Tag: Gardens
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If you can’t get to the gardens, many of them are open virtually through the NGS website (ngs.org.uk), to give you ideas for your own planting, colour schemes and style. If you do want to go, you’ll need to book a pre-timed entry slot and check the NGS website and its Scottish counterpart SGS (scotlandsgardens.org)…
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ALEXANDRIA — Think gardening season is months away? Not so fast! As Minnesota moves into January, you can get a head start with winter sowing, a simple, budget-friendly way to grow native plants that pollinators love. All you need are recycled containers (like milk jugs), potting soil, and seeds. These mini greenhouses sit outside all…
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Indoor gardens are fun additions to virtually any space, and they’re especially well suited to those who love cooking with fresh herbs or enjoy colorful blossoms in the winter. Indoor gardens can be soil-based systems, but most are hydroponic, meaning the plant’s roots grow only in water. But how well do they perform in real-world…
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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As summer approaches, people are looking for ways to improve their outdoor spaces without spending too much money. According to Pinterest, searches are up by 528% for “budget garden…
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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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A thriving kitchen garden is something to be proud of. A place to grow your own – whether you’re vegetable gardening in raised beds, pots, from seed, or not, there is nothing better than using the freshest ingredients for the kitchen table, straight from your own backyard. Homegrown produce is not only tastier and healthier…
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Columbus St. Mary middle school students are digging into science, sustainability and stewardship with the launch of two new Flex Farm hydroponic gardens from Fork Farms. Thanks to the guidance of middle school science teacher Mrs. Katie Patti and the support of Mr. Hanson, students in grades 7 and 8 planted nearly 270 lettuce plants…
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Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Picking, chopping, and grinding freshly grown herbs can quickly improve the taste of a pasta dish, enhance the appeal of vegetables, or even bring out the flavor of seared salmon. However, in many locations, you cannot grow herbs outdoors all year, so starting an…
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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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Front gardens, like all gardens, are having a moment in the sun. Never have we been so grateful for the green spaces around us, even if it’s a small garden in the city or a tiny balcony, than we have this last couple of years. And it’s not just our own – as Georgina Reid…