Tag: Growing


  • Why more Americans are growing food indoors and how to start

    Every time I visit my friends Libby and Clarkโ€™s house, theyโ€™re growing a new kind of lettuce or fresh herbs under a sleek hydroponic system with timed lights and self-watering trays. They say itโ€™s relaxing, saves them money, and helps them eat healthier. They swear their homegrown greens taste better, too. Theyโ€™re not the only…

  • A Guide to Growing Plants and Produce in an At-Home Greenhouse

    If your houseplant-filled living room is starting to feel more like a jungle or the seed-starting setup in your basement is too cramped, it might be time to consider a home greenhouse. But before clearing out your backyard, itโ€™s important to think about what type of gardener you are so you can choose the perfect…

  • Growing peaches in a greenhouse: Gravetye Manor’s approach

    For those living in colder, wetter climes, the idea of growing your own peaches seems like something of an unachievable dream. But what if I told you there’s one hack that dates back to the Victorian era, allowing the rainiest of regions to have homegrown, fresh peaches every year? It’s a technique that has been…