Gardener Shares ‘Genius’ Less Than 1$ Hack to Keep Slugs Away From Home Grown Veggies
Many green-fingered Brits will be taking to their gardens this time of year – whether planting flowers or growing their fruit and veg. However, those growing their produce often face the challenge of keeping pests at bay. Slugs, snails, and caterpillars are notorious for damaging ...
Seasoned Gardener Shares Zero-Cost Method to Start Growing Your Own Food: ‘This Came at the Perfect Time’
Many people considering gardening may envision it as an expensive pursuit, laden with costs for various equipment and materials. However, seasoned gardener Amy Chapman (@inthecottagegarden) has shared a refreshing perspective in her Instagram video, demonstrating that starting a garden ...
Gardening Whizz Shared the Cheap Way to Make Your Own Water Fountain Where You Won’t Have to Pay for Electricity or Water
If you want to turn your outdoor space into a tranquil oasis without breaking the bank, look no further. Gardening enthusiast Marta has shared an ingenious and affordable way to create a beautiful water feature using simple, budget-friendly materials. Her viral TikTok video, which ...
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed in 2 Hours for Under $200 (Without a Single Tool!)
Two apartments ago, Kylie McConville and her boyfriend, experienced a rare New York City luxury: a small backyard. This unexpected perk allowed them to transition from small-space indoor gardening to constructing their own DIY raised garden bed, where they enjoyed bountiful harvests ...
“I Swapped My South LA Lawn for a Verdant Micro-farm” – Now She Feeds the Neighborhood
Beverly Lofton transformed her water-thirsty lawn in South Los Angeles into a flourishing micro-farm, a significant shift in an area known for its heat, water shortages, and urban sprawl. This verdant space, powered by solar energy and utilizing recycled water, now produces a variety ...
A Canadian Farmer Had Millions of Surplus Potatoes and Worked Overtime to Give Them All Away
Isaiah Hofer’s farm in Manitoba produced a record-breaking bumper crop, resulting in an unprecedented surplus of 12 million pounds of potatoes. After meeting his regular delivery commitments, Hofer faced a dilemma with the excess potatoes. The options were bleak: allowing them ...
Rain Gardens and Bathwater Reuse Becoming Trends, According to Royal Horticultural Society
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has highlighted the emergence of rain gardens and bathwater reuse as crucial trends in gardening, particularly in response to anticipated water scarcity stemming from climate change. At prestigious events like the Chelsea Flower Show, where innovation ...
Glow-in-the-Dark Petunias Could Usher in a New Trend in Indoor Gardening
The emergence of glow-in-the-dark petunias represents a potential revolution in indoor gardening, offering enthusiasts a captivating new dimension to explore within their homes. As the trend of indoor gardening surged over the past few years, driven by a desire to combat monotony ...
A California Superbloom Is Springing to Life and the Best is Yet to Come
A California Superbloom Is Springing to Life and the Best is Yet to Come, thanks to the drenching rains and record snowfall that characterized the state’s 2022-2023 winter season, persisting throughout the year. By September, typically the apex of dryness and fire risk, the ...
