Tag: gardening
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Vegetable container gardening means growing your own isn’t impossible if you have a small garden, offering you an opportunity to harvest edible crops without the need for vast beds. If you’ve ever dipped your toe into growing your own vegetables, it’s likely to have been with a container crop, and you might have some clue…
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June is an exciting month in the garden because everything is getting in the swing of things and growing well. But there’s so much going on this month, so many tasks jotted down in our summer gardening checklist, that it’s easy to forget some important jobs in the rush to get everything done. None of…
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Created by artist-curators Mónica de Miranda, Sónia Vaz Borges and Vânia Gala for the Portuguese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2024, Greenhouse is a symbol of resilience and freedom in the face of colonial empires April 19, 2024 A garden is growing in the elegant interior of Palazzo Franchetti – a particularly opulent Venetian edifice…
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Don’t wait too long to grab a bargain Aldi specialbuys sell-out quickly(Image: Aldi/Tim Mossford) Aldi‘s spring gardening event drops this weekend for shoppers to collect everything they need for the warmer months. Although the weather is frosty now, we wouldn’t recommend waiting until March to grab yourself a bargain. The Specialbuys section offers an ever-changing…
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Greenhouse gardening – growing plants under protection – allows you to control the growing environment and nurture a whole range of plants that otherwise would be too sensitive to grow outside. This means you can grow a tropical oasis and propagate your own plants in orangeries, hothouses, greenhouses, conservatories or glasshouses. Read on to…
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In the hustle and bustle of today’s world where urban living makes it harder for people to get back to the soil to garden ALTO Garden is reimagining the future of how people grow fresh food in their own homes. Situated in La Crescenta, California – ALTO Garden is headed by founder Jensen Lee. Their…
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There’s a little plot of land behind nearly every house that holds untapped potential. Maybe it’s covered in weeds. Maybe it’s a patch of grass that gets mowed but never loved. And maybe—just maybe—it’s waiting to become a personal Eden. For more and more people, that transformation begins with two simple words: greenhouse kits. I…
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Have you ever tried to grow a garden only to have it fail? You might want to change up your usual routine by adding a couple of key gardening tips. “We say people kill plants with love all the time,” says Mobee Weinstein, the foreman of gardeners at the New York Botanical Garden who specializes in outdoor…
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As temperatures continue to rise across the country, people will likely head outdoors for vacations, get-togethers and some grilling adventures. For those hoping to better connect with nature, gardening may be on the list of activities to try this season, especially if you’re looking for a peaceful hobby in the midst of a bustling post-vaccine…
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Early results from a Texas A&M University study suggest hydroponic gardening has potential as an intervention in cancer care — and perhaps beyond. Credit: Getty Images Indoor hydroponic gardening — a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil — could help cancer patients develop better mental health, eat a healthier diet and…