Gardening on Balconies: Ways to Thrive in Small Spaces
High-density living shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the benefits that having a garden brings. With thoughtful planning, balconies can be productive…
Garden Journaling – Slow down to tune in.
As we move through the year and our gardens evolve, there's something magical about documenting the journey. Garden journaling is an art that enables…
Green Manure
If you have a bit of space in your garden, growing green manures or cover crops is a great way to improve soil fertility and add organic matter to…
Wicking Beds
Wicking beds are one of the gardening innovations which have become mainstream. You know, I’ve been doing this horticulture thing for a while, and…
The Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Growing
Hydroponic farming is one of the biggest trends in home gardening. But where this growing method is really making waves is in industrial agriculture.…
Crop Rotation
Crop rotation – despite what my non-gardening mates believe, is NOT the twisting of sunflowers to chase the sun (although, they do have a…
Choosing Fruit and Vegetables to Grow or Buy Organic on a Budget
If it is important to you to reduce your exposure to artificial chemicals in food, it can be quite expensive to buy organic fruit and veggies and it…
Wicking Beds – Video
Loved by many, enjoyed by few. The ultimate ‘How-to’ guide for creating and enjoying your very own garden wicking bed. And once the plants have been…
Rentals & Small Spaces as Productive Oases
As population and cities grow, houses on traditional quarter acre blocks are becoming more expensive and you may only have the option of renting or…
Tips for Starting an Organic Garden
Just beginning to garden on an empty piece of land? Or making over an existing one? It can be confusing if you consult magazines or websites to know…
Growing in the shade
Can you produce edibles growing in the shade? Of course you can, even when the fruit trees create a lot of shade. Karen Sutherland has used every…
Companion Planting in a Small Productive Urban Garden
Companion planting in a small productive urban garden of fruit and vegetables makes it possible to avoid using pesticides. Just plant densely with a…
Edible Plants for Shade
There is little to compare in succulence with a tomato or peach that’s enjoyed a sun-drenched life. The challenge is more of us want shade to counter…