Drainage Garden season is in full swing here in the Midwestern United States! While many of us garden the traditional way, many more have turned to gardening in containers for a myriad of reasons. Whatever the circumstance, there are common mistakes when gardening in containers to avoid to ensure successful pots. The number one hurdle ...
Listen | Container GardeningCold winter days are my favourite time to plan next season's garden. Using the best garden planning software and apps is an efficient way to plan both the contents and layout of your garden. These days there are MANY options, each with various features and tools that make it a snap to create your detailed ...
Listen | Container GardeningA kitchen favourite, basil is widely known as the "king of herbs" due to its widespread culinary uses, cultural significance and extensive history. Its name is derived from the Greek work, 'basileus,' meaning 'ruler' or 'king' which suggests Basil's royal status among herbs. There are many different types of basil. An herb from the mint ...
Listen | Container GardeningGardening in containers is great in so many ways but does need some special consideration: thinking about feeding potted plants. Because potted plants live in a finite amount of soil, nutrients are depleted more quickly than earth-bound counterparts. For container plants, a balanced water-soluble fertiliser is generally suggested. Water-soluble, dry (or granular) or slow-release fertilisers ...
Listen | Container GardeningGreens are one of my favourite things to grow. As an American with Southern roots, I love a good pot of collards made with pork, cooked low and slow. As a gardener, I experiment with all sorts of greens each year. Greens are one of my favourite things to grow. As an American with Southern ...
Listen | Container GardeningFresh herbs are enchanting: they not only boost the nutritional value of your meals, but they add a bright boost of flavour and aroma. Using Fresh Herbs A vegetable gardener for many years, I've always had herbs in my gardens. First, just a few pots of the basics: basil, parsley and cilantro. Soon I discovered ...
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