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.

Natural Ant Control

Ants help us more than we give them credit for. Unlike most pests, they are clean insects and do not leave their droppings and eggs all over. The only fault of theirs, however, is that they destroy food. When ants get to stored food they can make the food...

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5 Tips to creating a garden

Do you have some spare space in your front lawn or backyard and you don’t know what to do with it? Why not try and create your own garden?  You’ll not only create a relaxing and beautiful space, but also something functional that will allow you to make different...

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Growing Cantaloupe

Growing cantaloupe – Cantaloupe is a delicious and nutritious gardening crop. There are so many variations that sometimes it is sometimes difficult to choose which to grow. The the flesh of the cantaloupe fruit can have an orange or deep yellow color. The juicy,...

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Beautify Your Winter Garden

Beautify Your Winter Garden – If you are one among those nature lovers you will sometimes realize that winter season is not the best time of the year for you. However, to those who are sensitive to cold hate this season. But if you are one of those keen gardeners,...

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Cyperus Plant

Cyperus Plant – lt is easy to see why Cyperus is called the Umbrella plant. The grassy leaves, ranging from hair-like to quite broad depending on the species, radiate from the stiff stalks like the ribs of an open umbrella. There is just one golden rule for success...

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Buxus

Buxus (Box) is a popular shrub outdoors, but has only recently been accepted as a house plant. It is tolerant of cool conditions and draughts, producing a dense screen od shiny small leaves. There is an essential requirement – good light, especially in winter....

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Flamboyant Azaleas For Spring Containers

Flamboyant Azaleas For Spring Containers – Azaleas and other rhododendrons are extremely easy to grow in containers. In their native habitats they are woodland plants, so they perform best in acid soil and in dappled shade; they do not like very hot, dry, summer...

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Must-Have Fall Flowers For Colorful Garden

Must-Have Fall Flowers For Colorful Garden – When fall comes, everything feels cold, bleak, and dead. However, you can still change the dull atmosphere in your home by creating a fall garden which will add pulchritude to the fall blur. There are plants which you...

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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