated through cuttings or grafting for a quicker fruiting period. However, if you’re interested in growing kiwiberries from seed, here are two methods to consider: 1.

In this video I’ll be picking some Loquat fruit from a mature tree and showing you how to grow Loquat plants from seed. I’ve done an experiment to see what is the best way to sow these seeds. This cold tolerant tree, native to south-central China with tropical like fruit is easy to grow, fruits

Growing Mamey Sapote From Seed: A Journey From Seed to Sapling in 77 Days Mamey Sapote (Pouteria sapota), often simply referred to as “Mamey,” is a tropical fruit native to Central America. It’s known for its sweet and creamy, salmon-colored flesh, making it a delicacy among fruit enthusiasts. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow

Cover crops are an essential and often underappreciated element of sustainable gardening and agriculture. They offer numerous benefits that not only enhance your garden’s soil but also improve its overall health and productivity. Here are eight compelling reasons to use cover crops in your garden: Incorporating cover crops into your gardening routine can significantly enhance

Today I’ll be taking you through the whole process of how I grew fruit trees from store bought fruit, including growing some from seed to harvest. I share updates along the way to show you what happened with each type of fruit tree. We’ll also go over some growing requirements to help you get started

A quick DIY guide on how to make seed starting mix at home. Organic seed starting media using coco coir that works best for seed germination and seedling success. Creating your own seed starting mix is a cost-effective and straightforward process. Here’s how to make your own seed starting mix quickly and easily: Materials You’ll

Easy step by step guide on how to grow Jack Be Little pumpkins in containers from seed. Planting guide from seed to harvest. Another example of how to grow pumpkins in containers from seed. Includes growing in fabric pots or grow bags, and how to make trellis to grow pumpkins vertically in pots. How to

Herbal tea has a long tradition. Mint, lemon balm and monarde are simply a delight, freshly cut or gently dried. Soothing caraway, fennel and aniseed round off the tea herb collection. We have compiled tips on drying and using tea herbs for you. A look back at the history of herbal tea There’s a herb

Hundreds of bags of different varieties from various manufacturers hang in sometimes huge seed shelves. The prices for the same carrot sometimes differ considerably. We explain why this is so. Seed bases Common seed is selected by conventional breeding and is produced in large quantities in special seed farms, also abroad. Like all seed, it

At the end of winter it is still uncomfortably cold outside. But even in the unheated greenhouse the temperatures sometimes rise so high that the first radishes and lettuces germinate towards the end of February. This makes growing in the greenhouse a lot of fun.Growing in the greenhouse: using the right sowing soil When growing

It is often pointed out that tomatoes should be pruned. Sometimes it is also debated whether this measure is really necessary. We will show you when and why weeding makes sense and how best to go about it. What do you mean by ” pricking out tomatoes “? This refers to the removal of young

It seems so simple – and yet you should know important rules when watering a grass area. The appropriate time interval, the right time of day and the optimal amount of water play a decisive role in ensuring that the plants develop a deep, healthy root system and that weeds don’t stand a chance. In

In a near-natural fruit and vegetable garden, diverse crops are important. They attract numerous useful insects, and birds and mammals also like to set up shop. In the end, the harvest is more abundant because pollination of the flowers was ideal and pests were exterminated in time. We present 10 remarkable plants for the permaculture

Would you like to winterise your greenhouse? It is almost always a little warmer inside than outdoors – but it will only remain permanently frost-free if the greenhouse is heated. Good insulation and air circulation are indispensable. Here are the best tips for successful overwintering. Until around mid-December, your potted plants will be fine even

If a quick and inexpensive privacy screen is required, beech hedges are the best choice.European beech and hornbeam: These native deciduous trees are absolutely pruning tolerant and also show the change of seasons in the most beautiful way. But which species is better suited for your own garden? We provide some help in deciding. European

When and how should you improve your garden soil? Many gardeners still dig up their vegetable garden as soon as the last crop has been harvested. But is this always advisable? The Best Way to Improve Garden Soil Gardening is not just about planting and nurturing your favorite vegetables, flowers, or shrubs; it’s also about

You should repot your orchids every two to three years. Sooner or later the pot will become too narrow and the substrate will no longer supply nutrients. We tell you here how the plants can survive the procedure without damage. When should you repot orchids? In principle, it is possible to change the substrate of

You can get a bit closer to the dream of self-sufficiency by keeping your own chickens in the garden. The thought sounds quite tempting, doesn’t it? Wouldn’t that be nice: a fresh egg from your own flock of chickens for breakfast every day! But how does that fit in with the garden? Keeping chickens in