BCG BLOG
Best medicinal Herbs for every Garden
Here is a list of the top medicinal plants for your garden. Whether you have a raised bed, containers or in ground garden beds, there is something on the list for everyone.
#Growfoodnotgrass
Have you seen the meme that shows a typical American front yard converted into a garden or edible landscape? I think the concept of this is beautiful. As I got older, I realized something, I’m not too fond of front lawns and caring for them. So I am joining the trend of #growfoodnotgrass. I think growing grass is pointless. To clarify, I do not feel this way about all grasses. I believe native grasses are lovely. I am speaking more specifically about turfgrasses like St. Augustine and Zoysia. I didn’t always feel this way, but I realize my errors...
What is Kombucha
Come dive into a brief decription about Kombucha
Plants that repel Mosquitoes
Plants that repel Mosquitoes If you are not aware, I live in the great city of Houston, Tx., and I love it. Well, not everything about it. Since Houston is down here on the Gulf Coast, we have to deal with mosquitoes in the summer months. You can’t be outside for more than 30 seconds before you start to get swarmed and attacked. Now you could douse yourself in mosquito repellent or light citronella candles. I prefer to use plants to help repel the critters. Now while growing these plants will help, they will not solve all of the...
Every garden needs a water feature
Everything on this planet needs water. To a gardener, water is the most vital aspect of gardening to consider. You could have the ultimate gardening space, with ample sunlight and a vasts amount of land, but without water, it is worthless. I have seen many available gardening plots in California with incredible views and was right next to a vineyard with fertile soil. The only issue is there was no water available. Water availability matters for plants but have you ever stopped to think about all of the beneficial insects and other animals that need just as much...