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Self-sufficiency is a goal of many liveaboard cruisers who sail the world’s oceans, generating their own water and power, writes Erin Carey With limited space and the obvious challenges of salt, wind and motion, many would never entertain the idea of growing their own produce. Yet it can be possible: we spoke to cruisers who…
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Growing vegetables is a completely satisfying experience, and those homegrown crops will always surpass any bagged or plastic-wrapped produce you find in grocery stores. Even if you have a smaller garden or pots on a deck or balcony, you can still plant a wide variety of vegetables in containers this month. I worked as a…
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A visit to ALDI can be surprisingly rewarding. If you’ve never ventured down the famous ‘middle aisle,’ you are in for a pleasant surprise. Whether you want a stylish container garden on a patio or fancy treating yourself to brand-new outdoor furniture, you can usually find everything you’ll need in the famous ‘ALDI Finds’ aisle…
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Gardening experts have warned that cold greenhouses could be killing your plants this winter. In the midst of winter, keeping your greenhouse warm and toasty for your plants should be a key component of any greenhouse ideas. Especially as experts at Garden Buildings Direct have warned that when temperatures drop below just 5 degrees, your…
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The world of gardening can be an overwhelming place for beginners. Gardening involves learning about climate, soil, local pests, and the seasons, plus the perpetual mystery of exactly how much water your plants need. If you’re feeling stumped, not to worry, because these gardening pros have got you covered like mulch on a flower bed.…
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– 12-Piece Complete Garden Tool Set: Everything you need to dig, plant, prune, and water your garden! This all-in-one gardening set includes a trowel, small trowel, transplanter, small transplanter, hand rake, small hand rake, cultivator, hand weeder, twig shears, work gloves, watering can, and a durable carrying case. Ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners, this…
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As a home gardener, I’m often frustrated with my environmental limitations. Though I’m fortunate to have a small greenhouse in my yard, I’m limited to about six plants that can survive extreme temperature changes (I’m looking at you, kale) and fruit that can grow in a short four-month growing season. I’ve had a countertop…
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When it comes to the question of what to plant in June, there is plenty to choose from. With its long, warm days, and extra sunlight hours, June is a busy time at this midpoint of the gardening year. Now is the time to plant out flowers and crops you sowed indoors in spring as…
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Recently, I visited the Fairmont Kea Lani resort in Maui and, during my stay, I found my strolls to the pool and beach full of distractions of the, shall I say, “garden variety.” Lush mixed plantings of ti (or kī in Hawaiian), ginger, hibiscus, gardenia, and many more tropical plants shapes the resort’s outdoor spaces…
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They are one of the most popular ways to grow delicious fruit and veg for longer without worrying about the extremes of the British weather. But gardeners who have a greenhouse in their garden are being warned that they still need to prepare for the upcoming cold snap, which could cause chaos for seedlings and…