We don’t have to travel far to get the medicine we need. Many people, especially in western cultures, believe that our prescriptions should be discovered “elsewhere,” yet they can be located right in our kitchen or backyard if we simply look. Instead of proceeding with the chemical copy of nature, get it directly from the…
Man Takes Up Astronomy in Lockdown; Now Clicks Amazing Photos of Space From His Back Garden
A man who was inspired by his 6-year-old son to buy a telescope during the lockdown is now snapping mesmerizing photos of space from his back garden. Ian Phillips, 45, from Worle, North Somerset, took up astrophotography in October 2021. Ian’s son William asked for a telescope for his birthday after reading his favorite book, “There’s a…
Creating a Low Maintenance Garden
Enjoying a morning coffee or cup of tea surrounded by the peaceful harmony of a beautiful, lush garden is a relaxing way to begin any day. It is even more satisfying when you’ve created the environment yourself. Of course, maintaining that beautiful garden sometimes delivers the opposite of relaxation. If you find your summer months…
How to Fill Your Garden for Less
For those who love gardening, nothing beats a few hours meandering the aisles of your favorite garden center. Down every row and around every corner, you discover beautiful blooms and lush greenery easily visualized in your own garden. But those inspiring visits can quickly put a dent in your wallet. Buying bigger plants can be…
Getting Started with Your First Garden
Few things in life are as satisfying as reaping a harvest you’ve grown yourself. Whether you’re nibbling a carrot you started from seed or enjoying a bouquet of flowers picked from your flowerbeds, creating and caring for a garden is a rewarding hobby. If the idea of starting a garden from scratch is intimidating, fear…
Cover Up—Why mulch matters no matter the season
Merriam-Webster’s definition for mulch is a “protective covering spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean.” Backyard Conservation Tipsheet provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Services notes, “Mulching is one of the…
Gardening indoors vs outdoor
Our garden is our safe haven. A place where we can relax with an ice-cold beverage in one hand, a good book in the other, as nature’s energy surrounds us. Whether inside taking up the windowsills in our living room, or outside amongst a landscape of greenery, both the physical and psychological rewards of a…
Incorporating bonfires in your outside sanctuary
Tips and suggestions on creating the best fire space in your garden for both rural and urban settings, and what you need to know about certain recreational fire laws. Something about those orange, yellow, and red flames fanning themselves into a fluster of fiery embers, flowing off into other areas of the night, or day,…
Gardening Bars And How To Make Them
Garden troughs can be used to frame your garden, or can be portable containers in case you need to move particular planters. (Jade Seok/Unsplash)Garden bar, or garden trough, are long rectangular containers that are used to either frame areas in your garden, or also create planters that are portable if you need to move them…
Hanging Baskets—Giving you options when space or location matters
Plants are a wonderful addition to your home and no look is complete without a proper planter. Hanging planters or baskets can give you more options when you are considering adding plants to your home. They take up none of the “usable” space in a house or apartment, they don’t get in the way when…
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