July 22, 2013
Growing one’s own food is healthy and very popular today even for those living in the smallest of spaces. Some feel it’s just plain empowering to create one’s own sustenance. But when it comes to the planning and doing part–especially … Read More...
Category: Bulbs and Plants, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Green & Sustainable, Herb Gardens, Irrigation, No-Dig Gardening, Square-Foot Gardening, Urban Agriculture
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July 14, 2013
These days, we find gardens in unconventional places, from highway median dividers to old parking lots. The City of Barcelona has elevated growing plants to an art form in unlikely places, transforming newly exposed party walls into lush vertical gardens. … Read More...
Category: Birds, Bees, and Butterflies, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Green Walls, Greening, Irrigation, Permaculture, Vertical Gardens
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June 10, 2013
A slew of high-tech weapons could soon occupy home gardeners’ arsenals. From soil humidity sensors, to computer-generated growing tips, to weather detection devices, these contraptions challenge the notion that plants need a human touch.
Whether you’ve mastered indoor herbs, wrestled … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Finding, Garden Design, Garden Software, Great Finds, Green Gadgets, Herb Gardens, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening, Irrigation, Urban Agriculture, Vertical Gardens, Window Boxes
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March 5, 2013
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Living in the middle of a bustling city doesn’t mean you can’t create a gorgeous garden space, no matter how tiny your outdoor area may be.
As long as you have a spot with a little sunshine and … Read More...
Category: Container Gardening, Containers and Pots, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Garden Design, Green & Sustainable, Green Walls, Irrigation, Outdoor Furniture, Rooftop Gardens, Vertical Gardens
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February 3, 2013
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Keeping your garden, even a small one, green and healthy year-round can be hard work for the best of us. Here are ten tips to help you keep your garden green while also making it an easier and … Read More...
Category: Composting, Creating, Edible Landscaping, Irrigation, Urban Agriculture
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