August 1, 2017 by Hope Gardens
My lovely friends Jason and Sarah, LA’s best pet trainers at Connected Canine, were such an inspiration. Check out their front and back yard redo with drought-tolerant landscaping with raised beds.
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A portrait of John Sales by Charles Hawes. I have just heard that John Sales died in December. This is very sad news to me, but may mean less in America. John was the Head of Gardens for the National Trust for many years, and you can read one of his obituaries here.. What was…
I’m not saying that the plant is whispering sweet nothings in your ear as you walk by it. While your plant babies may not verbally talk to you, a plant will actually physically change in appearance when it isn’t happy. While growing plants in your home and yard can be relaxing it can also be…
Sweet corn is one of the most delicious and rewarding crops you can grow in your front yard. Nothing beats the taste of fresh, juicy corn on the cob that you harvested from your own garden. Plus, growing sweet corn is not as difficult as you might think, as long as you follow some simple…
What is the best tree to grow in your backyard? An apple tree or a peach tree, or something thing different? Here we explore the pros and cons to the question – are apple trees better to plant, or peach trees? It’s nearly every gardener’s dream to be growing fruit trees in your backyard, allowing…
July 29, 2013 by Hope Gardens Okay, I love salads like no one’s business. And this one is ah-mazing. The talented Rachel Oberg from De Ma Cuisine is responsible for this masterpiece. I love Mexican cheeses such as Cotija and Queso Fresco and happily add them with sharp cheddar. Also add some fresh herbs if…
Composting is not only a great way to improve the quality of your backyard soil, but is also a terrific way to reuse kitchen scraps and other household waste. This indoor waste recycling can dramatically cut down on the amount of trash that you generate per week. We went from 4-5 bags per week to…