gardening
Gardeners of the past didn't know that: A bit of history
Gardening is a very old activity, and it evolves constantly - so modern gardening has lots of tools and knowledge that weren't known before. Gardeners of the past managed to grow lots of plants to feed themselves, but they still didn't know lots of things that we know these days.
Kate Yakimchuk history farming Garden 28 September 2023
How gardeners of the past fertilized their soil: A bit of history
Gardening is an old, old activity - and though it's still extremely popular and important, it's pretty much different from what it used to be. Life was way harder for gardeners and farmers of the past, because they didn't have access to tools and fertilizers we have now.
Kate Yakimchuk history fertilizer Garden 28 September 2023
The right depth for seeds: Gardening insights
When planting seeds in your garden, you should always choose the right depth - that's extremely important for effective gardening. The right depth isn't just about the seedlings trying to reach the surface - it actually affects plenty of other important things.
Kate Yakimchuk seeds depth germination Garden 27 September 2023
Tamarind: Growing and Care
Tamarind is highly valued for its tasty and nutritious fruits, the pulp of which resembles thick and sweet jam. Although it lives up to 150 years, the tree begins to bear fruit only at 4-8 years of age, and is propagated mainly artificially by rootstocks from seeds or vegetatively.
Diana Dashkevich beans plants tips Garden 27 September 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Tarragon
The plant prefers a well-lit place. The soil should be light, without stagnant moisture. At high humidity, the aroma of tarragon is lost, and growth slows down on heavy, clay soil.
Diana Dashkevich herbs spices gardening tips Garden 27 September 2023
All you need to know about mulching strawberries: Gardening tips
Mulching is one of the most effective gardening methods for a reason - it actually protects plants and makes it easier for you to create perfect conditions for them. When growing strawberries, you can also use mulch to make sure it's well-moisturized, warm, and comfortable.
Kate Yakimchuk strawberries mulching tips Garden 27 September 2023
Not-so-red tomatoes: Gardening advice
Tomatoes can be red, brown, yellow, pink - and they can also be green, which often means they aren't ripe. But sometimes waiting isn't enough to make them soft and colorful - so what's the matter?
Kate Yakimchuk tomatoes ripeness tips mistakes Garden 27 September 2023
Picking seedlings: Gardening advice
Gardeners want their plants to be healthy, so why would they pick their seedlings and throw them away? This process is called picking seedlings, and it can actually be pretty beneficial for your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk picking seedlings tips Garden 26 September 2023
Gardening Secrets: Phacelia
To plant green manure in rows, make shallow (2-3 cm) furrows at a distance of 7-10 cm. Scatter phacelia seeds at the rate of 150-200 g per hundred square meters and weed them. For scatter sowing, it is convenient to mix the seeds with sand to disperse them evenly. After sowing, the land is harrowed with a rake, covering the seeds.
Diana Dashkevich flowers gardening tips Garden 26 September 2023
Making warm garden beds: Gardening advice
If you want to grow plants that require warm temperatures to thrive, but you don't live in a perfectly suitable area, then you need a warm garden bed. Luckily, it's not that hard to make one - you just need to do everything carefully and follow the instructions.
Kate Yakimchuk tips plants Garden 26 September 2023
Indoor seed germination: Gardening tips
If you're a keen gardener, then you probably try indoor seed germination - it's an effective way of making your seedlings stronger and healthier. There are plenty of plants that you can start growing on your windowsill before transplanting the seedlings to your garden.
Kate Yakimchuk germination seedlings seeds tips Garden 25 September 2023
Gardening Secrets: How to Grow Gherkins
Gherkin is a variety of cucumber that differs from its relatives not only in appearance, but also in the size of the fruit. Gherkins reach a maximum length of up to 10 centimeters, the longer fruit is no longer a gherkin, but an ordinary pickling cucumber, and there is no emptiness inside the fruit.
Diana Dashkevich cucumbers gardening tips Garden 25 September 2023
Longan: Growing and Care at Home
Longan is cultivated in China, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. In the wild, this tall, spreading evergreen tree is rare. Smaller evergreen trees with a height of 10 to 20 meters are cultivated. There are varieties adapted to the climate of a particular region.
Diana Dashkevich plants plants tips Garden 25 September 2023
Use capillary mat: Gardening advice
If you're new to gardening, then you probably haven't heard of a capillary mat - and it's a pretty useful thing to have! A capillary mat is like a special kind of sponge that helps your plants get water when they need it in gardening.
Kate Yakimchuk mat germination seeds tips Garden 25 September 2023
Lamps can help you plants: Indoor gardening advice
If you have no garden, then you still can enjoy gardening - you can always grow plants indoors! To help your plants thrive, you need a special lamp that can imitate daylight and create perfect conditions for your plants.
Kate Yakimchuk lamp tips plants Garden 25 September 2023
Become a landscape designer for your garden: Gardening tips
If you want to have a pretty garden, then you don't always need to hire a professional landscape designer - sometimes you can do it yourself! While good design actually needs some knowledge and experience, you can do it - you just need to prepare well.
Kate Yakimchuk landscape design tips Garden 25 September 2023
Houseplants: How to Grow Aechmea
Since the root system of Aechmea is quite compact, choose a pot with drainage holes for it. Don't forget the pallet. To prevent the long growing leaves of the plant from overpowering or overturning the pot, the pot must be wide enough and stable.
Diana Dashkevich plants flowers plants tips Garden 25 September 2023
Cucumbers seedlings need space: Gardening tips
When you grow cucumbers, you should know that seedlings grow way better when they have enough space for it. It's true for many plants, but cucumber seedlings benefit from some free space more than other plants.
Kate Yakimchuk cucumbers plants seedlings space Garden 24 September 2023
Placing a garden gazebo: Gardening tips
A nice garden gazebo can become a great place where you can relax and have fun with your friends and relatives. The only thing is that you should place it correctly, so it will be comfortable and pleasant to use it.
Kate Yakimchuk gazebo placement tips Garden 24 September 2023
Garden hose leaking: Gardening tips
If you notice that your garden hose is leaking, then you should do something quickly - or you can waste lots of water and cause more damage. In most cases, you can fix your hose on your own without wasting money on a new one.
Kate Yakimchuk hose leak fixing tips Garden 24 September 2023