How Often Should I Water My Plants? Full Sun, Partial Shade, and Full Shade Explained Whether you’re a beginner gardener nurturing your first potted plant or a seasoned green thumb expanding your green space, two of the most common questions are: How often should I water my plants? and What do terms like “full sun” or “partial shade”ContinueContinue reading “How Often Should I Water My Plants? Full Sun, Partial Shade, and Full Shade Explained”
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Small Space Gardening: Create a Kitchen Courtyard with Herbs and Salad Greens
Small Space Gardening: Create a Kitchen Courtyard with Herbs and Salad Greens In today’s fast-paced, space conscious world, the idea of a sprawling garden might seem like a luxury reserved for those with ample backyards. But what if you could grow a thriving, productive garden in a small courtyard, balcony, or even a sunny cornerContinueContinue reading “Small Space Gardening: Create a Kitchen Courtyard with Herbs and Salad Greens”
Sustainable Gardening: Growing Greener with Perennials, Native Plants, and Permaculture Principles
Sustainable Gardening: Growing Greener with Perennials, Native Plants, and Permaculture Principles As gardeners become increasingly eco conscious, a major shift is taking place in gardens, community gardens, and urban balconies alike. Traditional gardening, often reliant on high maintenance bedding plants, synthetic fertilisers, and excessive watering, is being replaced by more sustainable, resilient practices. Sustainable gardeningContinueContinue reading “Sustainable Gardening: Growing Greener with Perennials, Native Plants, and Permaculture Principles”
Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -May)
Temperature Blankets: A 3 Year Comparison May Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket A temperature blanket is a knitting or crocheting project where each row or section represents the daily temperature over a set period, typically a year. The colours correspond to temperature ranges, creating a visual record of climate trends. Makers choose aContinueContinue reading “Stitching the Seasons: Tracking Climate with a Temperature Blanket (3 Years Comparison -May)”
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do!
Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do! You’re tending your garden or houseplants, enjoying the greenery and healthy vibes, but then you notice something, the leaves are turning yellow. If you’re like most plant lovers, your first thought might be, “Oh no, am I killing my plant?” Don’t panic! Yellowing leaves,ContinueContinue reading “Why Are My Plant Leaves Turning Yellow? Here’s What to Do!”
Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting
Vol 4 in the Series: COMPOSTINGClayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting A short story about a young boy discovering the magic of composting and soil. In this beautifully crafted story, Clayton embraces the art of composting and learning to build aContinueContinue reading “Vol 4 : Clayton’s Pile Of Leaves: A Story of Autism and Composting”
Mulch in Gardening: What It Is, Why It’s Used and How to Choose the Right Type
Mulch in Gardening: What It Is, Why It’s Used, and How to Choose the Right Type Gardening is as much about nurturing soil as it is about growing plants. One of the most effective tools in a gardener’s arsenal is mulch. Though often overlooked by beginners, mulch plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy, productiveContinueContinue reading “Mulch in Gardening: What It Is, Why It’s Used and How to Choose the Right Type”
What To Do If You See a Flower Stalk Growing in Your Rhubarb
What To Do If You See a Flower Stalk Growing in Your Rhubarb Rhubarb is a garden favourite, loved for its tart stalks that make delicious pies, jams, and crumbles. But every now and then, something surprising happens, a tall stalk shoots up from the centre of the plant, topped with what looks like aContinueContinue reading “What To Do If You See a Flower Stalk Growing in Your Rhubarb”
Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing
Vol 3 in the Series: SOWINGClayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing The next in the series of books. A short story about a young boy sowing seeds and growing his garden. A Heartwarming Tale of Growth and Resilience. In this beautifullyContinueContinue reading “Vol 3 : Clayton’s Tiny Little Seeds: A Story of Autism and Sowing”
