Category: Organic Gardening
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An RHS expert has recommended the most ideal fruits and vegetables to show this season Getting carried away and planting too many vegetables is a common mistake people make(Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved) June is an ideal month to get your garden ready for autumn, so while you might be relishing the…
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1 Carrots Pia Ulin//Getty Images Carrots are great for growing in deeper containers with a free-draining sand and peat-free compost mix. You can sow successively from early spring and pick as you go. In shallower containers, try rounder-style carrots such as Baby Chantenay, Paris Market, or Atlas. These varietals are good for growing with kids,…
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1 Herbs Almaje//Getty Images They’re not quite vegetables, but growing your own herbs (like basil, cilantro, and rosemary) is both a step up from buying them at the store and a good first step for your indoor garden, especially if you’re new to gardening entirely. Plus, they’ll make everything else you cook taste so much…
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With summer fast approaching, now is a great time to start planting vegetables Sophie Harris Senior Lifestyle Reporter and Dan Taylor 10:28, 30 May 2025Updated 10:31, 30 May 2025 Many vegetables can easily be grown in pots(Image: undefined via Getty Images) Incorporating organic vegetables into your diet is not only healthy but the act of…
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Growing tomatoes remains hugely popular worldwide as gardeners relish those summer harvests of juicy and delicious homegrown tomatoes. Every grower sets out at the start of each season with aspirations of lots of fruit to pick, and for that, you need healthy, thriving, and pest-free plants. It is always troubling when things go awry, but…
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Plant expert Reena Gardner offers essential tips for beginners on growing vegetables or herbs indoors as a beginner. Gardner recommends researching the water and light needs of your plants and making sure to water them in the morning. She also notes that basil and mint are the easiest herbs to start with and that there…
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How to make a hydroponic garden BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) is inviting K-12 public schools to apply for a grant that provides hydroponic gardens, giving students a hands-on STEM learning experience while promoting access to local foods. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil. Instead, plants…
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Home gardening is experiencing a renaissance spurred by the Covid-19 pandemic. Facing anxiety surrounding food security and the need for hobbies during quarantine, close to 20% of Americans have reported taking up gardening as a result of the pandemic. Seed sales have soared to unprecedented levels. An indoor vertical hydroponic system by Gardyn. Courtesy of…
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As well as being a great way to incorporate organic vegetables into your diet, the process of planting and growing vegetables is very rewarding. With summer fast approaching and the weather warming up, now is a great time to start planting vegetables. Whether you have a balcony, a small patio or a large garden, there…