March 29, 2023 by Hope Gardens
Growing food has linked me to much more than my 4 x 8 raised bed. Take a look at what my eyes and mind have been open to. Does gardening and nature awaken the activist in you?
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Japanese iris, also known as Iris ensata, is a beautiful and popular flower that blooms in vibrant shades of purple, blue, and white. Keep reading to learn how to plant Japanese iris. Native to Japan and other parts of Asia, these flowers are prized for their elegant appearance and delicate fragrance. If you’re looking to…
For people who want to practice the organic and permaculture style of home gardening in the manner that is done on this site, it is always nice to have a few companion books to keep around the house. I decided to take a look at the top 5 best selling organic gardening books on Amazon to…
This post was most recently updated on March 23rd, 2021 Going plastic free is a great aspiration. But there are so many, many challenges along the way. The biggest one I have come up against so far is being able to freeze meat without plastic or using freezer bags. Please read: This information is provided…
Are you having trouble with love bugs invading your yard? Don’t worry – it’s a common problem and there are some easy solutions. Keep reading for some good news about how to get rid of love bugs in yard and more. In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about getting rid…
Ah, April. Almost time to begin visiting other gardeners’ dreams come to life. Minding your manners when visiting another’s garden should come naturally to gardeners. After all, garden etiquette is mostly common sense and since we are gardeners, we understand our host and their unstated considerations. But, just in case one or two (four…
Permaculture people like to practice a “no till / no dig” policy in their gardening. Most folks in Permaculture agree that one should never till your soil for a number of good reasons. There are fascinating Youtube videos and articles out there on the topic of soil science and why one should basically let nature…