there are no gardening mistakes,

only experiments.

gardening basics

Gardening isn’t an exact science. Even experienced gardeners make mistakes, so novice gardeners shouldn’t be intimidated. Follow the recommendations on our articles to arm yourself with the fundamentals of gardening. 

Grow your own food

The very first thing you need to do is to think about what you would like to grow in your garden. This is as simple as thinking about the herbs and vegetables you wish to eat and use often. Learn how to create the perfect veggie garden here.

pests & health

There are many insects in the world and while some are often beneficial for your garden, other are quite destructive. Fortunately, we can prevent and manage these detrimental insects with simple, organic pest control solutions.

How To Grow Espalier Tomatoes?

Espalier tomatoes are perfect for the home garden, due to their relative ease with which they are grown, their color, the number of nutritional benefits, and because it is an excellent delicacy that can be cooked in many ways.  Tomatoes are one of the most consumed...

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espalier tomatoes

Frequent Problems With Annuals

Annuals are among the most varied, most beautiful and most colorful flowers on the market. The sheer variety of annuals, the many colors, shapes and textures they come in, has made them a favorite among gardeners for many years. With so many different annuals on...

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Enjoy This Summer In The Water Garden!

Enjoy This Summer In The Water Garden! – If this is the first time you’re attempting the water gardening, perhaps you should start with a moderate size pond instead of one huge one. After all, you can add on to the size of the pond later if you want, whereas if you...

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Take Care Of Your Garden Containers

Take Care Of Your Garden Containers – Once you have decided what plants that you would like to place in your garden planters and containers, then you will need to get the container soil ready for each pot. When working with potting mix, always make sure that the...

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Planting In Hypertufa Containers

Planting In Hypertufa Containers – Hypertufa is a mixture of cement, sand and peat that you just mix up and slap on. A coating of hypertufa is a great way to make a whole lot of tatty old pots instantly match. Turn a grotty dark damp garden into a romantic grotto...

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Growing Curry Plant

Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) is a delightful and fragrant herb plant. Curry plant is native to Turkey and thrives on sunny slopes where it attracts beneficial insects to its unusual flowers. Curry plant looks very similar to a lavender in its leaf stage....

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Decorating Your Garden With Herbs

Decorating Your Garden With Herbs – Most herbs are perennial plants that need six to eight hours of sunlight and well drained soil. Some are annuals and must be replanted every year. Even some annuals like rosemary and lemon verbena become annual in very cold areas...

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ABOUT ME


Hey there! I'm Carissa, a passionate gardener with a mission to grow my own food, live sustainably, and share my experiences with others.

My backyard is my playground, where I cultivate a thriving garden and raise chickens for fresh eggs. I'm dedicated to practicing sustainability in all aspects of my life and love to inspire others to do the same.

Join me on my journey towards a greener, healthier lifestyle!

Carissa