10 Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work (and Why) Companion planting has a reputation that swings between folk wisdom and science backed strategy. Some combinations are passed down like heirloom seeds “plant basil with tomatoes,” “marigolds repel everything”, while others are rooted in observable ecological relationships, pest deterrence, nutrient sharing, shade creation and even chemicalContinueContinue reading “10 Companion Planting Combos That Actually Work (and Why)”
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10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs
10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs If you want to become a better gardener, stop looking at your harvest and start looking at your leaves. Long before plants fail, stop producing or collapse completely, they begin sending quiet signals through their foliage. Leaves are the first place problems show up, andContinueContinue reading “10 Leaf Problems That Reveal Exactly What Your Plant Needs”
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May Planting in May What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers Planting in May May is one of the busiest and most exciting months in the Scottish garden. With longer days and warming soil,ContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in May”
10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro)
10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro) Starting seeds is one of the biggest parts of gardening. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching life emerge from something so small and seemingly lifeless. But if you’ve ever tried growing from seed, you’ll know it’s not always smooth sailing. Seeds failContinueContinue reading “10 Common Seed Starting Problems (and How to Fix Them Like a Pro)”
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in April
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in April Planting in April What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers April brings longer days and milder temperatures, but Scottish weather can still be unpredictable. It’s a key month for sowing, transplanting and early outdoorContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in April”
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in March
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in March Planting in March March is when the Scottish garden properly wakes up. Light levels improve, soil begins to warm (slowly), and both indoor sowing and some outdoor sowing become possible, weather depending.PHOTOS: From the round up of the endContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in March”
5 Top Tips for the Winter-to-Spring Garden Transition
5 Top Tips for the Winter-to-Spring Garden Transition Preparing Your Garden, Food Forest or Growing Spaces for the Season Ahead Late Winter is a strange, hopeful time in the garden. The land still looks dormant, yet beneath the surface everything is quietly shifting. Sap begins to rise, soil organisms wake up and the days stretchContinueContinue reading “5 Top Tips for the Winter-to-Spring Garden Transition”
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in February
What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in February Planting in February February is a transition month in Scottish gardens. Days slowly lengthen, but cold soil and low light still limit what can be done outdoors. This is the perfect time to focus on indoor sowing and dormant planting outside when conditionsContinueContinue reading “What to Plant in Scotland Each Month: Veg, Fruits, Herbs & Edible Flowers. Planting in February”
Vol 5 : Clayton’s Garden Visitors: A Story of Autism and Feeding The Birds
Vol 5 in the Series: FEEDING THE BIRDSClayton’s Garden Visitors: A Story of Autism and Feeding The Birds Clayton’s Garden Visitors: A Story of Autism and Feeding the Birds When Clayton and his mum set up a new bird feeder in their garden, Clayton eagerly waits for the birds to arrive. At first, nothing happens,ContinueContinue reading “Vol 5 : Clayton’s Garden Visitors: A Story of Autism and Feeding The Birds”
