Tag: Gardens
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Rats can disrupt spring gardens by chewing on budding plants and can contaminate greenhouse crops by defecating in the soil, but there is a simple way to stop them from entering your property. Many gardeners resort to using poison to get rid of rats, but this can be dangerous if you have pets or children in your household, which…
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PROJECT eXposed Root On-Orbit Test System (XROOTS) SNAPSHOT To investigate techniques that can be scaled for crop production in microgravity, a NASA-sponsored Sierra Space team is developing soilless nutrient delivery and recovery technologies that will be demonstrated via plant tests aboard the International Space Station. In the future, plants may play a significant role in…
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Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Plucking ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and heads of lettuce all year long in your apartment sounds like a dream to both a couch potato and a houseplant hobbyist. Thanks to hydroponic cultivation, this is possible, even without playing hours of Stardew Valley or Terrarium. Hydroponic…
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When it comes to vegetable gardening, even the best gardeners have learned good practices the hard way. While it is exciting to grow your crop, it takes time to understand how to cultivate and care for the plants. It may be impossible to avoid every problem in the garden, but a few common tips can…
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Vertical gardening can be an expensive venture, but with this hack on TikTok from Mike VanDuzee (@the_good_mr_hyde), you can make it happen for just a few dollars. The scoopVanDuzee’s Instagram and YouTube page are dedicated to teaching viewers about hydroponic gardening —…
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While an idyllic garden bursting with produce sounds lovely, outdoor gardening can be unpredictable. Head inside, and whether you’re growing herbs, leafy greens, or microgreens, your brown thumb can instantly become a little greener. When you go hydroponic, a form of gardening where plant roots grow in water rather than soil, weather, pests, and weeds…
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– 🌿Bountiful Heirloom Variety: Enjoy a generous 1oz packet (approx. 900 seeds) of classic Mary Washington Asparagus—a hardy, time-tested heirloom known for its reliable growth and rich, slightly nutty flavor. Perfect for roasting, grilling, or eating fresh.🌿Fast-Growing & High-Yielding: Sprouts in just 10–56 days in warm soil (75–85°F). Once established, this prolific perennial produces thick,…
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Full of sunshine, sand and salty air, the coastal lifestyle is a coveted one, but when it comes to gardening, the coast can present its challenges. Hardy plantings equipped to grow in sandy soils and withstand buffeting winds are essential to a well-designed coastal garden, and fortunately, there are a range of plants that can…
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Do you crave fresh, snappy vegetables in the winter? Do you wish you could pick summer tomatoes off the vine? If your green thumb could use some work, or you simply don’t have the space to plant seedlings outdoors, consider trying an indoor garden. You don’t need much space: In most cases, a countertop or…
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GARDEN GROWTH: There are many ways to increase height in your garden and add interest (Image: Getty) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. [Learn more] Urban gardeners are turning to vertical gardening to maximise their compact spaces. The recent RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden…