Growing Artichokes You may be surprised that if you have at least 100 frost-free days in your area which most of the country does, you can grow them! Most people assume that the artichoke needs to be grown as a […]
Growing Artichokes
Growing Asparagus Planting
Asparagus Planting: Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that can thrive in the home garden for 15 years or more when well cared for. Asparagus plants should grow for 1 full year in the garden before they are harvested. Asparagus is […]
Grow your own fruit and veg: The beginners guide
Growing your own fruit and veg for beginners – sound too much like hard work? It’s actually easier than you think. Planting your own food is a great way to eat for less, eat fresh, and pack in your five-a-day. […]
Growing Garlic and Shallots
Growing Garlic and Shallots: WHEN TO PLANT: Garlic survives bitterly cold winters underground (or grows frost-hardy leaves where winters are mild to moderate), grows rapidly when the weather warms in spring, and bulbs in summer. In the North, plant 4-6 […]
Growing Thyme in your Garden – Learn common types
A group of mostly hardy subshrubs and herbaceous plants, natives of northern temperate regions, and most abundant in the Mediterranean region. In the Alps they are found at as great an elevation as 6,000 and 7,000 ft. Thymus belongs to […]
3 Ideas to Add Shade to Your Garden and Patio
One of the biggest perks of beautiful summer weather is a chance to spend more time outdoors. But while soaking up the sun can be a very pleasant way of passing your free time, long hours of exposure to direct […]
How to Build Your Own Pond or Water Garden: The Complete Guide
There are several steps to take if you plan to build your own pond or water garden. You can check out our guide here to learn more. Owning a water garden could open you up to a world of landscaping […]
How to Build a Koi Pond in Your Backyard
A Koi pond is one of the best ways to create a tranquil space in your backyard. Once built, you will want to spend hours watching the fish swim. Thankfully, installing the Koi pond shouldn’t be a difficult task, allowing […]
Water Garden – Aquatic, Information on Water Gardening
When a natural lake exists on an estate, or a brook bends its way through your garden, then this provides the ideal conditions for the formation of a water garden. When water has to be introduced, a considerable initial expense […]
Herb Gardening for the Home Gardener
Many of the plants we grow such as annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees are herbs in the true sense of the word. With an increased interest in recent years in continental or gourmet cooking, the word “herb” is nearly always […]