How to Grow Your Own Bonsai Quickly

Vegetarian and vegan diets have risen in popularity in recent years, but the looming question remains – how do meat-free eaters get enough protein?Fortunately, a variety of plant-based protein sources are readily avail

From concerns about where our food comes from to the rising costs of groceries, there’s a growing interest in how to produce our own food, whether from a backyard plot or a condo balcony. But, for those with little or no experience, knowing where to begin can be a challenge.

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This is a fun project to make your own cornhole boards. Cornhole is a fun game that you can play in the backyard, while tailgating, or even in the basement. Tossing bean bags at a board with a hole in it — how hard can it be? Right? :)

Gardens can do wonders to our well-being and it’s scientifically proven that people who have them live better lives. If you are one of those lucky people, and have the privilege to live in a house with a wonderful garden then you should definitely spend some quality time on its decoration and do create some fabulous landscapes that you will enjoy even more. In this article you are going to see 19 Stunning Garden Pathways That You Can Make On Your Own with ease and without having to ask a professional for help.

Ooh boy, summertime. There’s a lot to love about a summer day spent outside, isn’t there? Let’s set the scene:Pollen wafts on the warm winds while the sun beats d

Winter is here, and that means cold weather. What’s better when it’s cold out than curling up next to a warm fire? It is actually so easy to make your own mini firepit, and you probably already have most of what you need for it, anyway! Check out this tutorial, where I’ll walk you through creating your own gorgeous firepit.

If you're new to gardening, then the concept of feeding your plants might be a bit confusing. What fertiliser do you need to use? And when do you use a feed? Should you use pellets or a liquid feed? Out of all the options on the market, you may be interested in a more natural feed that you can make yourself with very little effort. This DIY Comfrey Feed recipe will provide you with a highly concentrated natural feed that can be given to any cropping plant or seasonal bloom.

Now is the perfect time to be planting asparagus and with a number of online retailers offering fast delivery there’s still time if you act quickly. Don’t get too excited though as it will be a couple of years before you’ll be able to harvest some home grown spears but as they say ‘good things come to those who wait’.

It’s a good idea to scout around your local area to find the nearest site – ideally within walking distance. This isn’t always possible, especially in urban areas, but getting there should not be a hassle, or you will quickly lose interest. Local councils own most allotment sites, so they should be approached to find out what is available in your area. Whilst it is true that many allotment sites have waiting lists, many don’t – I think we have passed peak-allotment when they became THE thing to have. I suspect many of those who rushed to rent then discovered that it was far more work than they expected and that an allotment requires regular care if it is to be productive. Back then we had a list of over 20 waiting, now we have none and there are plots available for immediate rental. Unless you are very luc

Unless you diligently dead-head your annuals you’ll likely find an abundance of seed heads replacing the flowers as summer strides forward. The long warm days are great for drying seeds heads and there’s something very satisfying about harvesting them, it’s like money in the bank for next year.  I tend to leave them to dry out for a few weeks in a tray on a high shelf. Thereafter they can be put in packets, labelled and dated.  A pack of seeds makes a wonderful and thoughtful present, I tend to make up a few packets which can be used as emergency gifts or easily sent as a surprise with a letter.  Our free seed packet creator allows you to design your own seed packet. You can choose from a range of colours and patterns as well as enter a message before you print them out, so now you can be organised and prepared for the year ahead with style. Enjoy ! Step 1

Here’s an interesting contrast.  I was really impressed by the quality of the planting in the B&Q garden at Chelsea where the ‘Tower Block’ had balconies dripping with wonderful edible plants.  Contrast my visit to the