John Pyle | Design: Better Homes & Gardens
25.08.2023 - 20:13 / treehugger.com / Elizabeth Waddington
Being persistent is not always seen as a desirable attribute. Sometimes, those who are persistent are seen as being like a dog with a bone that they just won't give up. Some mistake the concept of persistence with that of pushiness. They think that giving in can lead to a more harmonious existence.
I would not for a second suggest that we should cling doggedly to certain ideas or practices that simply do not work or do not fit our lives, nor that we should hammer home our own points of view without listening to other peoples'.
But persistence is defined as “the fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.”
At its core, it is a concept that means not giving up and not giving in. I would argue that persistence is something that we all need more of in our lives.
Persistence is an attribute that allows us to endure, survive, and thrive. It gives us, and the environments around us, resilience, which is why I would argue that it is important in sustainable gardening—just as it can be in so many other areas of our lives.
It can be difficult to continue to hold strong to your beliefs if you are bucking trends and doing things differently than the status quo. As a sustainable gardener and organic grower, you may sometimes, like me, find that you hold opinions that differ from those around you.
Reveling in a «messy» garden with weeds and wild plants promoting a healthy diversity, letting your lawn grow, or pruning less may be things that set you apart somewhat from more neat and tidy gardeners. You may feel some pressure to make your garden look like your neighbors'.
Of course, organic gardens can look many different ways. But however your garden looks, it is important to stick
John Pyle | Design: Better Homes & Gardens
Imagine transforming a common item into a powerful ally against stubborn plant diseases, soil pathogens, and even unwanted weeds. Ready to discover how you can wield bleach as your secret gardening weapon? Keep reading to discover some amazing Bleach Uses in the Garden and elevate your green thumb game to a whole new level.
The title of this article may sound absurd to you, and if you’re offended–you may declare that we’re posting rubbish content these days. You can even suggest us to change our Editor (We got a new editor recently). But believe it or not, human urine can be of great use in the garden.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the complex and sometimes controversial gardening topic of sustainability. This on-demand lecture series features four separate classes related to the overall theme. Each highly engaging session is modeled after a college course and is taught by a leading expert in the field. With each class you’ll receive not only in-depth instruction but also informative handouts to help you understand and visualize the concepts being discussed. Each class is offered on-demand, so you can view it at your leisure.
Friend of the GPOD Cherry Ong is taking us along today to visit Bellevue Botanical Garden in Bellevue, Washington.
If you're after a completely free-to-enter garden to relax in and explore this summer, then Manchester's Ordsall Hall has it all — a gorgeous garden, a historic hall, and a lovely allotment. Everything at Ordsall is free to explore, making it a must-visit this season. Want to find out more? Our team took a tour this summer to show you what Salford's oldest building has to offer. The Gardens Ordsall Hall has lush sprawling grass to the front of the property… But to the back? This is where you can find their impressive time capsule garden. The rear garden is designed in a traditional Tudor style knot, similar to what would have been grown back then. Rose bushes stand out among carefully pruned hedging. Lavender covers the flower beds.
Nasturtium flowers are loved for their colorful blooms and unique foliage. A valuable asset in both flower and vegetable gardens, nasturtiums are a tried-and-true companion plant. Though many growers first become interested in nasturtium’s edibility, they’re often delighted to find that it may also help to repel many common garden pests. This is believed to be the result of certain aromatic chemicals that are released from the plant throughout the growing season.
If you're after a completely free-to-enter garden to relax in and explore this summer, then Manchester's Ordsall Hall has it all — a gorgeous garden, a historic hall, and a lovely allotment. Everything at Ordsall is free to explore, making it a must-visit this season. Want to find out more? Our team took a tour this summer to show you what Salford's oldest building has to offer. The Gardens Ordsall Hall has lush sprawling grass to the front of the property… But to the back? This is where you can find their impressive time capsule garden. The rear garden is designed in a traditional Tudor style knot, similar to what would have been grown back then. Rose bushes stand out among carefully pruned hedging.
I recently re-watched The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, and – as there is no legitimate way to acquire a permanent copy – I am slowly making transcripts of them. My episode 1 transcript is here.
I am making transcripts for The Wartime Kitchen and Garden, a fascinating series starring Ruth Mott and Peter Dodson, with a voiceover by Peter Thoday. This is episode four (of eight). [You’ll find the other transcripts, and other relevant posts, under the Home Front tag.]
If there is one thing I am truly grateful for during this extraordinary time, it’s my garden. Not only is it producing harvests for us and reducing our reliance on our over-stressed food system, but it’s somewhere we can step outside and be surrounded by nature, without having to worry about social distancing.