Sprouts and microgreens pack a nutritional punch and offer a delicious crunch to sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. Both are reported to contain more nutrients per ounce than mature plants of the same species. Today, I’d like to share information on how to grow broccoli sprouts and microgreens, though this information can be used to grow young edible shoots of many different plant species, including radish, kale, beets, cilantro, basil, amaranth, and many others. Continue Reading
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Indoor gardening supplies: Houseplant gear for potting, watering, fertilizing, projects, and more!
As consumers’ enthusiasm for houseplants grows, so too does the variety of indoor gardening supplies to satisfy this popular hobby. It used to be harder to find items like misters or special succulent soil—heck, even succulents. A few years ago when doing a project for a magazine, I had to go directly to a grower for plants. But now there they are in mainstream shops, basking among the traditional favourites, like African violets and peace lilies, for everyone to enjoy.
Read More »A winter greenhouse: A productive way to harvest vegetables all winter
In my vegetable garden, a winter greenhouse has become the heart of our cold season garden, providing us with homegrown vegetables and herbs from December through March. It’s an unheated structure, capturing solar energy and sheltering a wide variety of cold tolerant crops like kale, carrots, leeks, scallions, carrots, and spinach.
Read More »Pilea peperomioides care: The best light, water, and food for a Chinese money plant
Among the trendiest houseplants, the Chinese money plant (also known as the pancake plant or UFO plant) is adored for its unique appearance. The round, coin-sized leaves are thick and glossy. Each leaf is attached to the crown of the plant by a petiole (leaf stem) that connects directly to the leaf underside, giving it a very unique appearance. This houseplant’s tendency to create lots of small “daughter plants” that are easily separated from the parent plant means it’s a great houseplant for sharing with friends and family. To top it off, Pilea peperomioides care isn’t difficult, making this a terrific choice for houseplant lovers of all abilities. Continue Reading
Read More »Fabric raised beds: The perks of growing fruit and vegetables in these versatile containers
I first discovered fabric raised beds in Quebec City. I was there for a garden writers’ conference a few years ago, and they seemed to be everywhere I went: in front of the parliament buildings featuring a lush ornamental mix of vegetables, herbs, and flowers; lined up in rows on the roof of a homeless shelter; and supporting a gorgeous living willow pergola at a botanical garden.
Read More »DIY compost bin: Quick and easy ideas for making your own compost bin
There’s no need to spend big bucks on a fancy composting system when a simple DIY compost bin will transform kitchen and garden waste into a rich soil amendment. And, with a little elbow grease and a few basic materials like pallets or chicken wire, you can quickly and easily build an effective compost bin.
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