Planting and Growing an Organic Vegetable Garden

If you don’t already have your own compost, check with your local municipality. Most give away leaf compost for free. Some even deliver by the truckload to your home! Leaf compost is very rich in organic matter; however, it still needs a few amendments. Lime added to your compost will balance the Ph [...]

Secret of a Green Thumb

Are you one of those people who say “I can’t get plants to grow”, “I can kill any plant” or something like “Every plant I touch dies”, then read on. Conversely how often have you heard some people described as being the opposite, ” . . . has a green thumb”, ” . [...]

Gardening: A Great Way to Reduce Stress

Everyone should adopt a stress-reducing hobby or activity, which they can engage in on a regular basis. Many people, for instance, opt to go to the gym or take yoga classes, while others prefer hill-walking or biking outdoors. Many others choose creative, artistic, or craft-focused stress busters, such as knitting, painting, or playing a [...]

Vegetable gardens for beginners

1. Gardening relaxes Sienna If you want some company while you sow and rake, expert gardener Paul Merrett advises on getting a small portable radio. ‘Digging, planting and watering can all be lonely jobs’ he says. Sienna Miller has recently started growing her own fruit and veg and finds it very therapeutic: ‘I’m trying [...]

Gardening, The Gardener’s Journal – Dk Green Hard Cover

Easy To Fill-In, Prompted Format Printed On Recycled Paper with Soy-Based Ink Dimensions: 7.5″ x 9″ inches. Page Count: 200 Spiral Bound, Hard Cover Perfect Gift Idea! LIMITED TIME PRICE FOR SPRING!!! Product DescriptionHelp remember all of your planting experiences with this easy to fill-in format. Each of our journals is complete with thoughtful prompts [...]