As much as Iโve always wanted to be a plant mom, my history with growing greens is grim at best. Iโve tried all kinds of gardening, from lettuce in an outdoor patch to cultivating โeasyโ houseplants like succulents and cacti. No matter my numerous attempts with rescued grocery store greens and plant clubs, Iโm always…
One fall, I was scooping up the floating hyacinth plants from a water garden. I had to get them out before the frost turned them into mush. They were bound for the compost bins behind the chicken coop. On a whim, I tossed a few into the chicken run and inadvertently started a feeding frenzy!…
Maridav/Shutterstock During the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, people stuck inside their homes quickly grew bored of Netflix and going down various rabbit holes on the internet. Because of this, we got creative and looked for indoor activities that would help us hone our skills in the…
Gardensย play a crucial role in encouraging wildlife production, as the plants, flowersย and even your weeds provide bees and various other pollinators with the nectar to live well and thrive. Growing a bee-friendly garden is easier than you might think, and it also doesnโt mean you need to spend extortionate amounts on exotic flowers, either. The…
Dwarf evergreen shrubs can help to elevate even the smallest of gardens. Adding structure, texture and color wherever they are planted, compact evergreen plants such as hebe and heather will maintain interest whatever the season. During my time as a professional gardener, I cared for many different evergreens, ranging from cloud-pruned Japanese holly to clipped…
Climbers can be transformative in a garden setting. Whether you have a small, shady balcony or a south-facing tiny terrace, some of the best climbers to grow in pots can be used to great effect, making the most of vertical surfaces and thereby creating a green, living backdrop. As a former professional gardener, I have…
Watermelons may conjure up images of large and weighty fruits, leaving you with the impression that it is impossible to grow them any way but at ground level. However, what if I told you that you can grow watermelons vertically, and there are real benefits to doing so? It opens up doors to cultivating watermelons…
Released Platforms March 25, 2025 PC, Macintosh, iPhone, Android, Xbox One, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 Developer Publisher The Garden Game Roblox Corporation In Grow a Garden, you’ll put your green fingers to the test and get to work on creating a bountiful, and more importantly, profitable garden. Buy seeds…
Country Living editors select each product featured. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Why Trust Us? Solidago//Getty Images 1 Bergenia Photos from Japan, Asia and othe of the world//Getty Images Also known by the irresistible name of pigsqueak, this part-shade perennial blooms in early spring. Trim it up as a…
The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in July 2024. Until 2016, Pritpal Singhโs family in Chandigarh had been cultivating wheat and paddy for 50 years. โThe culture of monocropping is prevalent in Punjab and Haryana, where most families grow paddy and wheat throughout both Kharif and Rabi seasons. Sticking to specific crops…