Why do you garden? Do you know all the health benefits of gardening? Naturally, the fresh produce is what we get but I’ve listed below what I think are some of the many health benefits of gardening. 1. Physical Exercise Gardening is a great way to participate in physical exercise. Gardening for 2.5 hours a […]
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How to Divide Perennials
Hey folks, our post for today is something related to our previous topic – last but not the least. Check out these guidelines on how to divide perennials. But before you do, here are important reminders: Divide perennials on a cloudy, overcast day as dividing on a hot sunny day can cause the plants to […]
Top Perennials For Your Garden
Perennials are plants that re-grow every year from the same rootstock that you planted once. True perennials die back during the winter months and reemerge in the spring. Some perennials only last a few years, while others may last for decades. For more information, read here. Now, let’s discover what are the top perennials for your […]
What Are Perennials
What if you could plant something once and receive a harvest yearly? If that sounds interesting to you, then you should investigate perennials. I know I am mainly talking about edible gardening here. Perennials are plants that will live for more than two seasons, and I like to think of perennials as plants that will […]
Benefits of Urban Agriculture
Hey folks, last week we talked about what urban agriculture is. I hope it was a good start to learn more about this amazing process of growing. Today, let’s tackle the benefits of urban agriculture. When you start to search for the top cities associated with Urban Agriculture you see some mind-blowing things. A majority the […]
What is Urban Agriculture
Urban agriculture can be defined as growing, processing, and distribution of food and animal products by locals and for locals within an urban setting. Examples of Urban Agriculture include but are not limited to : community and backyard gardens rooftop and balcony gardening growing in vacant lots Aquaculture and hydroponics market farms raising livestock and […]
What Is Vermicomposting?
Vermicomposting is the process of using worms to breakdown organic matter. Not the same worms that you find in your garden. No, these here are basically super worms. Fun fact, there are over 9000 different varieties of earthworms. Earthworms are one of the oldest creatures on the planet. These worms have a voracious appetite, like […]
6 Methods of Composting
Now that we know the benefits of adding compost to our garden, we should discuss different methods of composting. These ways will work whether you live in an apartment with limited space or whether you have sprawling acreage. There is a way to compost for everyone regardless of your living situation. What are the different […]
Simple (But Important) Things To Remember About FROST DATES.
Frost dates As a beginner gardener, the term frost dates is often heard or seen. Every seed catalog or website you come across will have these two terms first frost date and last frost date. These terms are essential for gardeners. Misinterpret or neglect this information, and you run the risk of reduced or decreased […]
All You Need To Know About Gardening Chill Hours
Have you ever looked to purchase a fruit tree? Let us take a peach, for example, google peach tree; you get hundreds of sites selling thousands of varieties. First, you need to know your gardening zone, and what’s this thing about chill hours? Chill hours are defined as any temperature below 45F. Depending on who […]