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As they sat on their porch overlooking the creek, a squirrel affectionately named Speedy scurried onto Funk’s lap to beg for ...
Has your garden been breaking the law? Until very recently, mine did. That’s because I grow flowers and food in my front ...
Walking towards the hospital’s main entrance, one can’t help but notice a large collection of young plants to the right – some in raised boxes, some at ground ...
Along with the benefits of low-cost produce, gardening is also a relaxing, mindful hobby, enriching your life and not just your wallet. Whether you’re thinking about planting your first garden or ...
Nothing disrupts the beauty and productivity of a garden more than a takeover of weeds. Fortunately, a combination of timing, ...
In this video, I take you on a tour of our 50-plus raised bed vegetable garden and show you what's growing in March. For a complete list of products & brands, I recommend, visit my website. Raised ...
Join us on a fascinating journey through our extensive garden as we explore ALL 54 raised veggie garden beds this July. Discover the variety of vegetables thriving in each carefully tended bed. Learn ...
Lettuce is a cool-season crop, but getting heat-tolerant varieties and supplying shade can make growing it during the summer season a breeze. “Due to their fast growth rate, heat-resistant lettuce and ...
If you want raised beds on a hard surface, raise the sides to at least 30cm or preferably higher to give plants a decent depth of soil. Taller raised beds are also useful if you have trouble bending ...
She inherited a lot of garden beds, but has played a lot with them, adding 15 structured veggie raised beds, a greenhouse and water tower. Terri says she is always striving for that good ‘ole cottage ...
An abundant winter veggie garden planted with cabbage, shallots and leek. Credit: Supplied The new gardener’s guide to growing veggies If you are new to gardening, winter can be the best season to ...
Now, let’s just dive into it: What you will need As raised garden beds are varied in sizes, the following guide will show how to build a 4’ x 8’ bed as a reference. So, you’ll need: Two 2 x 12 planks, ...