
1 Make Them Waist Height Marina Trandina//Getty Images After a day of gardening on your knees, you’ll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn’t have to be a literal…

I๏ปฟt might seem like you need a yard to have a garden and while that would be the dream situation, most of us have either small balconies or courtyards. Kia Codd is proof you can have a thriving garden on a balcony and even grow vegetables and fruit to eat. The Melbourne local started with…

While I canโt imagine a summer without growing courgettes, at a metre wide, this is a plant that seriously needs its space. Plus, beware the glut and lurking marrow. They are one of the easiest vegetables to grow for beginners, but wow โ courgettes are real garden-hoggers. Umbrella-like leaves mean prolific and delicious sausage-sized fruits…

1 Make them waist height Marina Trandina//Getty Images After a day of gardening on your knees, you’ll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn’t have to be a literal…

ย As a home gardener, I’m often frustrated with my environmental limitations. Though I’m fortunate to have a small greenhouse in my yard, I’m limited to about six plants that can survive extreme temperature changes (I’m looking at you, kale) and fruit that can grow in a short four-month growing season. I’ve had a countertop…

If you want to plant a kitchen garden, start with the easiest vegetables to grow to ensure success.ย There is little more fulfilling in life than cultivating your own crops from tiny seeds. Not only are home-grown vegetables tastier than store bought, but they are healthier and free from chemicals.ย Start planning your kitchen garden…

When it comes to apartment gardening, it’s surprising how much fresh organic produce your can grow even in a small space. As long as you have a couple of decent sized window sills, either inside or out (preferably both), you can grow a regular supply of small space crops like fresh herbs, salad greens and…

If you’re looking for a large indoor plant to bring all the drama, consider the bird of paradise! More upright in habit than a Monstera and less fussy than other large plants such as fiddle leaf fig, the bird of paradise is a showstopper! This eye-catching plant boasts gorgeous orange or white flowers that look…