Drought and frost hardy plants can completely change your garden and inform what you choose to plant, as Nicholas Scott proves here.
These drought-tolerant perennials look good through dry spells. Use this guide to find tough perennial plants that bloom without much water.
Off Grid Solar Greenhouse We built an off grid solar greenhouse because we live in a cold climate. There has been snow fall that decimated our early plantings more years than not. It is also known to have early frost that ruined our crop before the first harvest. This makes it really hard to grow
Two years ago, we published an article on our blog titled, Is the Tower Garden a hydroponic tower or an aeroponic tower? There are actually six main types of hydroponic techniques used in commercial farming: • Wick Systems• Deep Water Culture (DWC)• Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)• Ebb and Flow (Flood and Drain)• Drip Systems• Aeroponics
The caraway seed is a staple in salads and will be a welcome addition to your herb garden.
Growing cantaloupe and honeydew melons is so rewarding, as they taste much better than their store-bought cousins. Learn the best techniques here.
Find Bloody Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum) in Ottawa Nepean Kanata Stittsville Gatineau Aylmer Ontario ON at Make It Green Garden Centre
Beautifying your landscape doesn't have to be difficult! These annuals and perrenials are easy plants to grow, for green thumbs and new gardeners alike.
While outdoor gardening may be limited due to the colder temperatures, an unheated greenhouse can provide a protected environment for a variety of crops. So, what can you grow in an unheated greenhouse?
These drought-tolerant plants will add life and color to your garden, even if you live in a hot and dry desert environment.
Growing green beans in your vegetable garden taste so much better! Learn how to plant, how to care for, how to harvest green beans and more!
Wondering how to preserve green onions? This delicious crop brings you a fresh bounty all season long, and it's simple to harvesting and preserve them.
If you want to grow a fall garden, you'll need to pick the right veggies. Here are 20 cool-weather vegetables that grow well in the fall weather.
9 Dwarf Trees With High Yield Great For Small Areas! When it comes to gardening in small spaces, dwarf trees are a fantastic choice. These compact beauties not only add aesthetic appeal but also provide
Are you looking for some new cucumber varieties to try this year? Check out these 7 types of cucumber that are easy to grow and taste amazing!
Loofah, also known as luffa or lufah, is the fruit of a tropical vine grown for use as a kitchen or bath sponge, and in some places as an edible vegetable. Loofah plants require a long growing season ...
Learn how to ripen green tomatoes indoors
Pentas (Pentas lanceolata), also called Egyptian stars, produce clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers on branching, medium green foliage.
What to do with sage when you don't want your bountiful harvest to go to waste! There are so many ways that you an use it, as food and medicine!
Get the inspiration & know-how to build your own raised garden bed with these six inexpensive raised garden bed ideas!
Do you struggle to grow cilantro? Most gardeners grow it at the wrong time. In this post I'll share everything you need to know for success!
Although some people think of borage as a nuisance weed, this self-seeding herb has plenty of great uses around the home.
Learn which vegetables you can regrow from scraps as well as how to regrow them! Have you ever wondered what to do with your vegetable scraps? Believe it or not, many common vegetables can actually
Lemon verbena has a refreshing taste and can be used in many herbal recipes. From sun tea to infused vinegar to glycerin tincture, you are sure to use it all
With their colorful daisylike blooms and ability to attract bees and butterflies,...
Everything you need to know for growing rhubarb from seeds or crowns including climate, soil, pests and tips for success.
Make planting bulbs in your garden beds and containers easier with these must-know tips, including where, when, and how to plant all types of bulbs.
Want to DIY a lean to greenhouse? Check out our article on how to build your own solarium! Make your neighbors jealous with this beautiful garden addition!
How to get started with straw bale gardening for beginners who want to grow vegetables and other annuals.
Most of us toss our petunias at the end of the year, but there’s another option: overwinter them so you can enjoy the color again next season. Learn more.
Learn how to grow black pepper indoors and outdoors with these easy-to-follow planting instructions that help you produce the best harvest.
Knowing when to cut back asparagus is important for plant health and management of pests. Learn asparagus plant pruning timing and tips here.
Beginners learn how to design your own home garden from a professional designer. Master the 7 basic steps to planning a garden design.
Hydroponics and aquaponics are alternative farming techniques that have the same growing concept and end goal. Both systems use water instead of soil.
What’s an olla? That was one of my first questions when I first heard the word. The basic definition of an olla is an unglazed pot. Ollas have been used for centuries for irrigation in dry…
