Category: Organic Gardening
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As the spring sown veggies reach their peak, renew the veggie garden with a second sowing of quick growing veggies. Cherry tomatoes, bush beans, beetroot, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, and radishes are all quick crops. They will supplement long fruiting crops like brinjals, peppers, capsicums, vine tomatoes and runner beans that have a…
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Succulents are some of the most weird and wonderful houseplants to grow, coming in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. You can take your succulent display to the next level by trying a different growing method: growing succulents in water. I’m not talking about propagating succulents in water (which is possible with cuttings),…
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A journey from Hawaii to Wisconsin landed horticulturalist Erin Warner a lead role at Warm Belly Farm in Fort Atkinson. Warner oversees the daily operations of a hydroponic strawberry farm. The “you pick” operation has 18,000 plants. Growing hydroponically means the strawberry plants are growing not…
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I love gardening, but sometimes it feels like an uphill battle. No matter how diligent I am, there always seems to be some problem: The zucchini plants have vine borers. The basil bolted before I could harvest it. The tomatoes aren’t getting enough water. It’s incredibly frustrating, and sometimes it makes me want to give…
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PROJECT Plant Water Management (PWM) SNAPSHOT NASA is demonstrating that even without the help of gravity, hydroponic plant watering methods can enable plant habitats aboard crewed or robotic space missions. On Earth, plants draw water upwards through the roots against gravity, via capillary action, which orients the plant and enables display of its canopy (foliage…
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Once known as “The Garden City of the South,” Acres Homes was built on self-sufficiency, a place where Black families could own land, raise livestock, and grow enough vegetables to feed entire blocks from their backyard gardens. It was a community rooted in hard work, generosity, and pride. But as the city expanded, many of…
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Article by Index Digital Team | 12th August 2025 Gardening experts share top tips on how to grow your own at home. Image Photo by Andy Song on Unsplash Following recent glimpses into footballing legend David Beckham’s garden-to-table lifestyle, the UK has seen a surge of interest in growing your own veg at home, with searches…
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With a pretty shoddy climate, rain in the summer and snow at Easter, the UK seasons are unpredictable to say the least. But fear not, Ikea has come up with a solution to beat those water-logged rose beds and frost-bitten bushes – grow your own indoor garden all year round. (Image credit: Ikea) Growing delicate…
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If you’re looking to start the year green-fingered, January in Mackay is ideal for planting heat-loving vegetables and tropical plants that thrive in summer conditions. For vegetables, think fast-growing and resilient. Tomatoes, capsicum, eggplant, and cucumbers flourish in the tropical heat with plenty of sunlight and consistent watering. Herbs like basil, coriander, lemongrass, and mint…
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Three primary schools have turned their outdoor spaces into “edible playgrounds” where youngsters can grow fruit and vegetables. Sunderland City Council said the schemes at Barmston Village, Gillas Lane and Hetton Lyons schools would “help children connect with nature”. They are designed to give pupils a better understanding of where food comes from as well…