
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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, in the summer months, we have to deal with mosquitoes. You can’t be outside for more than 30 seconds before you start to get swarmed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, in the summer months, we have to deal with mosquitoes. You can’t be outside for more than 30 seconds before you start to get swarmed […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend project, or you’ve been wanting to start gardening but don’t have the outdoor space for it, now is the perfect time to create your own DIY indoor garden. As long as you have a space in your home that receives natural sunlight, you’ll be able to have flavorful […]

When you first get into gardening, you need to understand that not everything will not grow everywhere! This concept is critical information. Despite how much you may want to grow something most times, it is not happening. That is because plants originated in different areas of the world and were then brought to America or […]