• Stylish outdoor dining area ideas for summer living

    Whether you have a city garden or balcony with a small dining table or a country garden with a pergola or porch, there are few things as evocative of summer as eating outdoors. That’s never been more true than right now; over the last few years, we have come to appreciate our gardens as much…

  • Jamadu, from the Street to the Garden Urban Farming Learner

    For more than 20 years, the garden in the heart of Kendari owned by Jamadu (59) has consistently served as a learning space for students and local residents. Starting as a decorative plant garden, it has now shifted its focus to hydroponic farming. Learning, planting, and sharing are the way of life that keeps him…

  • OmVed Gardens food and ecology centre opens to public

    The food, creativity and ecology centre tucked away behind Townsend Yard has replaced its old greenhouses with a new seed library, barn, exhibition space, cafe and plant nursery. Around 300 people roamed the site exploring the vegetable and ‘sky garden’, ponds, wildflower meadow, willow circle and indoor spaces including the exhibition Into Seeds of Time by OmVed artist in residence Vivienne…

  • AeroGarden Releases Pantone Color of the Year Edition

    We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It wasn’t too long ago when we learned that AeroGarden, the popular indoor hydroponics garden producer, announced that it would relaunch after temporarily shutting its doors. Now they are back with new products that not only…

  • 16 herb garden ideas for productive beds, borders and planters

    Looking for herb garden ideas? There are so many ways to grow these kitchen garden staples, so we thought we’d source a little inspiration. Whether you’re working with small garden ideas or looking for budget garden ideas, herbs are an affordable way to grow fresh ingredients for the kitchen. They make brilliant additions to pots,…

  • Home Hydroponics Class at the Grandview Library on Thursday November 6th at 6:30pm

    I will be teaching a class on Indoor Growing Using Hydroponics at the Grandview Heights Public Library on Thursday November 6th @ 6:30pm.  We will discuss the basics of hydroponics, what type of systems are out there, and what varieties of fruit, vegetable, and herbs you can grow indoors at home.  The event is free…

  • 38 Modern Garden Ideas to Transform Your Outdoor Space |

    There’s no shortage of modern garden ideas. Inspiration for outdoor spaces is all around us — and we’re grateful for it. The hardest part is deciding which design route to pick. If you’re considering some new backyard ideas for the summer and are yet to decide on a plan, our garden designers and landscape experts…

  • Flower bed ideas – 10 ways to create your best displays yet

    We’ve almost hit summer, and there couldn’t be a better time to brainstorm some showstopping flower bed ideas. Designing a flower bed should always be fun, and whether you’re working with small garden ideas or fully-fledged garden border ideas, there’s plenty of room for creativity. You might stick to traditional bedding plants for a classic…

  • Gardening for beginners: Getting started this spring

    David Maxwell from BBC Radio Ulster’s Gardeners’ Corner on why everyone can be a gardener this spring… You see I think we are all gardeners really – it’s in our DNA. I mean who doesn’t love beautiful flowers, tasty fresh fruit and veg or the cheery birdsong of a spring morning. The fresh green growth…

  • 7 Greek Garden Ideas to Bring Romance to Your Backyard

    Steeped in architectural romance, draped in feathered green foliage, and complete with grounding earthen design features, Greek gardens are incredibly stunning and worth lounging in on vacation. But who’s to say you can’t return with inspiration to spruce up your own garden? I can’t imagine a more fitting summer transformation for a backyard. But if…