The alarm did not go off, but the children did. A glass of juice sits on the kitchen counter, half-spilled. You search for a soccer uniform that vanished sometime during the night. A laundry mountain leans…
You don’t need a big backyard to grow real food. You need a plan that doesn’t turn into a messy, weedy guessing game by week three. That’s why square foot gardening has stuck around: it takes…
Do you want a garden that feeds your body and your Instagram feed? Did you know that the French have been perfecting perfect ‘edible aesthetics’ since the Middle Ages (shame they didn’t think about inventing Instagram…
Previously we have looked at planting layouts for 8x4ft raised garden beds. Generally, this size raised bed tends to work well, but you sometimes need to use smaller-sized beds such as 4x4ft in smaller gardens or…
Ever bitten into a juicy, homegrown tomato that bursts with flavor unlike anything you’ve ever tasted at the store? Or enjoyed a crisp salad made with lettuce you nurtured from seed to harvest? There’s a special…
Who knew an old bathtub could be the secret weapon in your gardening arsenal? Ever stumbled upon a cast-iron relic at a flea market, or inherited a grandparent’s porcelain behemoth that just screams “update needed”? Well, dust off those forgotten bathtubs, because with a little creativity, they’re about to embark on a whole new life – as the stars of your sustainable and eye-catching raised garden bed!
Gardeners are continually seeking innovative and sustainable ways to grow and cultivate plants, even in limited spaces. One such creative solution involves repurposing an old beer keg into a raised garden bed. This approach not only…
Turning discarded old materials into garden planters or vibrant raised garden beds not only enhances your garden’s aesthetics but also contributes to sustainability. This transformation from obsolete to lush involves creativity and a bit of elbow…
Metal raised garden beds offer a striking blend of function and aesthetics to your outdoor space. They offer a modern and efficient way to cultivate plants providing numerous benefits. Building your own allows for customization and…
Control! If there was a single word that could sum up the reasons that many gardeners are moving away from traditional ground gardening woes and building raised garden beds, it is because of control. There are…
Gardening centers across the country are reporting a surge in interest for gardening with Barclaycard reporting gardening spending up by 37%. On of the areas that is attracting the most attention is the use of raised…
