Videos and articles on how to garden
Having large trees, enormous bushes and a lot of shade can prove a difficult task to have a garden. Most plants require 8-10 hours of direct sunlight to help them grow-and most of the time, that is just not possible and sometimes that is the harsh reality of edible gardening. When one thinks of gardening,…
Herbalism is a century old practice that has been used by different cultures all over the world. It refers to the long historical use of certain medicines to support/supplement with the healing functions of the body. Due to the long tradition of using botanicals to promote health, the use of herbs is well established and…
Most home gardeners have discovered the beauty and benefits of composting. Composting is the practice of naturally recycling unwanted food products and turning it into nutrient rich supplements for the garden. It consists of food scraps, grass trimmings, manure, fruits (some that are already past their prime, as well as the skins), coffee grounds, egg…
One of the most common mistakes of gardening, is maintaining moisture in the soil. Most people tend to over water their soil out of fear that the plants are thirsty/need more water. This video is short, straight to the point and quite informative on how to check and maintain your gardens’ moisture. Excerpt transcript:…
A great invention that should have happened much sooner! but at least it is here; actually it’s has been around for quite sometime. I am not sure who at Scotts Company came up. Someone at Scotts Company masterminded a great invention for people who don’t have space or enough space outdoors for a garden. The…
Urban living is difficult to do especially with limited space, let alone resources. However, having a garden is quite a pleasurable past time. And for those of us with limited space, have to make do with what we have or the best of it. This video was fantastic in showing how one can make do…