How to grow Microgreens?
How to grow Microgreens? – The fastest way. A lot of people want to, but do not know how to grow microgreens. Apart from sprouts, microgreens are becoming increasingly popular among connoisseurs of fresh, quality and homegrown food. It’s completely understandable – growing microgreens is quick and easy. It can be done at any time […]
Gardening for health – 9 benefits
Gardening for health Planting flowers and vegetables can provide us with a lot of beauty in the garden or on the balcony, as well as a delicious harvest of fruits and vegetables. But did you know that gardening can work wonders for your health? I do not believe anyone is surprised that gardening can have […]
How to grow tomatoes?
How to grow tomatoes? – Practical advice I have a small yard, but the biggest question is, How to grow tomatoes? When planning to grow tomatoes, we must not forget that they are a subtropical type of plant and are thermophilic. The best air temperature for the growth and development of tomatoes is 20-25 ° […]
Useful weeds with health benefits
Useful weeds that are your gardens best friends. What are weeds? Usually, a person divides plants into “good” or “bad” only in terms of self-interest. Many people consider weeds to be harmful, or unnecessary plants. However, the so-called weeds are completely normal plants, they just grow where we do not like and compete with the […]
Gardening terms that beginners should know
Gardening terms for beginners Have you decided to become a gardener? Great! When learning a new language, we always begin with the alphabet. So, if you’re wondering where to start, here’s a brief alphabetical overview of the basic gardening terms for beginners that you’ll come across very often. Allelopathy – From the Greek words állēlos […]
Allelopathy , Do your tomatoes have friends?
Which garden plants work in symbiosis and which are harmful? Allelopathic plants -Every plant produces biologically active substances, many of which are known to herbalists and often used by humans. When we talk about this, the first thing that comes to mind are the wonderful aromas of flowers and the forest. The amount of VOCs […]
Mulching – Why is it good for your garden?
Mulching – To till or not to till. Hello again, Urban gardeners. In the article on soil, I had mentioned that mulching is my favorite gardening method. Let us get into the details of why it is so? How we gave up on digging When we started cultivating the small land in our backyard, we […]
Pots – The home micro gardens
Which pots are suitable for home gardening? How to choose pots? What is the difference between ceramic, plastic, metal or concrete / cement pots? That would be your first step towards gardening in containers. If you already have pots, it is best to work with what you have. However, if you need new ones, what […]
Seeds – the beginning of life
Choosing the right plants to grow. Hello, Urban Gardeners! Let’s get on to planning our city garden together for the next season! Make sure you read our previous article on Soil before moving ahead. Climate zones When we plan making our garden outdoors (including balcony or terrace), the first thing we have to account for […]
Soil – the unknown treasure
How to maintain life in the soil. Hello to all urban gardeners, rural gardeners and enthusiasts who would want home-grown plants! What is the most important factor in gardening? The answer is quite simple, aint it? – The soil. So let’s take a deep dive into understanding soil, its acidity and nourishing techniques. Soil, humus […]