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Last week I wrote about the challenges of creating a native plant garden. This week, I want to share the steps to creating a garden using native plant seedlings. Step 1: Native plant gardens take a ...

In the latest segment of “Get Growing with Brya,” Brya had already selected which cool-season plants and seeds to plant, and is now ready for the next step in her gardening journey: Planting.Brya ...

Lemongrass, with its delightful citrus fragrance and versatile culinary uses, is a popular herb to grow in gardens or containers. While it's commonly propagated from stalks or divisions, growing ...

Growing turmeric, also known as Curcuma longa, in pots on your balcony is quite fulfilling, whereby one gets to have fresh, chemical-free spices right at home.

Many of us think of rice as a plant that grows in flooded fields, and that’s because the kind of rice we’re most familiar with — the long-grain, wetland variety called lowland rice — can be considered ...

Learn step-by-step hydroponic farming to grow microgreens year-round, improve yield, and create a profitable small-space farm with practical tips.

While I can’t imagine a summer without growing courgettes, at a metre wide, this is a plant that seriously needs its space. Plus, beware the glut and lurking marrow. They are one of the easiest ...

Space plants 1 foot apart to ensure adequate circulation between them, as they will need to be pollinated by wind. You might also surround plants with netting to protect them from birds. Keep the ...