With the steady growth in demand for food products, farmers and food producers are striving to keep up with it by producing more and more food crops as quickly as possible by any means possible. In their race to stay up with the growing demand, they end up using harmful and lethal pesticides to keep […]
Organic Vegetable Seeds: Staying healthy and keeping the environment clean seems to be the ‘mantra’ of the hour. People from all walks of life are switching to healthier and more natural choices in terms of food and lifestyle. Be it a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice in the morning breakfast or hot steamed broccoli on […]
Ever wondered how does a greenhouse work? Most gardeners will take it for granted that you’ll know the answer. However, let’s not assume anything! After all its not a magical coincidence that Greenhouses can be made of glass. Whilst we are dismissing myths, it’s also worth remembering that it doesn’t need to be bright sunshine […]
Living in a tropical country means that you are blessed with weather that is conducive to growing plants in your backyard. In the Philippines, the temperature ranges from 27-32 degrees Celsius, although it can get higher due to humidity and the kind of terrain where you plan to garden. Basically, the Central Luzon plains get […]
Square foot gardening was the brainchild of Mel Bartholemew. It is a type of intensive gardening where it is believed that conventional home gardening with its wide rows of plans is a complete waste of time, energy and resources. Mel Bartholemew firmly believed that even more vegetables can be grown in lesser place as compared […]
Are you wondering what you can plant in September? Depending on your zone, you might be surprised at all the vegetables, fruits, and herbs that you can plant in September. Let’s get the fall garden going! Before you make plans for planting make sure your beds have been amended after your summer harvests. […]
When planning a new herb garden there are many different approaches you can take. Herbs can be planted in a formal garden interspersed with flowers, trees and shrubs or in theme gardens. You can also just plant a patch outside your kitchen door for cooking purposes. Use whatever works best for you and your particular needs. […]