Sustainable Gardening

Are you wondering, ‘Can tomatoes grow in clay soil?’  Have you tried to plant tomatoes in your garden over a month ago but they have barely grown? Or maybe they grew for a while but have few leaves or might even look half dead (uh-oh).  You’ve tried everything but you’re not sure if tomatoes do…

Aquaponic tomatoes are a great way to grow your own produce and have control over the quality and pesticides used.  In an aquaponics system, the tomato plants grow in continuously circulated and filtered water.  This system uses nitrifying bacteria to convert ammonia from fish waste into nitrates, which are then used by plants as fertilizer. …

If you have been wondering how to grow oxheart tomatoes, you are reading the right article! Perhaps you have read about or seen images of oxheart tomatoes?  Oxhearts may seem like a brand-new type to someone who is unfamiliar with them, but they have actually been in existence for almost a century. This heart shaped…

Are you wondering what size grow bag for tomatoes is best for your tomatoes? Here is a quick guide to keep your tomatoes happy and healthy! You can’t beat the taste of fresh tomatoes that you’ve grown yourself. The benefit of this fruit – not vegetable – is that they are super easy to grow…

Do you want to know how to harvest romaine lettuce? Here is a quick and easy guide to harvesting it the RIGHT way! I love romaine lettuce! You can have it as a quick salad or crunchy side dish to impress the in-laws (or your stomach :)) Lettuce seeds are considered to be one of…

Do you have purple garlic?? Here is a quick and easy guide explaining why and which is better, white or purple garlic? Garlic gives every dish a boost in flavor and should be the staple ingredient in almost everything. This means that garlic is popular, and over 400 million pounds of garlic are produced every…

Are you wondering How To Treat Untreated Wood For Outdoor Use? Here is a quick and easy guide so you can treat untreated wood the RIGHT way! Wooden decks or balcony can be the perfect centrepiece for anyone’s garden. It’s great for those long summer nights spending quality time with friends and family. To make…

This Permaculture Gardening for Beginners Guide can help you plan to start a permaculture garden in no time. It may be that you already have an established garden and are wondering how you can transition to a more sustainable option.  So how exactly do you start a permaculture garden? Start by examining your garden and…

A permaculture flower garden is a low maintenance garden that encourages a variety of wildlife to your backyard. However, if you’re new to gardening, you might be curious to know how to create a permaculture flower garden. In this article, I will provide you with a guide to permaculture gardening, including suggestions of flowers to…

Looking for all the best permaculture plants to keep your garden and the environment happy? So, you’ve decided to start gardening smarter, not harder. You’re aware that some of the plants you’re growing right now aren’t just difficult to maintain and keep healthy, but aren’t even that great for the environment either! So, it’s time…