Tag: Grow
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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…
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Gardens play a crucial role in encouraging wildlife production, as the plants, flowers 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 doesn’t mean you need to spend extortionate amounts on exotic flowers, either. The…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The interviews and reporting for this story were conducted in July 2024. Until 2016, Pritpal Singh’s family in Chandigarh had been cultivating wheat and paddy for 50 years. “The 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…
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If you’ve ever wished you could snip fresh basil straight into pasta or add chives to scrambled eggs without running to the store, an indoor herb garden is your new best friend. And the good news? You don’t need a big kitchen, tons of sunlight, or major gardening skills to make it happen. We spoke…
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If you love growing your own, and find yourself longing for fresh and nutritious homegrown food during the winter months, there is a way of doing this simply by using water. Known as hydroponic gardening, this trend is especially useful to know about if you live in a compact urban space. The name might sound…